The Seventh U. S. Cavalry charging in Black Kettle's village at daylight (Battle of Washita)
Summary
Custer and the 7th Cavalry raid the Native American (Cheyenne) encampment of Black Kettle on the Washita River, Oklahoma.
Date
[between 1940 and 1970?]
Notes
Formerly F7842.; Photographic reproduction a periodical illustration from Harper's Weekly.; Title hand-written on back of print.; R7100338022
Physical Description
1 copy negative ; 10 x 13 cm. (4 x 5 in.); 1 photoprint ; 13 x 26 cm. (5 x 10 in.)
Subject
Cheyenne Indians--Oklahoma--1860-1870.; Indians of North America--Oklahoma--1860-1870.; Campaigns & battles--Oklahoma--1860-1870.; Black Kettle--Homes & haunts.; Custer, George Armstrong, 1839-1876--Military service.
Source
Source: Harper's Weekly, December 19, 1868.
Rights
Restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History/Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library.
Reproduction Available for Purchase
Yes (digital reproduction)
Type of Material
Film negatives.; Photographic prints.; Imaged.; Image
Western History
