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Historical. Indian scalp. Colorado State Museum

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Call NumberX-32078SummaryReproduction of a framed newspaper article, dated December 17, 1864, that reviews the campaign led by John Chivington against the Native Americans (Cheyenne) camped along Sand Creek, Colorado. Accompanying the article in the frame is a braid of hair and scalp of a Native American.Physical Description1 photonegative : nitrate ; 21 x 26 cm (8 x 10 in.); 1 photoprint : black and white ; 21 x 26 cm (8 x 10 in.)Born-Digital or AnalogAnalogSubjectColorado History MuseumCheyenne Indians--Exhibitions--Colorado--DenverIndians of North America--Exhibitions--Colorado--DenverDenver (Colo.)Scalps--Colorado--Denver.Geographic AreaDenver (Colo.)CollectionPhotographs - Western HistoryRelated MaterialImage File: ZZR710032078Type of MaterialClippingsNitrate negativesPhotographic printsNotesFormerly F3533. Photographic reproduction of a framed newspaper article. Title inked on back of photoprint. R7100320786DonorCity and County of Denver

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Rights Statementhttp://rightsstatements.org/vocab/CNE/1.0/CreditDenver Public Library Special Collections, [call number]Digital Reproduction Available for PurchaseYes