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Sioux Indians in town, July 4th, 1891, hitting a dime at 100 yards

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Call NumberX-31713Date1891 July 4SummaryNative American Lakota Sioux men and boys wearing headdresses, breechcloths, and leggings, are gathered for a shooting contest, possibly at the Pine Ridge Agency, South Dakota. The front row kneels, with rifles aimed at the target.Physical Description1 copy negative ; 10 x 13 cm (4 x 5 in.); 1 photoprint on mat board ; 21 x 26 cm (8 x 10 in.)Born-Digital or AnalogAnalogSubjectUnited States. Office of Indian Affairs. Pine Ridge AgencyDakota Indians--South Dakota--Pine RidgeIndians of North America--South Dakota--Pine RidgeTeton Indians--South Dakota--Pine RidgePine Ridge (S.D.)Boys--South Dakota--Pine RidgeContests--South DakotaFourth of July celebrations--South Dakota--Pine RidgeShooting--South Dakota--Pine RidgeCollectionPhotographs - Western HistoryRelated MaterialImage File: ZZR710031713Type of MaterialFilm negativesPhotographic printsNotesCondition: Print shows staining and deterioration of original. Formerly F24319. Title in white ink on black mat; possibly copy photo published by A. G. Johnson; title and "No 42" hand-written on back of board. R7100317131

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