50th anniversary celebration 2nd prize float, "The Meeker Massacre"
Summary
The second prize parade float depicts the Meeker Massacre, with white men dressed in Native American costumes. They wear feather headresses and skin pants, shoot Indian Agent Nathan C. Meeker, and hold a woman captive by her hair. Parade part of the celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of the White River National Forest, Rio Blanco County, Meeker, Colorado. Spectators line side of street in front of the County Courthouse.
Date
October 11, 1941
Notes
Title hand-written on back of photoprint, with: D. W. Shaw; number on front of photoprint: 413459.; R7100124211
Physical Description
1 photoprint ; 9 x 12 cm. (3 1/2 x 4 1/2 in.)
Subject
Meeker (Colo.)--1940-1950.; White River National Forest (Colo.)--Commemoration.; Floats (Parades)--Colorado--Meeker--1940-1950.; Historical reenactments--Colorado--Meeker--1940-1950.; Parades & processions--Colorado--Meeker--1940-1950.
Rights
Restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History/Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library.
