The Seventh U. S. Cavalry charging in Black Kettle's village at daylight (Battle of Washita)
Date
[1940-1970?]
Summary
Custer and the 7th Cavalry raid the Native American (Cheyenne) encampment of Black Kettle on the Washita River, Oklahoma.
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--19th century; Indians of North America--Oklahoma--19th century; Campaigns & battles--Oklahoma--19th century; Black Kettle--Homes and haunts; Custer, George Armstrong, 1839-1876--Military service.
Format-Medium
Photograph
Source
Harper's Weekly, December 19, 1868.
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: ZZR710033802
Notes
Formerly F7842.; Photographic reproduction a periodical illustration from Harper's Weekly.; Title hand-written on back of print.; R7100338022
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