Burning the Cheyenne village near Fort Larned, Kansas
Date
[1940-1960]
Summary
White men in military uniforms set fire to a Native American (Cheyenne) village near Fort Larned, Kansas.
Description
1 photoprint ; 14 x 23 cm. (5 1/2 x 9 1/2 in.)
Subject
Cheyenne Indians--War--19th century; Indians of North America--War--19th century; Fires--19th century
Format-Medium
Photograph
Source
Harper's Weekly, Vol. XI, June, 8, 1867, p. 357.
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: ZZR710033742
Notes
Formerly F628.; Photoprint of an illustration sketched by Theodore R. Davis from Harper's Weekly.; Title from label in print.; Written on back of print: "Indians- Cheyenne Wars".; R7100337424
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