Edward S. Curtis - Camp life. Book illustration from Library of Congre...
Four canvas covered tipis, Assiniboine women and children seated on ground, South Dakota. H168524 U.S. Copyright Office. Edward S. Curtis Collection. Curtis no. 2461-08. Published in: The North American Indian ... More
"Harney's Peak." Just after a storm. Part of Peak cut off by vaper [si...
Distant view of peak behind mist; trees and valley in foreground. Copyright deposit. Title transcribed from item. Forms part of the John C. H. Grabill Collection.
"Comanche," the only survivor of the Custer Massacre, 1876. History of...
Side view of horse and front view of a uniformed man holding its bridle. Copyright deposit. Title transcribed from item. Forms part of the John C. H. Grabill Collection.
What's left of Big Foot's band - Public domain portrait print
Group of twelve Miniconjou (children and adults)--many are looking away from camera--in a tepee camp, probably on or near Pine Ridge Reservation. Copyright deposit. Title transcribed from text provided by the p... More
Dobbin's Mills, Black Hills, Dak.
Saw mill with smoke stack; piles of lumber; wooded hill in background. Copyright deposit. Title transcribed from item. Forms part of the John C. H. Grabill Collection.
Sioux Falls, Dacota / by C.L. Hamilton, Sioux City, Iowa.
Photograph shows Sioux Falls, South Dakota. No. 1. The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of egg... More
Albany anti-suffragist Mrs. W. W. Crannell, to campaign in South Dakot...
Picryl description: Public domain newspaper clippings page scan, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.
Prairie chicken shooting in the South Dakota wheat fields
Three hunters and two bird dogs in wheat field. Public domain photograph of stereoscopic card, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
A pretty group at an Indian tent
Four Lakota women standing, three holding infants in cradleboards, and a Lakota man on horseback, in front of a tipi, probably on or near Pine Ridge Reservation. Copyright deposit. Title transcribed from item. ... More
"Home of Mrs. American Horse." Visiting squaws at Mrs. A's home in hos...
Oglala women and children seated inside an uncovered tipi frame in an encampment--most are looking away from the camera--probably on or near Pine Ridge Reservation. Copyright deposit. Title transcribed from ite... More
The U.S. Paymaster and Guards on Deadwood road to Ft. Meade
Three uniformed men with rifles, a driver, and a small horse-drawn wagon.
"Little," the instigator of Indian revolt at Pine Ridge, 1890 / photo ...
Little, Oglala band leader, full-length studio portrait, seated, facing left, wearing turkey feather headdress, holding rifle and bow and arrows on lap.
In mid air. A wonderful blast in building railroad to Deadwood
Black cloud from explosive blast on side of mountain. Copyright deposit. Title transcribed from item. Forms part of the John C. H. Grabill Collection.
What's left of Big Foot's band - Public domain portrait print
Group of eleven Miniconjou (children and adults) in a tipi camp, probably on or near Pine Ridge Reservation. Copyright deposit. Title transcribed from text provided by the photographer on the original photo. Fo... More
The Cavalier. The young soldier and his horse on duty [a]t camp Cheyen...
A soldier with rifle and gun in holster on horseback. 36494V2 U.S. Copyright Office. Copyright deposit. Title transcribed from item. Forms part of: John C.H. Grabill collection.
4th U.S. Cav., Ft. Mead [sic], So. Dak., July 17, 09
All men posed on horseback. J130045 U.S. Copyright Office Copyright deposit; F. J. Bandholtz; July 23, 1909; DLC/PP-1909:43861. Copyright claimant's address: Des Moines, Ia. No. 2.
Skinning Beef - Public domain portrait print
Small group of Lakota skinning cattle--probably on or near Pine Ridge Reservation. Copyright deposit. Title transcribed from item. Forms part of the John C. H. Grabill Collection.
"Grand Canyon." Elk Canyon on Black Hills and Ft. P. R.R
Section of train track next to the side of a mountain. Copyright deposit. Title transcribed from item. Forms part of the John C. H. Grabill Collection.
"Chinese service." Burial service of High Lee
Chinese mourners; spectators in background. Copyright deposit. Title transcribed from item. Forms part of: John C.H. Grabill collection.
"Harney Range." Horseshoe Curve on the B[urlington] and M[issouri Rive...
