Making white men "good" / Th. Nast.
Indian, Little Hatchet, saying, "Me know nothing about White River massacre. White man bad; steal, kill, get drunk, and lie. Me good--make pale face 'good' too." Little Hatchet probably refers to chief Ouray fr... More
Nez Perce delegates with Benjamin Beveridge (left, standing), owner of...
C.M. Bell collection. Original glass negative LC-B51-39924 may be available.
Geronimo, the famous Apache warrior and five other Western Indian chie...
H57997 U.S. Copyright Office No. 6180. Sold only by Universal View Co., Philadelphia, Pa., Lawrence, Kan.
[The Osage Council, with other Osage Indians, who came to Washington i...
National Photo Company Collection. Public domain photograph of an official meeting, group portrait of people, managers, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Beef issue to Indians. Taken at Pine Ridge, Jan. 18 '91
Long row of Lakota men on horseback, ready to rope cattle. 10029W1 U.S. Copyright Office. Copyright deposit. Title transcribed from item. Forms part of the John C. H. Grabill Collection.
Our Indian policy / J. Keppler.
Caricature of alleged frauds in Indian supplies from peace commissioners showing man offering Indians torn blankets, empty rifle case, and spoiled beef, as (Grant Pierce?) Marsh witnesses from over fence and re... More
Captain Lewis & Clark holding a council with the Indians
Illus. in: A journal of the voyages and travels of a corps of discovery : under the command of Capt. Lewis and Capt. Clarke of the Army of the United States [...] during the years 1804, 1805 and 1806 [...] by P... More
[Composite of four scenes related to Indian relations with the U.S. go...
Four scenes: The Indian Question - Red Cloud Agency - distributing goods; The hosiptal; Fort Sill; Officers' quarters. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1876 May 13. Reference copy in LOT 4391.
An Experiment worth trying / / Th. Nast. Inflation bridge of (sighs) s...
One cartoon shows Indian on wheeled platform in front of War Dept. with Interior Dept. across the street. The other cartoon shows two men lifting rag baby to "Inflation bridge (sighs) size, with sign "Democrati... More
New York City - the Sioux Chief, Red Cloud, in the Great Hall of the C...
Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, 1870 July 2, p. 241. Title transcribed from item.
Our Indian policy / J. Keppler.
Caricature of alleged frauds in Indian supplies from peace commissioners showing man offering Indians torn blankets, empty rifle case, and spoiled beef, as (Grant Pierce?) Marsh witnesses from over fence and re... More
Our Indian policy--a house of cards / J. Keppler.
Cartoon showing Uncle Sam seated at table with cards labelled "Indian policy," which had been stacked up, being blown down by white men as Indians look on. Illus. in: Puck, 1881, Sept. 14, p. 24-25.
[Scene in Geronimo's camp...before surrender to General Crook, March 2...
Photo shows a group of 18 men, women, and children Photo "Copyright 1886. By C. S. Fly, Tombstone, Ariz." Stamped date for copyright deposit is April 17, 1886. No. 181. Date based on title information.
Portrait photo of U.S. Census taking--Wisconsin Indians
Man seated, taking U.S. Census, and four Winnebago Indians standing, in front of tent. J150353 U.S. Copyright Office. Copyright by Hocking Bros., Waupaca, Wis.
Beef issue to Indians. 19th century, Library of Congress collection
Long row of Lakota men on horseback preparing to rope cattle; a few on horseback are galloping toward cattle--probably on or near Pine Ridge Reservation. Copyright deposit. Title transcribed from item. Forms pa... More
[Indian delegation in the White House Conservatory during the Civil Wa...
Photograph of the Southern Plains delegation, taken in the White House Conservatory on March 27, 1863. The interpreter William Simpson Smith and the agent Samuel G. Colley are standing at the left of the group;... More
Indian lodge at Medicine Creek, Kansas--scene of the late Indian peace...
Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1867 Nov. 16., p. 724.
[Cherokee payments(?). Several men seated around table counting coins;...
Public domain photograph related to Native Americans, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Conquering the Indians / Chicago Eng. Co.
