Decouverte dans les Prairies des squelettes de plusieurs soldats d'un regiment de cavalrie surpris et mis a mort par les Indiens
Date
1868
Summary
General George A. Custer and his men discover the bones of Lieutenant Kidder and other members of the Seventh Cavalry in Kansas.
Description
1 photonegative ; 13 x 18 cm. (5 x 7 in.); 1 photoprint ; 12 x 16 cm. (4 1/2 x 6 1/2 in.)
Subject
Indians of North America--War--19th century; Skeletons--19th century; Custer, George Armstrong, 1839-1876.
Format-Medium
Photograph
Source
Le Tour du Monde, vol XVII p. 233 (1868) "Le Far-West Americain" by M. L. Simonin.
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: ZZR710033748
Notes
Formerly F9706.; Photoprint of a book illustration by Janet Lange.; Title and "Dessin de Janet Lange d'apres des croquis originaux" from label in print.; R7100337482
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