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Departure of 1st Infantry from P.R. Agency, S.D.

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Call NumberX-31457CreatorMorledge, C. G. (Clarence Grant)Date1891 February 26SummaryThe U. S. Army, First Infantry, forms a long line, on main street of the Pine Ridge Agency, as they prepare to depart almost two months after the fight at Wound Knee with Native American Lakota Sioux, South Dakota. A four horse team pulls a lead stagecoach; many men wear heavy fur coats. The Episcopal church, Agency buildings, American flag pole, water tank and army tents show in background.Physical Description1 photonegative : glass ; 13 x 21 cm (5 x 8 in.); 1 photoprint ; 13 x 21 cm (5 x 8 in.)Born-Digital or AnalogAnalogSubjectUnited States. Army. Infantry.United States. Office of Indian Affairs. Pine Ridge AgencyDakota Indians--War--South Dakota--Pine RidgeIndians of North America--Government relations--South Dakota--Pine RidgeTeton Indians--Government relations--South Dakota--Pine RidgeWounded Knee Massacre, S.D., 1890Pine Ridge (S.D.)Infantry--South Dakota--Pine RidgeStagecoaches--South Dakota--Pine RidgeCollectionPhotographs - Western HistoryRelated MaterialImage File: ZZR710031457Type of MaterialGlass negativesPhotographic printsDigital Version Created FromLouise Stegner of Omaha, Nebraska, in 1951.NotesCondition: Emulsion deterioration on plate. Formerly F8957; also known as CGM1307. Hand-written on back of print: title, "Pine Ridge Agency," and "C. G. Morledge."; Inked on plate border: "No. 1307," photographer monogram and partially obscured title; number and monogram also inked on plate image. R7100314573

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Departure of 1st Infantry from P.R. Agency, S.D.