Native American History 
1850's-1970's

A catalog of visual and archival material offered in partnership with Auger Down Books
  • [Seneca Tribe], Scarce and Early Daguerreotype of an Identified Woman Wearing in a Hudson Bay Blanket, 1850s
    [Seneca Tribe]
    Scarce and Early Daguerreotype of an Identified Woman Wearing in a Hudson Bay Blanket, 1850s
    Daguerreotpye
    Sixth plate
    Accompanied by the original identification slip.
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  • A.W. Baker, CDV Portrait of Sac and Fox Chief Moses Keokuk, 1860s
    A.W. Baker
    CDV Portrait of Sac and Fox Chief Moses Keokuk, 1860s
    Hand-colored albumen print
    4 x 2 1/2 inches
    With subject identification in ink recto and photographer's credit stamp verso.
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  • D. C. Smith, CDV Portrait of Crow's Breast, First War Chief of the Hidatsa Tribe, 1870s
    D. C. Smith
    CDV Portrait of Crow's Breast, First War Chief of the Hidatsa Tribe, 1870s
    Albumen print
    4 x 2 1/2 inches overall
    Smith's Bismarck, D.T. backmark verso, and the notation "My bosom friend, Crow's Breast."
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  • Matthew Brady, Portrait of Notorious Indian Agent, William Frederick Milton Arny, 1860s
    Matthew Brady
    Portrait of Notorious Indian Agent, William Frederick Milton Arny, 1860s
    Albumen print
    4 x 2 1/2 inches overall
    Anthony/Brady backmark and modern notations verso.
    Daniel / Oliver Gallery - Matthew Brady, Portrait of Notorious Indian Agent, William Frederick Milton Arny, 1860s
    $ 1,800.00
  • Douglass & Co. Studio, Carte-de-visite of an Iroquois Seneca Woman in Traditional Clothing, 1864
    Douglass & Co. Studio
    Carte-de-visite of an Iroquois Seneca Woman in Traditional Clothing, 1864
    Albumen print
    4 x 2 1/2 inches
    With the Douglass & Co. Buffalo New York credit recto and manuscript date verso.
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  • [Beadwork], Cased image portraits featuring beaded purses, c. 1850s-70s
    [Beadwork]
    Cased image portraits featuring beaded purses, c. 1850s-70s
    Daguerreotypes (4) & Tintype (1)
    Sixth plates (4) & Ninth plate (1)
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  • [Beadwork], Collection of beaded photo-frames, c. 1890-1920
    [Beadwork]
    Collection of beaded photo-frames, c. 1890-1920
    Glass beads, thread, fabric, and tree bark
    5 x 4 to 9 x 6 inches
    One dated 1916.
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  • A. J. Smith, Portrait of a Woman from the Makah Tribe, Northwest Washington, 1890s
    A. J. Smith
    Portrait of a Woman from the Makah Tribe, Northwest Washington, 1890s
    Albumen print
    8 x 6 inches; mount larger
    With the notation "Neah Bay" verso.
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  • Joel E. Whitney, Po-Go-Nay-Ke-Shick (Hole in the Day), the Celebrated Chippewa Chief, c. 1862
    Joel E. Whitney
    Po-Go-Nay-Ke-Shick (Hole in the Day), the Celebrated Chippewa Chief, c. 1862
    Albumen print
    4 x 2 1/2 inches
    With Whitney's printed title and credit recto.
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  • Joel E. Whitney, Sha-Kpe (Little Six) at Fort Snelling, c. 1864
    Joel E. Whitney
    Sha-Kpe (Little Six) at Fort Snelling, c. 1864
    Albumen print
    4 x 2 1/2 inches
    With Whitney's printed title recto, and St. Paul backmark verso.
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  • Joel E. Whitney, Wa-Kan-O-Zhan-Xhan (Medicine Bottle) after capture at Fort Snelling, c. 1864
    Joel E. Whitney
    Wa-Kan-O-Zhan-Xhan (Medicine Bottle) after capture at Fort Snelling, c. 1864
    Albumen print
    4 x 2 1/2 inches
    With Whitney's printed title recto, and St. Paul backmark verso.
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  • Joel E. Whitney, Te-Na-Se-Pa (A Sioux Dandy), 1862
    Joel E. Whitney
    Te-Na-Se-Pa (A Sioux Dandy), 1862
    Albumen print
    4 x 2 1/2 inches
    With credit and notations in pencil verso.
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  • William Soule, Portrait of Pacer's Nephew, Kiowa-Apache, c. 1874
    William Soule
    Portrait of Pacer's Nephew, Kiowa-Apache, c. 1874
    Albumen print
    6 1/4 x 4 1/4 inches overall
    Printed series title recto.
