Beef distribution, Indians and wagons in open plains
Creator
Barry, D. F. (David Francis), 1854-1934
Date
[between 1880-1889]
Summary
Probably semi-monthly ration or beef distribution day, Standing Rock Agency, Dakota Territory; large group of Dakota Native Americans scattered throughout the open field, sitting, standing, some on horseback, others in horse drawn wagons and buckboards; edge of log frame building and corral at center left; tepees can be seen in far distance; cattle were killed and butchered in the corral, and the allowance of meat and other food articles were allotted to each family head.
Description
1 copy photonegative ; 11 x 14 cm. (4 1/4 x 5 3/4 in.); 1 photonegative : glass ; 20 x 26 cm. (7 3/4 x 10 in.); 1 photoprint ; 18 x 24 cm. (6 3/4 x 9 1/4 in.)
Is Part Of
C Photo Collection 116. David F. Barry Collection.
Type of Material
Film negatives.; Glass negatives.; Photographic prints.; Imaged.; Image
Subject
Dakota Indians--1890-1900.; Standing Rock Indian Reservation (N.D. and S.D.)--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Subsistance activities--1880-1890.; Slaughtering--North Dakota--1890-1900.
Format-Medium
Photograph
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: ZZR700100743
Notes
Copy photonegative and photoprint cropped; photoprint printed by D.F. Barry at later date.; Title from catalog prepared by Western History Department, Denver Public Library.; R7001007437
Filename
00100743.tif
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