Full view of train in a valley with mountains in background. Copyright deposit. Title transcribed from item. Forms part of the John C. H. Grabill Collection.
"Giant Bluff." Elk Canyon on Black Hills and Ft. P. R.R.
A two-car train in front of a steep cliff; several passengers are posing in front of the train. Copyright deposit. Title transcribed from item. Forms part of the John C. H. Grabill Collection.
"Our picnic party at Sunday Gulch." Photographed between the walls of ...
Group of men and women posed on boulders between two huge rock formations. Copyright deposit. Title transcribed from item. Forms part of the John C. H. Grabill Collection. DCRM(G) example 1E1, statement of resp... More
Freighting in "The Black Hills". Photographed between Sturgis and Dead...
Full view of ox trains, between Sturgis and Deadwood, S.D. Copyright deposit. Title transcribed from item. Forms part of the John C. H. Grabill Collection.
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
What's left of Big Foot's band - Public domain portrait print
Group of twelve Miniconjou (children and adults)--many are looking away from camera--in a tepee camp, probably on or near Pine Ridge Reservation. Copyright deposit. Title transcribed from text provided by the p... More
"Branding calves on roundup". 19th century, Library of Congress collec...
Cowboys branding a calf in fenced area. Copyright deposit. Title transcribed from item. Forms part of: John C.H. Grabill collection.
"Branding cattle". 19th century, Library of Congress collection
Six cowboys branding cattle in front of a house. Copyright deposit. Title transcribed from item. Forms part of: John C.H. Grabill collection.
"Branding cattle". 19th century, Library of Congress collection
Six cowboys branding cattle in front of a house. Copyright deposit. Title transcribed from item. Forms part of: John C.H. Grabill collection.
Tallyho Coaching. Sioux City party Coaching at the Great Hot Springs o...
Photograph shows a horse-drawn stagecoach carrying several well-dressed women, children, and men. Title transcribed from item. Copyright deposit. Forms part of: John C. H. Grabill Collection (Library of Congress).
Grand review. 19th century, Library of Congress collection
Distant view of supply wagons and pack mules grouped in front of tents. Copyright deposit. Title transcribed from item. Forms part of the John C. H. Grabill Collection.
"The shepherd and flock." On F.E. & M.V. R'y. in Dakota
Flock of sheep at pond of water. Copyright deposit. Title transcribed from item. Forms part of the John C. H. Grabill Collection.
Indian Council in Hostile Camp. 19th century, Library of Congress coll...
Rear view of a large semi-circle of Lakota men sitting on the ground, with tipis in background, probably on or near Pine Ridge Reservation. Copyright deposit. Title transcribed from item. Forms part of the John... More
Dry and parched earth in the badlands of South Dakota
Public domain photograph of South Dakota, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Farm scene, South Dakota - Carol M. Highsmith photogrpahy
Title, date, and subjects provided by the photographer. Credit line: Carol M. Highsmith's America, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division. Gift and purchase; Carol M. Highsmith; 2009; (DLC/PP-2010... More
Open cut in the great Homestake mine, at Lead City, Dak.
Distant view of mine entrance; four men posed on or near three mining cars on tracks. Copyright deposit. Title transcribed from item. Forms part of the John C. H. Grabill Collection.
"The Cow Boy" / J.C.H. Grabill, photographer, Sturgis, Dakota Ter.
Photograph shows side view of a cowboy on a horse, looking towards the camera. Copyright deposit; 1888. Forms part of the John C. H. Grabill Collection.
Portrait photo of [Engineers Corps camp and visitors]
Row of fifteen people and two deer in front of a tent. Some of the men are holding measuring poles and or standing next to surveyors' transits on tripods. Copyright deposit. Title transcribed from item. Forms p... More
Capt. Taylor and 70 Indian scouts
Long row of military men and Lakota scouts on horseback in front of tipi camp--probably on or near Pine Ridge Reservation. Copyright deposit. Title transcribed from item. Forms part of: John C.H. Grabill collection.
"Spearfish Falls." Black Hills, Dak.
Man standing below two waterfalls. Public domain photograph - historical image of South Dakota, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
The Indian Girl's Home. A group of Indian girls and Indian police at B...
Photo shows nineteen Miniconjou men, women and children, posed between two tipis. Copyright deposit. For more information about this collection, see http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.grabill Title transcribed from ... More
Skinning beef at beef issue. 19th century, Library of Congress collect...