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  • William Soule, Portrait of Chief Woman's Heart (Manyi-ten), Kiowa, c. 1874
    William Soule
    Portrait of Chief Woman's Heart (Manyi-ten), Kiowa, c. 1874
    Albumen print
    6 1/4 x 4 1/4 inches overall
    Printed series title recto.
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  • D.F. Barry, Cabinet Card Photo Showing Crazy Walking, Mad Bear and "Mr. Cole", c. 1889
    D.F. Barry
    Cabinet Card Photo Showing Crazy Walking, Mad Bear and "Mr. Cole", c. 1889
    Albumen print
    6 1/2 x 4 1/4 inches
    With Barry's credit stamp and subject identification in pencil recto.
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  • D.F. Barry, Cabinet Card Portrait of Sitting Bull, 1890s
    D.F. Barry
    Cabinet Card Portrait of Sitting Bull, 1890s
    Albumen print
    6 1/2 x 5 1/4 inches overall
    Barry's credit and printed title recto.
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  • Christian Kaadt, Pair of Photographs of Ohkay Owingeh and K’úutìim’é Subjects, 1890s
    Christian Kaadt
    Pair of Photographs of Ohkay Owingeh and K’úutìim’é Subjects, 1890s
    Printing-out-paper prints (2)
    Each approximately 7 x 4 1/2 inches
    With captions in the negative; one with modern notations verso
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  • Frank Bennet Fiske, Portrait of Cow Boy Also Known As "Amanda Rocky Buttes," the Only Woman Who Fought at the Battle of Little Big Horn, 1890s
    Frank Bennet Fiske
    Portrait of Cow Boy Also Known As "Amanda Rocky Buttes," the Only Woman Who Fought at the Battle of Little Big Horn, 1890s
    Silver print
    5 3/4 x 4 inches on larger mount
    With photographer's credit and subject identification on image
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  • L.A. Huffman, Portrait of Plenty Bird in his "Sweat Lodge", c. 1892
    L.A. Huffman
    Portrait of Plenty Bird in his "Sweat Lodge", c. 1892
    Printing-out-paper print
    8 5/8 x 6 1/2 inches on larger mount.
    With subject ID on mount recto and other notations mount verso.
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  • [Montana], Rich Collection of Cyanotypes Showing Scenes Along the Little Bighorn River and Elsewhere, 1890s
    [Montana]
    Rich Collection of Cyanotypes Showing Scenes Along the Little Bighorn River and Elsewhere, 1890s
    Cyanotypes and silver prints (48)
    Most 5 x 7 inches, a few smaller
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  • Hover Studio, Composite Views of Flandreau Indian School, c. 1892
    Hover Studio
    Composite Views of Flandreau Indian School, c. 1892
    Albumen print
    7 x 9 inches, mount larger
    With photographer's embossed credit mount recto.
    Daniel / Oliver Gallery - Hover Studio, Composite Views of Flandreau Indian School, c. 1892
    $ 850.00
  • William Notman & Son, Two Photos Showing the Blackfoot Reservation in South Dakota, 1880s
    William Notman & Son
    Two Photos Showing the Blackfoot Reservation in South Dakota, 1880s
    Albumen prints (2)
    Each 7 x 9 inches
    With photographer's credit and titles in the negative.
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  • John Alvin Anderson, Three Views of the Rosebud Agency, 1893-1900
    John Alvin Anderson
    Three Views of the Rosebud Agency, 1893-1900
    Hand-colored platinum prints (3)
    Each 16 x 20 inches
    With title and photographer's credit in the negative.
    Daniel / Oliver Gallery - John Alvin Anderson, Three Views of the Rosebud Agency, 1893-1900
    $ 1,200.00
  • [Sioux], Camp Scene Titled "The Sioux at Home," Bonesteel, SD, 1904
    [Sioux]
    Camp Scene Titled "The Sioux at Home," Bonesteel, SD, 1904
    Printing-out-paper print
    6 x 9 inches overall
    With caption in the negative and manuscript notations verso.
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  • H.H. Broderick; W.H. Partridge, Two Photos Showing the Students of the Sitka Home Mission, 1887
    H.H. Broderick; W.H. Partridge
    Two Photos Showing the Students of the Sitka Home Mission, 1887
    Albumen prints (2)
    Each 5 x 8 inches overall
    With printed credits recto, and Broderick with a manuscript caption verso.
