Last executions of Seminole Indian under tribal laws, Fred L. Wenner, 1850 - 1900

Item — Folder: Seminole.7

Identifier: 4326.4586

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Description

Sepia tone photograph of the last execution of a Seminole Indian under tribal laws. Outdoor setting. The body of a dead Seminole is pictured lying under a tree. Body is in Anglo-style clothing. Folder 7

Dates

1850 - 1900

Creator

Unidentified (Photographer, Person)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

Materials in English

Access Restrictions

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Extent

From the Collection: 1627 item(s)

Additional Description

Mark(s)

Stamped, "Last execution of Seminole Indian under tribal laws. This picture snapped by 13 yr. old girl between firing of volley and falling of the prisoner." Fred L. Wenner." on verso