Distant view of a small group, some Lakota, skinning a cow; two horse-drawn wagons on both sides--probably on or near Pine Ridge Reservation. Copyright deposit. Title transcribed from item. Forms part of the Jo... More
Western Ranch House. 19th century, Library of Congress collection
Farm equipment, horses, wagons, dogs and people posed in front of western ranch houses. Copyright deposit. Title transcribed from item. Forms part of the John C. H. Grabill Collection.
"Officers of the 9th Cavalry" - Public domain portrait print
Studio portrait of eleven uniformed men in two rows, sitting and standing. Copyright deposit. Title transcribed from item. Forms part of the John C. H. Grabill Collection.
Grand review. 19th century, Library of Congress collection
Distant view of supply wagons and pack mules grouped in front of tents. Copyright deposit. Title transcribed from item. Forms part of the John C. H. Grabill Collection.
Black Hills views--View of the famous Homestake Mines and the big mini...
Bird's-eye view. No. 3. Public domain photograph of quarry, mining industry, miners, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Plowing the rich prairie soil with tractor, S. Dak.
No. 16733. Public domain photograph of landscape view, nature, stereoscopic card, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Rural scene, South Dakota South Dakota
Picryl description: Public domain image of a rural countryside landscape, agriculture, farm animals, livestock, pasture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.
Stock yards sign, South Dakota - Drawing. Public domain image.
Title, date, and subjects provided by the photographer. Credit line: Carol M. Highsmith's America, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division. Gift and purchase; Carol M. Highsmith; 2009; (DLC/PP-2010... More
"Bucking Bronco." Ned Coy, a famous Dakota cowboy, starts out for the ...
Cowboy on a bucking horse. Copyright deposit. Title transcribed from item. Forms part of the John C. H. Grabill Collection.
Wells Fargo Express Co. Deadwood Treasure Wagon and Guards with $250,0...
Five men, holding rifles, in a horse-drawn, uncovered wagon on a country road. Copyright deposit. Title transcribed from item. Forms part of the John C. H. Grabill Collection.
"Little," the instigator of Indian revolt at Pine Ridge, 1890 / photo ...
Little, Oglala band leader, full-length studio portrait, seated, facing left, wearing turkey feather headdress, holding rifle and bow and arrows on lap.
"Calamnity [i.e. Calamity] Peak." Near Custer City on B. & M. R'y. Ti...
Center view of Calamity Peak. Copyright deposit. Title transcribed from item. Forms part of: John C.H. Grabill collection.
"Giant Bluff." Elk Canyon on Black Hills and Ft. P. R.R.
A two-car train in front of a steep cliff; several passengers are posing in front of the train. Copyright deposit. Title transcribed from item. Forms part of the John C. H. Grabill Collection.
"Spearfish Falls." Black Hills, Dak.
Man standing below two waterfalls. Public domain photograph - historical image of South Dakota, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
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 chiefs who counciled with General Miles and setteled [sic] the ...
Posed group portrait of Lakota chiefs standing in front of tipi--probably on or near Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. Copyright deposit. Title transcribed from item. Forms part of the John C. H. Grabill Collection.
Whitewood Canyon, Wade and Jones R.R. Camp, Black So. Dak.
Bird's-eye view of men standing with horses and wagons in a camp in a canyon in South Dakota. Copyright deposit. Title transcribed from item. Forms part of the John C. H. Grabill Collection.
Skinning beef at beef issue. 19th century, Library of Congress collect...
Distant view of a small group, some Lakota, skinning a cow; two horse-drawn wagons on both sides--probably on or near Pine Ridge Reservation. Copyright deposit. Title transcribed from item. Forms part of the Jo... More
Viewing Hostile Indian Camp - Public domain portrait print
Group portrait of Buffalo Bill, General Miles, Captain Frank Baldwin, and Captain Marion P. Maus, facing front, all four on horseback.
The Frog's Head Rock. On old Deadwood stage road
Rock formation resembling a frog's head. Public domain photograph of South Dakota, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Montana Mine - Public domain portrait print
Eight men, holding pick axes and shovels, standing in front of entrance to mine. Copyright deposit. Title transcribed from item. Forms part of the John C. H. Grabill Collection.