Indian handing tomahawk to U.S. Army officer. Illus. in: History of the border wars of two centuries, embracing a narrative of the wars with the Indians from 1750 to 1874 / Charles Richard Tuttle. Chicago : Pub... More
Beef issue to Indians. 19th century, Library of Congress collection
Long row of Lakota men on horseback preparing to rope cattle; a few on horseback are galloping toward cattle--probably on or near Pine Ridge Reservation. Copyright deposit. Title transcribed from item. Forms pa... More
By the United States in Congress assembled. August 7, 1786 : An ordina...
The ordinance as passed Aug. 7, 1786. Cf. Journals of the Continental Congress, v. 31, p. 490-493. Imprint from Evans. Ascribed to the press of John Dunlap in Journals of the Continental Congress, v. 31, p. 965... More
Keokuk Jr. and his son Charles - Public domain portrait print
Moses Keokuk (also known as Watchful Fox), son of the famous Sac and Fox chief Keokuk, and Moses' son, 14 year old Charles Keokuk, full-length portrait, standing, facing front. Photograph taken during their 186... More
Little Sammy and his Indian protégé / C.S.R.
Cartoon showing boy asking Mrs. Columbia to exterminate his Indian protégé. Probably depicting those opposed to U.S. Grant's Indian peace policy. Illustration on page with advertisements. Illus. in: Harper's we... More
An Indian agency - distributing rations
Interior view of Red Cloud Indian Agency, Red Cloud, Nebraska. Reference copy in LOT 4391-B. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 19, 1875 Nov. 13, p. 924. Published in: Many nations: A Library of Congress resource g... More
Loafers and laborers. Uncle Sam--(At the end of his patience and his t...
Uncle Sam standing over Indians at edge of cliff, with workers behind him. Illus. in: Puck, 1880 Sept. 29, p. 53.
Comanche Indians on the way to the Great Council on Medicine Lodge Cre...
Indians on horseback with Comanche supply wagon in rear of the train, followed by Colonel Smoot's outfit. Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, 1867 Nov. 16, p. 133.
The American magazine, and monthly chronicle for the British colonies ...
Title page illustration for The American magazine showing a Frenchman and an Englishman competing ("grease takes precedence") for the loyalty of a Native man standing between them, leaning on a rifle. Illus. in... More
Beef issue to Indians. Taken at Pine Ridge, Jan. 18 '91
Long row of Lakota men on horseback, ready to rope cattle. 10029W1 U.S. Copyright Office. Copyright deposit. Title transcribed from item. Forms part of the John C. H. Grabill Collection.
U.S. commissioners and delegations of Sioux chiefs visiting Washington...
Group portrait of commissioners and Sioux Indians on steps of U.S. Capitol building. Copyright by C.M. Bell. Published in: Many nations: A Library of Congress resource guide for the study of Indian and Alaska n... More
Group of Pueblo Indians photographed at the U.S. Capitol today. This i...
In album: Washington, D.C., Jan. 1923 to Feb. 1923, v. 1, Herbert E. French, National Photo Company, p. 14, no. 22158. National Photo Company Collection (Library of Congress). Some of the men are holding canes... More
Poundmaker, Cree Nation - Public domain portrait drawing
"Quotation from Norma Sluman's Poundmaker." One of a series. Gift; Gary Yanker; 1975-1983.
District of Columbia - our Indian allies - interview of a delegation o...
Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, v. 45, no. 1150 (1877 October 13), p. 81.
Council with friendly Nez Percés Indians held by Col. G. Wright U.S.A....
Photograph of drawing showing Nez Percé Indians, seated in a circle, listening to Col. Wright. In album: Benjamin Brown French "Photographs," p. 111. Reference copy in LOT 12251, v. 1. Original in PR 12 LOT 12251.
Taking the census at Standing Rock Agency - South Dakota
Men seated at two tables with large crowd of people. On mount: D.F. Barry, West Superior, Wis.
Council between General Crook and Geronimo
Photograph shows campsite in woods with General Crook, Geronimo, Capt. Roberts, Nana, Lieutenant Maus, Capt. Burke, three interpreters, and other Apache Indians.
[Indian group at the White House]
National Photo Company Collection. Public domain photograph - 20th century group portrait, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
"White Face Bear," "Chief Plenty Coos" and "Frost," Sioux and Crow chi...
J252212 U.S. Copyright Office. No. 23310. Public domain photograph of 19th-century stereoscopic card, portrait, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Meeting of Governor Carver and Massasoit / drawn by H.L. Stevens ; eng...
Massasoit handing Governor John Carver a peace pipe; three other Indians and two other white men looking on.
