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Post by rodthomas on Apr 25, 2021 12:33:19 GMT -5
It is surprising what one learns when one comes down off last stand hill and becomes aware of the lives of the people other than in the regiment. Uncovering White Swan's life showed that in spades. I hope the biography, due out this coming fall from McFarland Publishing, will encourage more such journeys.
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Post by rodthomas on Apr 13, 2021 9:23:32 GMT -5
I didn't see this mentioned elsewhere on the board...Bill Holm passed away in December 2020 at 95. Mentor, friend, guide, artist, gentleman, quite the human.
Regards, Rod Thomas...
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Post by rodthomas on Apr 5, 2021 13:30:49 GMT -5
As noted earlier in the thread, Acapore (aka Okapoor, Ahcapotah, etc.) was a member of the Mosche Band, NOT Caputo Band. See, for example, this citation books.google.com/books?id=djlHAQAAIAAJ&pg=RA2-PA8&lpg=RA2-PA8&dq=Ute,+%22Luke+Poor%22,+Ignacio&source=bl&ots=XXLITV5okf&sig=ACfU3U0WzVko6nqiJDFJBlFr2_DCnS_QQA&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwit14SCxJHqAhW8CTQIHaYsAOQQ6AEwAHoECAsQAQ#v=onepage&q=Ute%2C%20%22Luke%20Poor%22%2C%20Ignacio&f=false As I note in my research to be published later this year: "There are two bands of Ute People in the Southern Ute Tribe – Mosche and Capota. Ah-ca pore is listed in this table as Mosche, not Capota. The name on the cards, paintings, and photos is Ahcapore not Ahcapota. Ahcapore – A Capore – etc. does NOT indicate tribal band but rather his name." And, I think I have the answer to the question but further consultation with tribal authorities is yet to be completed that hopefully confirm my thinking. Regards, Rod Thomas...
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Post by rodthomas on Dec 7, 2020 12:40:19 GMT -5
His Fight, a muslin at the Cranbrook Institute of Science, and was privileged to view and start researching. Compares favorably to the Simcoe drawings.
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Post by rodthomas on Dec 7, 2020 12:31:51 GMT -5
There is also a hint of Joseph No Two Horns especially in the horse depictions.
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Post by rodthomas on Dec 7, 2020 10:52:29 GMT -5
First glance and I thought looks like Jaw/His Fight. Then something was a bit different. So today, we'll see what we can come up with. Now that White Swan's biography is at the publishers (McFarland Books), I'm open to such wonderful research! Oh, I'd go with Apsaalooke/Crow. The breechcloth is a key "tell." Have a great day everyone!
Rod...
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Post by rodthomas on Nov 13, 2020 14:26:45 GMT -5
The decision on hardcover printing has not been made yet. I will let everyone know when made. Meanwhile everyone stay safe and stay well!
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Post by rodthomas on Oct 8, 2020 12:07:09 GMT -5
I am pleased to announce that McFarland Publishing will publish "Biilaachia-White Swan" my forthcoming biography. The manuscript and images go to them next week and the book will be out within the next year. I can't tell you how wonderful it is to have this on the way - finally! It will be both in print and ebook format. Stay tuned!
Regards, Rod...
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Post by rodthomas on Apr 18, 2020 9:34:59 GMT -5
Grahamew, Is there an online repository of Bourke's ledger/artwork? I can't seem to find it except in bits and pieces. These two I've never seen and are important in a current research effort. Thanks and hope all is well!
Regards, Rod...
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Post by rodthomas on Feb 12, 2020 13:33:12 GMT -5
Shan, thanks and I agree wholeheartedly...just like they have never really taken the time to understand and use the warrior narratives. I frankly chalk it up to bias - the worst kind - and reluctance to use so that the "pet theories" are not unseated. That may be a mite harsh but my experience is that some "serious" historians still contend the art is cartoonish and the narratives contrived. Argh.
The portrayal of soldiers follows what I and others feel is a standard way to portray them so as to not mistake who the antagonists were. I think that is the case in White Bull's depictions.
I have considered an update revision to Rubbing Out Long Hair for both images and verbiage. I've learned lots in the decade since it was published and it should be more "correct" shall we say. Financially, it would cost twice as much to do the redo than the original and that was costly. I'll have to continue to work on how. Once I have the images I need ($$$) I might be able to post them here with permissions. That's the other aspect of all this...permissions are not as easily obtained (cultural considerations and all by the holders) as they were a decade ago. In some cases, tribal consent must also be obtained. I am always very careful and respectful and folks know that. Generally, if the image has been commercially published before there is little if any reluctance but I always check.
Thank you for your kind words about the book...a labor of love.
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Post by rodthomas on Feb 12, 2020 12:13:53 GMT -5
Shan, found the discussion finally...I think the answers to all the questions/comments about the deep ravine incident and why is to read Standing Bear's testimony. He tells exactly what he saw and what others confirmed for him as he developed his paintings. At least that is what I took away from those discussions. Hope this helps.
I also replied earlier but it didn't take. Yes, I'm sure they'll want a fee of some sort, especially if you want enlargements which they normally don't have. They also usually have a clause that no enlargements may be made although they might relent in that if you ask. If they don't have, they'll want payment for a phtotographer, etc.
Three new pieces - Kicking Bear, Standing Bear, and White Bird.
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Post by rodthomas on Feb 11, 2020 17:45:04 GMT -5
Shan, sorry but I need the link to the discussion...I cant find it on the LBHA site...thanks...
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Post by rodthomas on Feb 11, 2020 16:41:20 GMT -5
Shan, thanks and have no idea of the "LBH board." Would you please send me a link to that discussion? Thanks. Larger images of any of the images in my book are available from the holders of the artwork cited in the captions and bibliography. Thanks!
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Post by rodthomas on Feb 11, 2020 16:35:16 GMT -5
The White Bird showcased in Rubbing Out Long Hair was a Northern Cheyenne youth at the battle and later lived at Lame Deer, the Northern Cheyenne Reservation in Montana.
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Post by rodthomas on Sept 14, 2019 11:00:28 GMT -5
No problem and thanks! I always like to know if an updated version is published. Great read and have a great weekend!
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