American Horse papers

Description

Title: American Horse papers
Creator: American Horse, Dakota Chief, 1840-1908
Foster, Charles, 1828-1904
Contributor: American Horse, Dakota Chief, 1840-1908--Portraits
Foster, Charles, 1828-1904
Landy, Edwin F
Landy, James
Published / Created: 1880-1896
Abstract: Letters written for American Horse regarding early customs of the Sioux, their cultural advancement, and the tragedy at Wounded Knee Creek. Accompanied by a letter about Charles Foster's position on Indian affairs and a letter from Mrs. James Landy to Daniel E. Soper. There are 76 folio drawings depicting Sioux life and three photographs of American Horse.
Extent: 92 items (in 1 box)
Extent of Digitization: This object has been partially digitized.
Language: English

Format: text
Genre: Correspondence
Resource Type: Archives or Manuscripts
Subject (Name): American Horse, Dakota Chief, 1840-1908--Portraits
Foster, Charles, 1828-1904
Landy, Edwin F
Landy, James
Subject (Topic): Dakota Indians--Pictorial works
Dakota Indians--Social life and customs
Indians of North America
Wounded Knee Massacre, S.D., 1890

Access: Public
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Citation: American Horse Papers. Western Americana Collection, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Yale University.