View of General George Crook's headquarters on Whitewood Creek, in the southern Black Hills, Dakota Territory, during the Native American Sioux campaigns, shows Crook in plain dress sitting on a tree root with his bearded headquarters staff and enlisted orderlies in worn clothing. The headquarters flag or guidon has a five-pointed star sewn on it. Major Thaddeus H. Stanton, the "Fighting Paymaster" holds a Springfield rifle to the left of the flag; other soldiers may include Captain George M. Randall, Twenty-third Infantry, Chief of Scouts; and Captain John W. Bubb, Fourth Infantry, Chief of Commissary.
Description
1 photoprint on stereo card : stereograph ; 10 x 18 cm. (4 x 7 in.)
Is Part Of
Views of General Crook's Expedition and the Black Hills.
Subject
Crook, George, 1829-1890--Journeys--Dakota Territory--19th century; Dakota Indians--Dakota Territory--19th century; Indians of North America--Dakota Territory--19th century; Dakota Territory--19th century; Military officers--Dakota Territory--19th century; Soldiers--Dakota Territory--19th century; Crook, George, 1829-1890--Staff; Stanton, Thaddeus H.
Format-Medium
Photograph
Rights Contact Information
Copyright restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History and Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library, at photosales@denverlibrary.org.
Reproduction Available for Purchase
Yes (digital reproduction)
Related Material
Image File: ZZR710031734
Notes
Condition: Prints are faded and soiled.; Title, "No. 1" photographer and Crook's series index printed on label on back of stereo card; photographer and series also printed on front borders.; R7100317343
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