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  • Frank La Roche, Indian Merchants at Juneau, Alaska, 1890s
    Frank La Roche
    Indian Merchants at Juneau, Alaska, 1890s
    Albumen print
    5 x 8 inches; mount larger
    La Roche's credit and title in the negative.
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  • H.G. Kaiser, Two Portraits of Native Alaskan Subjects, 1890s
    H.G. Kaiser
    Two Portraits of Native Alaskan Subjects, 1890s
    Silver prints (2)
    Each approx. 5 x 7 inches
    Daniel / Oliver Gallery - H.G. Kaiser, Two Portraits of Native Alaskan Subjects, 1890s
    $ 600.00
  • Case and Draper, Hand-painted photo of Ka-sh-ak (the Monkey Man), a Chilkat, c. 1907
    Case and Draper
    Hand-painted photo of Ka-sh-ak (the Monkey Man), a Chilkat, c. 1907
    Hand-painted silver print
    8 1/2 x 7 1/2 inches
    With photographer's credit and caption in the negative, and manuscript notations (in French) verso.
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  • William Henry Jackson, attrib., Laguna Pueblo, c. 1875
    William Henry Jackson, attrib.
    Laguna Pueblo, c. 1875
    Albumen print
    5 7/8 x 9 7/8 inches; mount 11 x 14 inches
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  • John K. Hillers, [Modern Pueblo] A Zuni Small House, New Mexico, 1891
    John K. Hillers
    [Modern Pueblo] A Zuni Small House, New Mexico, 1891
    Platinum print
    10 x 14 inches
    Hillers' credit in the negative.
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  • John K. Hillers, [Pueblo de Canapavi] Shungopavi, Hopi Pueblo, Arizona, c. 1880
    John K. Hillers
    [Pueblo de Canapavi] Shungopavi, Hopi Pueblo, Arizona, c. 1880
    Albumen print
    9 1/2 x 12 1/2 inches
    With Hillers' credit and title in the negative.
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  • Michael Irving Armentrout, Pueblo View, 1890s
    Michael Irving Armentrout
    Pueblo View, 1890s
    Albumen print
    6 1/4 x 8 inches; mount 8 x 10 inches
    With photographer's embossed credit stamp mount recto.
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  • Horace S. Poley, Three Cabinet Card Photographs of Hopi Ceremonies, Arizona, 1890
    Horace S. Poley
    Three Cabinet Card Photographs of Hopi Ceremonies, Arizona, 1890
    Albumen prints (3)
    Each 5 x 8 inches overall
    With Poley’s Colorado Springs studio imprint verso, along with an advertisement for the Union Pacific, Dencer and Gulf Railway Company.
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  • Frank A. Randall, View of the Sierra Blanca Camp, 1880s
    Frank A. Randall
    View of the Sierra Blanca Camp, 1880s
    Albumen print
    5 x 8 inches overall
    Printed title recto.
    Sold
  • William Thomas Mullarky, Collection of Photos Showing Pueblo Ceremonies, 1920s-30s
    William Thomas Mullarky
    Collection of Photos Showing Pueblo Ceremonies, 1920s-30s
    Silver prints (24)
    Each 6 1/2 x 4 1/2 inches; one mounted
    With the photographer's credit in the negative, most with manuscript captions verso.
    Daniel / Oliver Gallery - William Thomas Mullarky, Collection of Photos Showing Pueblo Ceremonies, 1920s-30s
    $ 3,200.00
  • [John Middle Sky], Photograph of the Quechan Boxer, 1908
    [John Middle Sky]
    Photograph of the Quechan Boxer, 1908
    Silver print
    5 1/2 x 4 inches
    With subject identification verso.
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  • Otto Pautzke, Four Portraits of Indigenous Subjects near Ellensburg, Wa, c. 1900
    Otto Pautzke
    Four Portraits of Indigenous Subjects near Ellensburg, Wa, c. 1900
    Silver prints (4)
    Each 5 ½ x 4 inches on larger mounts
    Each with photographer's embossed credit mount recto.
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  • DeLancey Gill, Portrait of In-Mut-Too-Yah-Lat-Tat or Chief Joseph, c. 1900
    DeLancey Gill
    Portrait of In-Mut-Too-Yah-Lat-Tat or Chief Joseph, c. 1900
    Platinum print
    5 7/8 x 7 7/8 inches; mount larger
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  • Smith-Hassell Co., Studio Portrait of "Broncho Bill" , 1893
    Smith-Hassell Co.
    Studio Portrait of "Broncho Bill" , 1893
    Hand-colored printing-out-paper print
    8 x 10 inches
    With photographer's credit and title in the negative.
