Groups of Native American (Sioux) men and women stand and sit near Sacred Heart Catholic Church during the 1973 AIM occupation of Wounded Knee, South Dakota. Fortifications that consist of cinder blocks and logs are in front of the church. A Sioux shield that has an eagle design rests against the fortifications; arrows and a spear rest on the shield. A sign nearby reads: "Battery Hotchkiss Guns Det. 1st Field Artillery Capt. Allyn Capron.
Description
1 copy negative : film ; 13 x 10 cm. (5 x 4 in.); 1 photoprint ; 15 x 12 cm. (6 x 4 1/2 in.)
Subject
United States. Marshals Service--South Dakota--Wounded Knee--1970-1980; American Indian Movement--1970-1980; Dakota Indians--South Dakota--Wounded Knee--1970-1980; Indians of North America--South Dakota--Wounded Knee--1970-1980; Wounded Knee (S.D.)--History--Indian occupation, 1973; Wounded Knee (S.D.)--1970-1980; Activists--South Dakota--Wounded Knee--1970-1980; Barricades--South Dakota--Wounded Knee--1970-1980; Catholic churches--South Dakota--Wounded Knee--1970-1980.
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: ZZR710031925
Notes
Formerly F28528.; Title hand-written on back of print.; R7100319256
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