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Photograph of Sioux Arrested for Murder WY c. 1903

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Photograph of Sioux Arrested for Murder WY c. 1903
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This is an original photography taken in 1903 Douglas, Wyoming of 9 Oglala Sioux Warriors, arrested for the murder of Sheriff William Miller at the Battle of Lightning Creek. Seven people died including Sheriff Miller, Chief Black Kettle, and Chief Eagle Feather. Warriors were photographed by Marsh of Douglas, Wyoming. This was the last Indian Wars confrontation and occurred 13 years after the Battle of Wounded Knee. This was the most bloody battle of the misunderstanding of Indians and Whites over hunting rights. Chief of the Sioux Eagle Feather led 25 men into Wyoming for hunting and encountered Sheriff William Miller ending in a bloody massacre. The piece is on photo studio board and original photo stock. Marked across the bottom. Exceedingly rare original authentic piece of Wyoming History. Museum quality. Overall measures 12"x10". The Indians in this photograph include (from bottom right to left): Iron Shield, Chief He Crow, Red Pin., High Bull, Broken Nose, High Dog, James White Elk, Charge Wolf, Jesse Little War Bonnet. Comes with photocopy print