Description In a running battle on horseback, a Cheyenne, wearing a vest, calico shirt, painted and beaded leggings, German silver hair plates, and a peace medal (or similar medallion), attempts to count coup on a Pawnee warrior painted entirely in blue and wearing only a breechcloth and moccasins. As he aims his bow and arrow, the Pawnee's previous four arrows have passed by the Cheyenne. From the article: Preserving History in the Southern Plains: Cheyenne and Arapaho Ledger Drawings...

Description A warrior leans to the side of his horse to strike a Pawnee with his saber. The Pawnee, identified through his distinctive hair style, wears a cotton shirt, a breech cloth, blue wool leggings, and garters. A mirror board and powder horn are tied to his belt and he carries a rifle. The Cheyenne carries a distinctive shield painted with images of the full and crescent moons and dragonflies. From the article: Preserving History in the Southern Plains: Cheyenne and Arapaho Ledger...

Description

Folder 10

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Inscribed, "Frank Rauwalk and his wife, Ethel." on verso

Description

Black and white photograph of Frank Rauwalk and wife. Studio setting. Frank is seated on left. Wearing a hybrid of traditional Pawnee and Anglo-style clothing. Wife is standing on right. Wearing traditional Pawnee clothing. Folder 10

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Inscribed, "Frank Rauwalk and wife" on verso

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Black and white photograph of Gordon Shaw and Warren Real Rider. Studio setting. Bust portrait. Wearing Anglo-style clothing. Folder 16

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Inscribed, "Left = Gordon Shaw, Right = Warren Real Rider" on verso

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Black and white group portrait of group of Pawnee chiefs and headmen. Two native men in blankets standing on steps covered with buffalo robe. Three additional men in traditional dress stand before door of building. Folder 1

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Inscribed, "Group of Pawnee Chiefs and headmen" on verso

Description

Sepia tone portrait of Gu-ta-wi-guts u Fe-e-sa or His Name is Hawk. Seated in studio setting. Looking to side. Wearing traditional Pawnee clothing. Folder 18

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Inscribed, "Gu-ta-wi-guts u Fe-e-sa, (His Name is Hawk), A young Pawnee Chief of (illegible)" on verso

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Sepia tone photograph of an Indian dance. Several Pawnee pictured in traditional clothing performing a dance. Several others pictured sitting. Wearing Anglo-style clothing and hats. Folder 11

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Inscribed, "Indian Deuce" on verso

Collection Overview From the Collection: Collection summary derived from "Guidebook to Manuscripts", 1969: The Gilcrease Cartographic Collection was initially created as a storage designation for maps found in the manuscript collections and for the few original maps purchased during the life of Thomas Gilcrease. From the collections initial humble beginnings, it has continued to grow into am official map collection through additional gifts and purchases. The collection includes atlases, hand drawn maps from the manuscript...

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Black and white photo of (pictured from left to right) Is-Nightchief, Kitka Kahach George, Battice Bayhylle, Curley Chief, and Sky Chief. Studio setting. Men all wearing traditional Pawnee clothing. Is-Nightchief holding rifle/gun. Three other men in front. Folder 10

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Inscribed, "1. Is-Nightchief, 2. Kitka Kahach George, 3. Curley Chief, 4. Sky Chief, and 5. Battice Bayhylle" on verso