Workmen on face of George Washington, Mt. Rushmore
J11796 U.S. Copyright Office. Copyright by Rise Studio, Rapid City, S. Dak.
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.
"Little," the instigator of Indian Revolt at Pine Ridge, 1890
Little, Oglala leader, full-length studio portrait seated between two standing Euro-American men; Chris Mathison (?) on left and George Bartlett on right. Copyright deposit. Title transcribed from item. Forms p... More
Wells Fargo Express Co. Deadwood Treasure Wagon and Guards with $250,0...
Five men, holding rifles, in a horse-drawn, uncovered wagon on a country road. Copyright deposit. Title transcribed from item. Forms part of the John C. H. Grabill Collection.
Castle Rock. Scenery on road between Hill City and Rockerville, Dak.
Grabill's photography wagon and horse parked in front of Castle Rock. Copyright deposit. Title transcribed from item. Forms part of: John C.H. Grabill collection.
"Hostile Indian camp". 19th century, Library of Congress collection
Bird's-eye view of a large Lakota camp of tipis, horses, and wagons--probably on or near Pine Ridge Indian Reservation.
At the Dance. Part of the 8th U.S. Cavalry and 3rd Infantry at the gre...
Group portrait of Big Foot's (Miniconjou) band and federal military men, in an open field, at a Grass Dance on the Cheyenne River, S.D.--on or near Cheyenne River Indian Reservation.
"Comanche," the only survivor of the Custer Massacre, 1876. History of...
Side view of horse and front view of a uniformed man holding its bridle. Copyright deposit. Title transcribed from item. Forms part of the John C. H. Grabill Collection.
The Indian Girl's Home. A group of Indian girls and Indian police at B...
Photo shows nineteen Miniconjou men, women and children, posed between two tipis. Copyright deposit. For more information about this collection, see http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.grabill Title transcribed from ... More
The Great Hostile Camp. 19th century, Library of Congress collection
Bird's-eye view of a Lakota camp (several tipis and wagons in large field)--probably on or near Pine Ridge Reservation. Copyright deposit. Title transcribed from item. Forms part of the John C. H. Grabill Collection.
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
General Miles and staff. 19th century, Library of Congress collection
Six military men on horseback on a hill overlooking a large encampment of tipis. Copyright deposit. Title transcribed from item. Forms part of the John C. H. Grabill Collection.
"Lake Harney Peaks," near Custer City, S.D., on B. & M. Ry
Close view of peaks; hikers sitting and standing on ridges. Copyright deposit. Title transcribed from item. Forms part of the John C. H. Grabill Collection.
Cowboys, roping a buffalo on the plains
Three cowboys on horses roping a buffalo. Copyright deposit. Title transcribed from item. Forms part of the John C. H. Grabill Collection.
Indian Warriors. Mr. Bear-that-Runs-and-Growls, Mr. Warrior, Mr. One-T...
Five Grass dancers in ceremonial clothing, probably part of Big Foot's (Miniconjou) band at a Grass Dance on the Cheyenne River, S.D.--on or near Cheyenne River Reservation. Copyright deposit. Title transcribed... More
Indexed county and township pocket map and shippers guide of South Dak...
Shows relief by hachures, drainage, counties, township lines, cities and towns, Indian and military reservations, area "opened for settlement by treaty of 1889," and the railroad network with named lines. Scale... More
A pretty group at an Indian tent
Four Lakota women standing, three holding infants in cradleboards, and a Lakota man on horseback, in front of a tipi, probably on or near Pine Ridge Reservation. Copyright deposit. Title transcribed from item. ... More
Copr. Paul Wernert [i.e. Weinert] and gunners of Battery "E" 1st Artil...
Seven Lakota scouts and four uniformed Euro-Americans posed behind an artillery piece or Hotchkiss gun, probably in the Pine Ridge Reservation near Wounded Knee, South Dakota. The cannon are Hotchkiss Mountain ... More
"Hostile Indian camp". 19th century, Library of Congress collection
Bird's-eye view of a large Lakota camp of tipis, horses, and wagons--probably on or near Pine Ridge Indian Reservation.
"The Cow Boy" / J.C.H. Grabill, photographer, Sturgis, Dakota Ter.
Photograph shows side view of a cowboy on a horse, looking towards the camera. Copyright deposit; 1888. Forms part of the John C. H. Grabill Collection.
