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Indian Life at Fort Washakie

The pictures below are from the collection of Evelyn Bell. Some were taken by her grandfather, James K. Moore, Sr.; others by her father, James K. Moore, Jr. (especially the round box camera images); still others by J.E. Stimson, as well as unknown photographers. The dates range from the early 1900s through the mid-1930s.

Signing of 1904 Land Cession Agreement, JE Stimson photo

Gambling, c.1904 JE Stimson photo

Indian soldiers c.1895-1909

Indian soldiers c.1895-1909

 

Dancing, c.1895-1909

 

  

Dancing, c.1895-1909

  

Beading, 1935

Fleshing hide, 1935

Arapaho Beadwork, c. 1935

Dick Washakie sawing firewood, c. 1935

 

Homestead, c. 1935

Cabbage harvest, c.1935

Earmarking Cattle, c. 1935

 

Agency Slaughter Day, c. 1935

 

Dividing the meat, c. 1935

Processing crops, 1935

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