Miss Ruth Muskrat, a Cherokee Indian, presents Mr. Coolidge with a cop...
National Photo Company Collection. In album: v. 1, p. 25, no. 27839.
At beef issue. 19th century, Library of Congress collection
Long row of Lakota men on horseback preparing to rope cattle; a few on horseback racing toward cattle--probably on or near Pine Ridge Reservation.
The American magazine, and monthly chronicle for the British colonies ...
Title page illustration for The American magazine showing a Frenchman and an Englishman competing ("grease takes precedence") for the loyalty of a Native man standing between them, leaning on a rifle. Illus. in... More
Meeting of Governor Carver and Massasoit / drawn by H.L. Stevens ; eng...
Massasoit handing Governor John Carver a peace pipe; three other Indians and two other white men looking on.
The Interview. Standing Elk, No. 1; Running Hog, No. 2; Little Wolf, ...
Three Cheyenne men wearing ceremonial clothing and holding rifles, greeting a Euro-American man in a suit and his interpreter in front of a building. Copyright deposit. Title transcribed from item. Forms part o... More
Issue of clothing to the Comanche Indians at Timber Mountain Fork, Kan...
Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, 1867 Nov. 23, p. 153.
Ration day at Standing Rock Ag[enc]y / drawn by H.F. Farny.
Print shows a large group of Natives who have arrived at the Standing Rock Agency to receive food and other supplies from the government. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 22, no. 1388 (1883 July 28), pp. 472-473... More
[Line of Apache men, women, and children outside agency building on is...
Copyright by K.T. Dodge. Title devised by library staff. (Source: North American Indians in early photography by P. Fleming and J. Luskey, 1986)
[Osage Indians with Senator J.W. Harreld and Rep. S.J. Montgomery at t...
National Photo Company Collection. Public domain photograph of historic place in Washington DC, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
View of the great treaty held at Prarie [sic] du Chien, September 1825...
Natives from many tribes and U.S. military encampment at Prairie du Chien for the presentation of the treaty in September 1825. Title continues: at which upward's of 5000 Indian warriors of the Chippeways, Siou... More
Repeating rifles. Savage Ute:--"We want no improvements but this! / Bi...
Indian holding up rifle labelled "seventee shooter" over dead man. Sign on spear reads, "no ploughs wanted." Illus. in: Puck, 1879 Oct. 15, vol. 6, p. 506.
William Henry Harrison Papers: Series 4, Printed Matter, 1815-1922; Su...
Public domain scan of newspaper clippings. Free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.
Indian chiefs headed by Geronimo, passing in review before President R...
H62713 U.S. Copyright Office Copyright by B. L. Singley. Public domain photograph of procession, parade in Washington DC, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
District of Columbia - our Indian allies - interview of a delegation o...
Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, v. 45, no. 1150 (1877 October 13), p. 81.
Pueblos bring first protest since Lincoln
Four Pueblo men (l to r) Santiago Naranjo, Waihusing, James Miller, and Jesus Baca, standing, facing front, wearing traditional and western clothing, each wearing a blanket and carrying a cane given them by Abr... More
The Interview. Standing Elk, No. 1; Running Hog, No. 2; Little Wolf, ...
Three Cheyenne men wearing ceremonial clothing and holding rifles, greeting a Euro-American man in a suit and his interpreter in front of a building. Copyright deposit. Title transcribed from item. Forms part o... More
A Soldier's lot is not a happy one / Th. Nast.
Soldier guarding starving Indian. Caption continues: "The rations of the Indian having been reduced, the military must prevent him from helping himself, and must guard him till he starves to death." Illus. in: ... More
U.S. allotting surveyor and his interpreter making an American citizen...
Chief American Horse, wearing a feather headdress, seated outdoors at table with surveyor writing in book; and interpreter.
[Group of Osage Indians posed outside the White House]
National Photo Company Collection. Public domain photograph of an official meeting, group portrait of people, managers, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Committee of 100 on Indian Affaires
Calvin Coolidge with Miss Ruth Muskrat, a Cherokee Indian, and group of others. National Photo Company Collection. In album: v.1, p. 25, no. 27840.
Chief Crane, Potawatomi, holding tomahawk and unidentified Native Amer...