In mid air. A wonderful blast in building railroad to Deadwood
Black cloud from explosive blast on side of mountain. Copyright deposit. Title transcribed from item. Forms part of the John C. H. Grabill Collection.
Freighting in "The Black Hills". Photographed between Sturgis and Dead...
Full view of ox trains, between Sturgis and Deadwood, S.D. Copyright deposit. Title transcribed from item. Forms part of the John C. H. Grabill Collection.
Near Fort Meade. "I" troop, 8th Cavalry
Military men in uniform, posed on horseback in rows between a river bed and hillside.
Calamity Peak. Near Custer, named after "Calamity Jane," the most note...
Rock formations and trees as seen from plains. Copyright deposit. Title transcribed from item. Forms part of: John C.H. Grabill collection.
Mess scene on "round up". 19th century, Library of Congress collection
Cowboys eating near chuck wagon; small groups of horses and cattle in campsite. Copyright deposit. Title transcribed from item. Forms part of the John C. H. Grabill Collection.
Dobbin's Mills, Black Hills, Dak.
Saw mill with smoke stack; piles of lumber; wooded hill in background. Copyright deposit. Title transcribed from item. Forms part of the John C. H. Grabill Collection.
Omaha Board of Trade in Mountains near Deadwood, April 26, 1889
Procession of stagecoaches loaded with passengers coming down a mountain road. Copyright deposit. Title transcribed from item. Forms part of the John C. H. Grabill Collection.
"Little," instigator of Indian revolt at Pine Ridge, 1890
Little, Oglala band leader, three-quarter length studio portrait, seated, facing front, wearing turkey feather headdress, pants and shirt, holding rifle across lap. Copyright deposit. Title transcribed from ite... More
Gold Fever. Prospectors going to the new Gold Field
Five men (some holding pick axes) standing next to a wagon pulled by oxen.
"Officers of the 9th Cavalry" - Public domain portrait print
Studio portrait of eleven uniformed men in two rows, sitting and standing. Copyright deposit. Title transcribed from item. Forms part of the John C. H. Grabill Collection.
The Cavalier. The young soldier and his horse on duty [a]t camp Cheyen...
A soldier with rifle and gun in holster on horseback. 36494V2 U.S. Copyright Office. Copyright deposit. Title transcribed from item. Forms part of: John C.H. Grabill collection.
Portrait photo of "Roosevelt" in S.D. (before 1920)
Photograph showing Theodore Roosevelt, standing in front of an automobile while another man stands behind it. J44120 U.S. Copyright Office On recto: Copyright 1910 by W.E. Hannah, Soo. Falls.
South Dakota harvest field view, photochrome print postcard.
Copyright 1898 by Detroit Photographic Co. Emblem in lower left corner: The North Western Line. Detroit Publishing Co. no. "53284". Forms part of: Photochrom Print Collection. More information about the Photoc... More
Plowing and seeding by steam in South Dakota
Photograph shows five men on tractor plowing up large field; hose from wagon runs over to tractor. Copyright 1907 by J.Q. Miller, Aberdeen, South Dakota.
Doctor Tugwell visiting rehabilitation client's home. South Dakota
Picryl description: Public domain image related to politics, political campaigns, committee, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Rural scene, South Dakota - Carol M. Highsmith photogrpahy
Title, date, and subjects provided by the photographer. Credit line: Carol M. Highsmith's America, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division. Gift and purchase; Carol M. Highsmith; 2009; (DLC/PP-2010... More
"Grand Canyon." Elk Canyon on Black Hills and Ft. P. R.R
Section of train track next to the side of a mountain. Copyright deposit. Title transcribed from item. Forms part of the John C. H. Grabill Collection.
Famous Battery "E" of 1st Artillery. These brave men and the Hotchkiss...
Fifteen military men in uniform posed with three Hotchkiss guns in front of army tents. The cannon are Hotchkiss Mountain Guns of 1.65 in. They are sometimes referred to as Mountain Rifles. (Source: Ed Dittus, ... More
Happy Hours in Camp. G. and B.&M. Engineers Corps and Visitors
Small group of men and women and two deer in front of a tent. Some of the men are playing musical instruments. Copyright deposit. Title transcribed from item. Forms part of the John C. H. Grabill Collection.