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Post by Diane Merkel on Jan 30, 2016 11:26:36 GMT -5
Yes! You deserve the honor, LaDonna!
Diane
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Post by Diane Merkel on Jan 1, 2016 11:33:54 GMT -5
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Hello
Nov 8, 2015 15:21:09 GMT -5
Post by Diane Merkel on Nov 8, 2015 15:21:09 GMT -5
Welcome, pequash!
I am very glad you decided to join us.
From the beginning, Dietmar and I hoped to have all tribes who are/were within the USA represented on the main American-Tribes.com site as well as on these boards. We have a lot to learn about the northeastern tribes and will welcome your information and suggestions.
Thanks for joining us!
Diane
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Post by Diane Merkel on Nov 8, 2015 15:10:17 GMT -5
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Post by Diane Merkel on Nov 6, 2015 10:04:46 GMT -5
Congratulations on your upcoming book!
Diane
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Post by Diane Merkel on Oct 29, 2015 13:40:40 GMT -5
Hi, smacmill!
The member categories were set by ProBoards, but Dietmar and I have the ability to change them. It's never been mentioned before, so we've never discussed it. These are the categories and numbers of posts for each:
New Member, 0-49 Junior Member, 50-99 Full Member, 100-249 Senior Member, 250-499 Expert Member, 500+
Your profile shows you have made 32 posts, which is why you are still in the "New" category. We appreciate all of the time you have spent with us. Unfortunately, there isn't a system for classifying members by length of time although I think that would be an excellent and better way to rank people.
Thanks for asking the question!
Diane
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Post by Diane Merkel on Oct 17, 2015 21:36:06 GMT -5
This article celebrates the artwork of No Two Horns and provides some biographical information about him: A cousin of Sitting Bull, No Two Horns told how he was born at the mouth of the Grand River in what is now South Dakota; that he first saw a white man at age 11; first went to war against the Assiniboine at age 14; first hunted the buffalo at age 17, in winter, when his hands froze to the bow. He first saw a rifle at age 19. A bear was the first animal he ever killed with a rifle of his own; before that he had shot them with a bow and arrow from horseback. He told that during his warrior years, he fought in nearly 40 battles against the Assiniboine, Chippewa, Crow and finally against the U.S. Army, including the biggest battle of them all in Plains history – Little Bighorn. He used a rifle at the Little Bighorn that he had taken from the Crows in battle two years before, in 1874. Article: www.capjournal.com/news/bounding-home-masterpiece-of-plains-indian-sculpture-returns-to-south/article_85933c9a-6e38-11e5-828e-1f6bf2faad8b.html
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Post by Diane Merkel on Sept 26, 2015 23:30:50 GMT -5
Thank you both!
Diane
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Post by Diane Merkel on Sept 23, 2015 10:02:58 GMT -5
I received the following images from a website visitor: He wrote: I recently purchased these photographs from a local estate and thought you would enjoy them. As you can see the photographer identified the Indian as Young Fire Heart and Standing Rock, SD. Any information you might have on him would be appreciated. Was he at Custer's Last Stand? Also, wondering if you know who the cowboy is? Thanks. My references don't show him at Little Big Horn. If you can help him, please reply. Diane
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Post by Diane Merkel on Jun 18, 2015 21:47:30 GMT -5
It's the hard part of life. I am truly sorry for your loss. It's good that you understand the value of keeping your heritage alive. Your children and their descendants will appreciate it.
Diane
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Post by Diane Merkel on May 30, 2015 12:01:20 GMT -5
Welcome bambam88! I'm sure others will be in touch if they can help you.
Diane
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Post by Diane Merkel on May 30, 2015 11:58:07 GMT -5
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Post by Diane Merkel on May 30, 2015 11:54:37 GMT -5
From the National Archives blog: We first catch up with Hairy Moccasin 15 years later [after the Battle of the Little Bighorn] in an 1891 tribal census from the Census Rolls and Tribal Enumerations, 1889-1920 (NAID 1756288). He is married to Quick and the pair have two sons – Fire Head and Kills the Mud Thrower. Quick’s 70 year old mother also lives with them. The blog continues to trace his life and even includes an image of his will. Source: blogs.archives.gov/TextMessage/2015/05/27/life-and-times-of-hairy-moccasin/The last paragraph of the blog has some great news for researchers: ". . . Recognizing the tremendous historical value of these records, National Archives Research Services staff across the country have been working on a multiyear project to create a new website better detailing these holdings nationwide and how to find them. To access the website and learn more information about American Indian holdings at the National Archives, check out the webpage Researching American Indians and Alaska Natives. Diane
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Post by Diane Merkel on Apr 14, 2015 12:17:40 GMT -5
Thank you for writing, Claudio. It is always nice to hear from those who enjoy the boards. Please feel free to offer information or ask questions.
Welcome!
Diane
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Post by Diane Merkel on Apr 2, 2015 10:46:21 GMT -5
Welcome!
We are also very glad you found this site, and we welcome any and all information you care to share.
Thank you for introducing yourself.
Diane
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