Post by Dietmar on Jun 8, 2010 8:33:14 GMT -5
For those who are interested in historical photographs of Lakota Indians, the books by Donovin Sprague published by Arcadia Publishing (Images of America series: Rosebud Sioux, Cheyenne River Sioux, Standing Rock Sioux) are a must-have. Donovin is a descendant of Mniconjou Chief Hump.
There´s a new one out by him since a few weeks featuring the “Ziebach County” in South Dakota. Not so many Indian photographs in it as in the earlier books, but still some interesting ones, for example images of Fred Dupris Sr. and Jr., Edward Narcelle, Amos Clown and others:
Another new Arcadia book that seems to be interesting is by our member Ephriam D. Dickson about Fort Robinson. I don´t have it yet, but perhaps Ephriam could tell us if there are some Indian photographs in it:
There´s a new one out by him since a few weeks featuring the “Ziebach County” in South Dakota. Not so many Indian photographs in it as in the earlier books, but still some interesting ones, for example images of Fred Dupris Sr. and Jr., Edward Narcelle, Amos Clown and others:
South Dakota's north-central Ziebach County, established in 1911, is named for Frank M. Ziebach. The majority of the county lies within the boundaries of the Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation; small areas also lie within the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation. As the railroad penetrated the area, small towns sprang up. Dupree, the largest town in Ziebach County, was selected as the county seat. Founded in 1910, the town of Dupree celebrates its 100-year centennial with the publication of this history. The Ziebach County Historical Society is dedicated to preserving the history of the area's people, places, and events. A collection of nearly 200 photographs provides a glimpse into the past, along with modern development. Ziebach communities included Armstrong, Bridger, Chase, Cherry Creek, Dupree, Glad Valley, Iron Lightning, Redelm, Red Scaffold, Takini, and Thunder Butte.
Arcadia Publishing, 2010
Another new Arcadia book that seems to be interesting is by our member Ephriam D. Dickson about Fort Robinson. I don´t have it yet, but perhaps Ephriam could tell us if there are some Indian photographs in it:
Established in northwestern Nebraska in 1874, Fort Robinson served as a military post for nearly 75 years, playing a critical role in the settlement of the West. From here, soldiers marched out to participate in the Great Sioux War of 1876-1877. The famous Oglala leader Crazy Horse was killed at the post. In 1878, Dull Knife's band of Northern Cheyenne attempted to escape the post, resulting in more than 64 deaths. Troops from Fort Robinson were also sent to the Pine Ridge Agency during the Ghost Dance fervor in 1890, the last of the armed conflicts with the Lakota. The arrival of the railroad at Fort Robinson initiated a new role for the post in the 20th century. Between 1885 and 1907, Fort Robinson was home to the 9th and 10th Cavalry, the famous buffalo soldiers. In 1919, Fort Robinson became a remount depot where horses and mules were purchased and conditioned for issue to the army. During World War II, Fort Robinson included a German POW internment camp and the site of the army's largest war dog reception and training center. The fort closed in 1948 and was made a state park in 1972.
(out July 2010)