Corresponding negative number: LC-BH82-4657 B. Forms part of Brady-Handy Photograph Collection (Library of Congress). Exhibited as a digital copy in: "Not an Ostrich: And Other Images from America's Library" a... More
At beef issue. 19th century, Library of Congress collection
Long row of Lakota men on horseback preparing to rope cattle; a few on horseback racing toward cattle--probably on or near Pine Ridge Reservation.
View of the great treaty held at Prarie [sic] du Chien, September 1825...
Natives from many tribes and U.S. military encampment at Prairie du Chien for the presentation of the treaty in September 1825. Title continues: at which upward's of 5000 Indian warriors of the Chippeways, Siou... More
End of the big talk at Washington
Editorial cartoon shows President Ulysses S. Grant, with his arms behind his back and with Interior Secretary Columbus Delano hiding behind him, standing before Red Cloud, Chief of the Oglala Sioux. Delano, ext... More
[Indian delegation in the White House Conservatory during the Civil Wa...
Photograph of the Southern Plains delegation, taken in the White House Conservatory on March 27, 1863. The interpreter William Simpson Smith and the agent Samuel G. Colley are standing at the left of the group;... More
The reason of the Indian outbreak General Miles declares that the Indi...
Indian holding musket and package labeled "starvation rations," standing next to an Indian agent carrying bags of money. Illus. in: Judge, 1890 Dec. 20, p. 214. Published in: Many nations: A Library of Congress... More
Indian delegations at Washington--presentation to the president / From...
Print shows members of the Yankton, Santee Sioux (Dakota), and Upper Missouri Sioux tribes with President Andrew Johnson and others at a reception in the East Room of the White House on February 23, 1867. (Sour... More
Latest from the front--our friends the mosquitos preparing and off for...
One cartoon showing mosquitos playing musical instruments. The other cartoon showing men, some in military uniforms, singing a song about Indian boys; Musical notations on large musical staff use stylized figur... More
The new Indian war Now, no sarcastic innuendoes, but let us have a squ...
Native man, "This is the Noble Red Man", standing on a chest of drawers between Carl Schurz, of the "Interior Department", and General Philip Sheridan, of the "War Department"; a peace pipe extends from his poc... More
The (Indians) Interior Department coming to its senses ; We are strong...
Two cartoons, the left image showing Secretary Schurz saying to Indians, "Wilful waste makes woful [sic] want." The right image showing an "iron-clad" and fort made of playing cards surrounded by text: "We are ... More
The delegation of Sioux chiefs to ratify the sale of lands in South Da...
Photo shows twenty-one Natives posed standing and sitting for a group portrait, facing front, wearing western clothing; each is numbered according to corresponding printed below image. No. 3.
Ganienkeh. Public domain reproduction., Native American woman portrait
Public domain photograph - New York, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Chief Crane, Potawatomi, holding tomahawk and unidentified Native Amer...
Corresponding negative number: LC-BH82-4657 B. Forms part of Brady-Handy Photograph Collection (Library of Congress). Exhibited as a digital copy in: "Not an Ostrich: And Other Images from America's Library" a... More
William Henry Harrison Papers: Series 4, Printed Matter, 1815-1922; Su...
Public domain scan of newspaper clippings. Free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.
Beef issue to Indians. Taken at Pine Ridge, Jan. 18 '91
Long row of Lakota men on horseback, ready to rope cattle. 10029W1 U.S. Copyright Office. Copyright deposit. Title transcribed from item. Forms part of the John C. H. Grabill Collection.
Pueblos bring first protest since Lincoln
Four Pueblo men (l to r) Santiago Naranjo, Waihusing, James Miller, and Jesus Baca, standing, facing front, wearing traditional and western clothing, each wearing a blanket and carrying a cane given them by Abr... More
The reason of the Indian outbreak General Miles declares that the Indi...
Indian holding musket and package labeled "starvation rations," standing next to an Indian agent carrying bags of money. Illus. in: Judge, 1890 Dec. 20, p. 214. Published in: Many nations: A Library of Congress... More
End of the Nez Percés War--surrender of Chief Joseph
Composite of six scenes of the Nez Percé War and head-and-shoulders portrait of George A. Huston, guide.
Winter life on the plains wood engraving, Library of Congress
Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1882 Feb. 11, p. 89.
William Henry Harrison Papers: Series 4, Printed Matter, 1815-1922; Su...
Public domain scan of newspaper clippings. Free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.