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  • William E. Irwin, Five Cabinet Cards Showing Life in Chicasaw, Indian Territory, 1890s
    William E. Irwin
    Five Cabinet Cards Showing Life in Chicasaw, Indian Territory, 1890s
    Printing-out-paper prints (5)
    Each 7 1/4 x 5 1/4 inches overall
    With Irwin's Chickasha, Indian Territory credit recto.
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  • William M. Pennington, "A Noted Medicine Man", c. 1914
    William M. Pennington
    "A Noted Medicine Man", c. 1914
    Toned silver print
    10 x 8 inches
    With photographer's credit in the negative and manuscript caption verso.
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  • William M. Pennington, Untitled Navajo Portrait, c. 1914
    William M. Pennington
    Untitled Navajo Portrait, c. 1914
    Toned silver print
    10 x 8 inches
    With photographer's credit in the negative.
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  • William M. Pennington, "A Navajo Gentleman", c. 1914
    William M. Pennington
    "A Navajo Gentleman", c. 1914
    Toned silver print
    10 x 8 inches
    With photographer's credit in the negative and subject ID verso.
    Sold
  • William M. Pennington, Untitled (Woman carrying child), c. 1914
    William M. Pennington
    Untitled (Woman carrying child), c. 1914
    Toned silver print
    10 x 8 inches
    With photographer's credit in the negative.
    Sold
  • Charles Carpenter, Navajo Mother, c. 1910
    Charles Carpenter
    Navajo Mother, c. 1910
    Collotype, double mounted
    Overall 9 1/2 x 11 1/2 inches
    With Carpenter's credit and title in the negative.
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  • Unknown, Two Cabinet Cards of Geronimo and his Family, c. 1889
    Unknown
    Two Cabinet Cards of Geronimo and his Family, c. 1889
    Printing-out-paper prints (2)
    Overall 6 1/2 x 4 1/4 inches each
    Each with period notations verso.
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  • Short Man, c. 1895
    Short Man, c. 1895
    Carbon print
    Overall 6 1/2 x 4 1/4 inches
    With the original frame backing with affixed Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show letterhead verso.
    Sold
  • Laura Adams Armer, Collection of Pictiorialist Portraits of the Hopi and Navajo, 1920s
    Laura Adams Armer
    Collection of Pictiorialist Portraits of the Hopi and Navajo, 1920s
    Silver prints (13)
    7 3/4 x 9 3/4 to 8 1/2 x 4 inches; 7 mounted
    7 signed recto or verso.
    Daniel / Oliver Gallery - Laura Adams Armer, Collection of Pictiorialist Portraits of the Hopi and Navajo, 1920s
    $ 10,000.00
  • Unknown, Roadside Bazaar, Abalone Shells etc., Monterey, California, c. 1890
    Unknown
    Roadside Bazaar, Abalone Shells etc., Monterey, California, c. 1890
    Albumen print
    5 x 8 inches overall
    Period caption verso.
    Sold
  • Adam Clark Vroman, The American Indian Souvenir Playing Cards, 1903
    Adam Clark Vroman
    The American Indian Souvenir Playing Cards, 1903
    Photolithographic playing cards (53), and gilt-lettered slipcase
    Published by P. Lazarus & Co., Los Angeles
    Daniel / Oliver Gallery - Adam Clark Vroman, The American Indian Souvenir Playing Cards, 1903
    $ 1,200.00
  • [Postcards], Souvenir Postcards from the Museum of the American Indian, 1930s
    [Postcards]
    Souvenir Postcards from the Museum of the American Indian, 1930s
    Photo-lithographs (10)
    Each 3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches
    With original decorative envelope.
    Daniel / Oliver Gallery - [Postcards], Souvenir Postcards from the Museum of the American Indian, 1930s
    $ 75.00
  • Ralph Russell Doubleday, 8 postcards of the Seminole Indian Village, Musa Isle, c. 1932
    Ralph Russell Doubleday
    8 postcards of the Seminole Indian Village, Musa Isle, c. 1932
    Silver prints (8)
    3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches, some slightly smaller
    Doubleday's credit, title, and dates in the negative.
