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G.W. Parsons photographs of Osage Indians

 Collection
Identifier: Ayer-Photographs-box-83-84

Abstract

Studio photographs, ca. 1880-ca. 1900, of Osage Indians posed as individuals and family groups. With the exception of Red Eagle, Minnie Deloria, and Bilie Connor, the Indians are unidentified. There is also one outdoor shot with the caption "War Dance."

Dates

  • Creation: approximately 1880-approximately 1900

Creator

Biographical / Historical

Photographer. Born in Arkansas in March, 1845, Parsons photographed Osage Indians at his studio located at the Osage Agency in Indian Territory, the site of Pawhuska in the northeast corner of what is now Oklahoma.

Extent

0.4 Linear Feet (2 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Ownership and Custodial History

Forms part of the Edward E. Ayer Photograph Collection (Newberry Library)

Alternate Form Available

Also available on microfilm at the Newberry Library.

General Notes

Title supplied by cataloger.

In boxes with title: Osage Indians G.W. Parsons.

Mounts have printed caption: G.W. Parsons, Osage Agency, Ind. Ter.

Title
G.W. Parsons photographs of Osage Indians, approximately 1880-approximately 1900
Status
Catalog Record Only
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the The Newberry Library - Modern Manuscripts and Archives Repository

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