Copyright © 1975 by the South Dakota State Historical Society. All Rights Reserved.
Sitting Bull Collection
COPYRIGHTED BY BAILF.Y, DlX AND MEAD
Editor's Note: The South Dakota State Historical Society has a collection of twenty-four photographs, complete with captions, known as the Sitting Bull Collection. These photographs are stereoscopic views that, when viewed througli a stereoscope, have a tliree-dimensional effect. They were copyrighted in 1882 by Bailey, Dix and Mead of Fort Randall, Dakota Territory. Because these views are also included in the Stanley J. Morrow photograpliic collection, it is possible that Morrow was the original photographer and that he sold at least these twenty-four views to Bailey, Dix and Mead. The Morrow Collection was compiled and organized between 1869 and 1881 and then offered for sale in 1881, either as a set or as individual views. However, the society has not been able to locate any information confirming the purchase of the photographs by Bailey, Dix and Mead. Letters were sent to the Smithsonian Institution, the Museum of the American Indian, Yale University, the International Museum of Photography, and the Nebraska State Historical Society asking for information about this company. However, nothing could be found. The society received these stereoscopic photographs from Mrs. Leona Dix Wilber of Aberdeen in 1932 for twenty-five cents each. These views may be the only complete set of this collection in existence. The captions accompanying the photo- graphs are reproductions of the cutlines that aro found on the back of the stereoscopic views. Copyright © 1975 by the South Dakota State Historical Society. All Rights Reserved.
SITTING BULL,
This noted Chip/, IVick hit band of Uncapapa Souix Indians, now prUoiirrx of war at Fort Randall. D. T., is 43 years of age ; Weitfkt '200 /io'uids; J/etrjhl, 5 ft, 9 m. Ha« had over 100 engagements with their nut lirai tiieiii'i es, the Crow.i, of which he proudly boasts, but is too nhreird to acknon-ledfje to having killed any whites. Ifehas had 9 wives. Tlie two now HKÍHIJ with him appear wUh descriptions in JVos. 5, 11 and 20. i/os had one child bij each of his first 6 wives. Copyright © 1975 by the South Dakota State Historical Society. All Rights Reserved.
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Wiitsr (¡Barlers,
These views numberB 2, 6, 8 and 21, are sectionul of the Winter Quarters. Tliey show but little if any snow, as it has been such an open winter, but we hiive enOeavoreil to give tu them a much rich, er and more attr,ietive appearaiict; thau is shown \a the bleak «nd ireary charaeter of Hucln views in general. This camp circular in fnrm is situated Iti a beautiful grove of box elders, juat under tlie hill at Fort Ramlail, and uear the banks of the Missouri Hiver. The scenery in eacli view is so difF.;rent that it hardly seema possi- ble thai Úivy are of tlie same camp. Copyright © 1975 by the South Dakota State Historical Society. All Rights Reserved.
STEPS.
.•\ Xes IVrce Iiiiliüii, whi> esciiped from his bund, while roiiiiiifd ill llie Ij.id lands of N'eliraska, by GL'II'1 Miles, in IST« tlien joined Sitting Bull's baTMf of Utica¡npa Soiiix Indians British possesaions and hiis followed tlieir fortunes ever Rince lost hifi feet above tbe aiiklt;K, also bis ri^'lit b mil by bt-iiiK fi ini,' been fuiiglit ¡n one of the severe .snow storms, '¿1 j-f;ir
Medicine Teepe.
This is Ihe largest Teepe belonging to the camp. Here the In- diiina cfiigrt'tîiite evenings, to sing and dance, imlil tbe meilicine man, who sits by ibf side of ;i linini, "iniiile of ii tin boiler," beat- ing it "itli H Mick, citli» out. thut iie has made his medieine, "in ibouKlii'*," wiien liiey all retire to their Tuep'-s' to «wait tlie niovn- int; dawn, wlu-n tlii'v iiüaiii congri'Süte in frDnt of tbc medieine tevpe to learn ihe nii dicme niun's dream or vision. Also the old squaw, DO years old, watfliing the work of some prepariition on a wolf skill she is laniiiiig. Copyright © 1975 by the South Dakota State Historical Society. All Rights Reserved.
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MM m and His ímíWi Wife.