    Sold
  • [Folk Art], Drawing on Bark of the Anishnabe Church, Fort William, Quebec, 1880s
    [Folk Art]
    Drawing on Bark of the Anishnabe Church, Fort William, Quebec, 1880s
    Graphite on bark
    Approximately 3 x 5 inches
    Sold
  • C.J. Ryder, Missionary Pamphlet titled "Among the Indians. The Tepee, The Home, The School, The Church.", 1894
    C.J. Ryder
    Missionary Pamphlet titled "Among the Indians. The Tepee, The Home, The School, The Church.", 1894
    8vo, 6 x 9 inches
    Published by the American Missionary Association
    Daniel / Oliver Gallery - C.J. Ryder, Missionary Pamphlet titled "Among the Indians. The Tepee, The Home, The School, The Church.", 1894
    $ 400.00
  • [Sherman Indian School], Photographically-Illustrated Easter Card from Riverside, CA, c. 1920
    [Sherman Indian School]
    Photographically-Illustrated Easter Card from Riverside, CA, c. 1920
    Printed card
    6 1/4 x 4 1/4 inches
    Sold
  • William Wawanosh, Ojibway and English Easy Reader Wahyanepahnuck Agedahming, 1906
    William Wawanosh
    Ojibway and English Easy Reader Wahyanepahnuck Agedahming, 1906
    8vo, wraps, 7 x 5 inches
    Published by the International Colportage Mission, Toronto
    Second edition
    Daniel / Oliver Gallery - William Wawanosh, Ojibway and English Easy Reader Wahyanepahnuck Agedahming, 1906
    $ 375.00
  • Harmon T. Parkhurst, Dance Study of the Malinche Figure, Pueblo of Santa Clara, 1930s
    Harmon T. Parkhurst
    Dance Study of the Malinche Figure, Pueblo of Santa Clara, 1930s
    10 x 6 1/2 inches; sheet 14 x 11 inches
    Silver print
    With Parkhurst's signature recto, and hand stamp and title verso.
    Sold
  • Kosti Ruohomaa, Large Group of Photos Showing the Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial in Gallup, New Mexico, 1942
    Kosti Ruohomaa
    Large Group of Photos Showing the Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial in Gallup, New Mexico, 1942
    Silver prints (43)
    Most measuring 10 x 8 inches, a few slightly smaller.
    With the Pix agency hand-stamp, bearing the photographer’s credit, and typed caption labels affixed verso.
    Daniel / Oliver Gallery - Kosti Ruohomaa, Large Group of Photos Showing the Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial in Gallup, New Mexico, 1942
    $ 2,500.00
  • Joern W. Gerdts, Suite of Photos Showing Ute Life, 1950s
    Joern W. Gerdts
    Suite of Photos Showing Ute Life, 1950s
    Silver prints (5)
    Each approximately 7 x 9 inches
    With photographer's credit stamp and affixed captions typed verso.
    Daniel / Oliver Gallery - Joern W. Gerdts, Suite of Photos Showing Ute Life, 1950s
    $ 575.00
  • Irwin Nash, Four Photos Showing the Seattle War Dance Festival, 1969
    Irwin Nash
    Four Photos Showing the Seattle War Dance Festival, 1969
    Silver Prints (4)
    Each approximately 6 x 8 inches
    With photographer's credit stamp and caption verso.
    Daniel / Oliver Gallery - Irwin Nash, Four Photos Showing the Seattle War Dance Festival, 1969
    $ 400.00
  • David Chethlahe Paladin, Sand Painting with Kokopelli Figures, 1970s
    David Chethlahe Paladin
    Sand Painting with Kokopelli Figures, 1970s
    Sand and pigment on board
    12 x 9 inches
    Signed recto.
    Daniel / Oliver Gallery - David Chethlahe Paladin, Sand Painting with Kokopelli Figures, 1970s
    $ 450.00
  • [Leonard Crow Dog], Three Posters for Events Related to the American Indian Movement, Including one for a Sun Dance and two for Benefits and Rallies, 1975-76
    [Leonard Crow Dog]
    Three Posters for Events Related to the American Indian Movement, Including one for a Sun Dance and two for Benefits and Rallies, 1975-76
    14 x 8, 14 x 10 1/2 and 22 1/2 x 17 inches
    Sold
  • [Ojibwe], Ojibway Warriors' Society in Occupied Anicinabe Park, Kenora, Ontario, August, 1974
    [Ojibwe]
    Ojibway Warriors' Society in Occupied Anicinabe Park, Kenora, Ontario, August, 1974
    8vo, wraps, 33 pp
    Published by Better Read Graphics, Toronto
    Sold
  • Quentin C. Doit, Press Photo Showing "Indian Power" Button, 1973
    Quentin C. Doit
    Press Photo Showing "Indian Power" Button, 1973
    Silver print
    10 x 8 inches
    With affixed caption and information verso.
    Daniel / Oliver Gallery - Quentin C. Doit, Press Photo Showing "Indian Power" Button, 1973
    $ 250.00