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Scaffold on which first Indian was hanged, Deadwood S.D.

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Call NumberX-31723Date1894SummaryView of scaffold used for hanging Sioux Chief Cha Nopa Uhah (Two Sticks) in Dec. 1894 in Deadwood, South Dakota.Physical Description1 copy negative ; 10 x 13 cm (4 x 5 in.); 1 photoprint ; 13 x 18 cm (5 x 7 in) on mat board 21 x 26 cm (8 x 10 in.)Born-Digital or AnalogAnalogSubjectDakota Indians--Punishment & torture--South Dakota--DeadwoodGallows--South Dakota--DeadwoodIndians of North America--Punishment & torture--South Dakota--DeadwoodWounded Knee Massacre, S.D., 1890Deadwood (S.D.)Executions--South Dakota--DeadwoodCollectionPhotographs - Western HistoryRelated MaterialImage File: ZZR710031723Type of MaterialFilm negativesPhotographic printsNotesFormerly F27709. Title in white ink on black mat and penciled on back with "No. 48"; Record updated 12/2019; record previously stated that scaffold was used for hanging Native American Sioux captives from the Wounded Knee Massacre, Deadwood, South Dakota and the date was 1891?; a copy print possibly published by A. G. Johnson, York, Nebraska. R7100317238

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