This is the most excelleot likeness of Sitting Bull and hia favor- ite wif*», with their Teepe in tiie back grouod. He with his pipe and tobacco pouch in his liip, she with her blankel wmppfd around her, and her eiirrinjis of musell shells, sliowiiif; as plain as in life. She is his eighth wife, has aix «•hildren and is thirty years of age. Copyright © 1975 by the South Dakota State Historical Society. All Rights Reserved.
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filter IJiiarlßrs,
These views numberB 2, 6, 8 and 21. are sectional of the Winter QuurCürs. Tliey sliow but little if any snow, ¡is it has been such au opeu winter, bui we have endeavored to give to them a mucii ricli. er and more iittractive appejiranoe tliiin is shown in tlie bleiik and JrL'ary character of sucii views in general. This camp circular in form ia situated in a heautiful gmve of box elders, just under the hill at Fort Randall, and near the biinks of the Missouri River. The scenery ¡D e;ich view is so diff^ireiit that it hitrdiy seems pusüi- ble tbat they are of tlie same camp. Copyright © 1975 by the South Dakota State Historical Society. All Rights Reserved.
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ONE BULL,
Twenty-seven years of age, ¡sa nephew of Sitting Bull, and a skillful warrior. lie it was who had to be knocked down aud car- ried aboard theboEit to be brought as a prisoner to thct fort. He has had 10 wives. 9 of wlioin are now living. Oaly two of them are liviog wiih him now. His secoad wife is his favorite. She has had two childrca—one but four hours old as we squat by the.-^ide of the Teepe to obtain lus liistory by the assistance of the Post Inter- preter, He weighs Ho pouuds, height 5 feet 6 inches. Copyright © 1975 by the South Dakota State Historical Society. All Rights Reserved.
Wíiter DirKirs.
These views numbers 2, 6, 8 and 21. are sectional of the Winter Quarters. They show but little if any snow, as it has been such an open winter, but we have endeavored to give to tbem a much rich, er and more attractive appearanct; than is shown in the bleak snd dreary character of sue* views in general. This cimp circular ia form is situated in a beautiful grove of box elders, just under the hill at Fort Randall, and uear the banks of the Missouri Kivnr. The scenery in each view is so different that it hardly seems possi- ble that they are of the same camp.
Issuing Rations.
April lPth, 1883. Giving fnur iHsiiricL views. An Indian with a pipe in Ilia iiuml in tlic fürH-^rmiiKl watcliing theartist, some officers and their fitinilirs with Indiims standiiiL'atid ii
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An Indian's idea of the Bame. Showing two squawa sitting beside their Teepe, resting after carrying tbe wood seen beside tbem on their backs, a.fi seen ia view No. 19, for hnlf a mile, while their leige lords and aiaster?, (the noble red men,) are smoking. Copyright © 1975 by the South Dakota State Historical Society. All Rights Reserved.
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Biil, Spaw M TwiDS.
This is his last squaw. No. 9, age 29, who has 6 children, three of whom are shown in this view. The youngest one, un her back, ÍB one year old, and the twu twias, five years of age, are sitting one upon each side of "Little Bell," Copyright © 1975 by the South Dakota State Historical Society. All Rights Reserved.
Trie to itore.
Showing the Indian campa at their summer qiiarters. The guard tent in the foreground. The seutiuel walking hia beat, etc.
Morning Visit.
The Officers «nd Ladies' morning call, Hfter morning roll call by the new (iffiuerM of tli« day, showing Steps, Teepe, Squaw and Pappoose. Copyright © 1975 by the South Dakota State Historical Society. All Rights Reserved.
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Stealing the Trade.
Oar Arlist'a first arrival at the Indian Camp. Sitting Bull trying to aieal the tnide. The result. Copyright © 1975 by the South Dakota State Historical Society. All Rights Reserved.
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Battalion Drill.
íi, hand and four Compiinies 25th, Infantry Colored, garrisoning ihe Fort and i,Miiird over the Un^apapa Souix Indians, prisoners of war at Furt Iîandiill, D. T. lîegiiinin;{at the right, you tee the Post Hospital, Quarters of Company G, the Magazine and Guard House. Copyright © 1975 by the South Dakota State Historical Society. All Rights Reserved.
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One Bull and Black Frairie Chicken.
This view sluiws the Coniiniiiidiniî Officer inspecting the Indian Ciiniii, also tlie Mcdieiiif Tt epe ¡ititl flag of red tiaiinel, with One Bull and BLick Prairie Chicken Hiitehing a hide that had just been stretched by his squaws, pri'vions to tlieir departure for wood. Copyright © 1975 by the South Dakota State Historical Society. All Rights Reserved.
Issuing Supplies.
The issuing of annuity gonds to the prisoners of waratFort Ran- dall, April 17, 18S2, by tht- Posi Qunrlermaster, with a list of what each Indian, Siiuaw and funiily reci-ived. Eiich lïui'k: I Bhinki't, 1 Bull'tlo Robe, 1 pair Pants, 1 Blouse, I Hat, 2 Undershirt.-,, 2 Ont. rsl.irit!, .3 yards of Cltuli for Legïings, 2 pair Si'trkirigs, 1 Kuicher Knite. 1 Trn Cup. 1 coarse Comb. Each Squiiw : 1 SIIHMI, 1 Biark(t, ti jards Calion, 5 yards heavy Flannel, 3 yards Flannel, rid for Leggings, a yards Bleached Muslin, 2 Undersliirts, 2 ¡laiiSH)» kin;;s, 1 pair Kcii-sors, 1 doz. spoiila Thread, 1 (iMper Needles a.ss.irted, 1 Thimble, 1 liue Comb, 1 coarse Comb, 1 Scarf, 1 HiindktTi'hief. E:ich FHmily: 1 Bake Oven, 1 Camp Kettle, 1 Coffee P^it, 1 Fry- ing Pnn, 1 Coliée Mill, 1 Ax, Tin Cups from 1 tu 10, according to size of fuaiily. Copyright © 1975 by the South Dakota State Historical Society. All Rights Reserved.
The view represents the Indian Women in one of their niosl oils duties whit!h is doue every diiy, having to ptick tlieir woo( hall' n mile.
Morning Eoll Call.
Every morning the Indians are required to sit or atand in front of their Teepea, to be counted by two commissioned Officers, con- sisting of the old nnd new officers of the day. When a child is born, {a frequent ooeurrence,) they are brought out in the line to be registered, (hut they may draw their regular rations the same aa an adult. Number of Indiana, May 19th, 1882, ar.^ aa follows : Malea. [ ^^ yy^**" ^ '^^ "i^'g " *"^ ""«'•' ^^ under IB years of uge, Females, j 16 years of age and overov , 52 under 16 yeara of age. Total, 161 Copyright © 1975 by the South Dakota State Historical Society. All Rights Reserved.
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Bull, Two Wives M Tirée Pajjoûses.
Thi.s shiiws tlie ren^wue-l ehitf with his intt-resiin" family, two ivfts, the iwitis lind little )>appoose. Copyright © 1975 by the South Dakota State Historical Society. All Rights Reserved.
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Wilier (¡larters.
These views numbers li, ti, S and 21, are sectional of the Winter Quarters. They show but little if any snow, as it has been such au open winter, bnt we have endeavored to give to them a much richer and attractive appearance than ia shown in the bleuk and dreary character of sueh views in general. This camp circular in form is situuieit in a beautiful grove of box elders, just under the hill at Fort Kandall, and neHr the bunks of the Missouri River, The scenery in each view is so different that it hardly seems possi- ble that they ure of the same cmnp. Copyright © 1975 by the South Dakota State Historical Society. All Rights Reserved.
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EatDoiaMFaily.
Eat Dog received bis name from stealing ilogt", of wbich be is very fond. He will give all his food to the dog un'il he gels fat, when he is killed for food for bis master. Eat Dog is a skillful horse thief. Copyright © 1975 by the South Dakota State Historical Society. All Rights Reserved.
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Summer View.
Showing iheir camp on the open prairie, which isas true a pic- ture as art can produce Copyright © 1975 by the South Dakota State Historical Society. All Rights Reserved.
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Summer
This view gives a section of tlirir aiimmer quiirtfrs, showing a full brother of the iioleil Iml an. l!r;ivf lîear, (under sentence of death for murder) nod Brave bear's squaw. Copyright © 1975 by the South Dakota State Historical Society. All Rights Reserved.
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