Chief Washakie

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Title Chief Washakie
Identifier 7961
Subject Indian--Indian Chief--Ute Indian--Chief Washakie
Description A postcard printed by the Old West Collectors Series, published by Kustom Quality--El Paso, Texas. During the mid-eigthteenth century, the Shoshone under the leadership of Washakie were friends to "white" men crossing their territory. Washakie actuall ordered his tribe to aid and protect white travellers through Wyoming's Wind River county. He was awarded gifts and medals from Presidents and his tribe given a protected reservation for their friendship.
Date 1850
Type Image
Format image/jpeg
Language eng
Rights Management Digital Image, copyright 2014 Uintah County Library
Bit Depth 8 bit
Archival Resolution 2519 x 3828 pixels
Scanning Technician Ellen S. Kiever
Scanning Device Epson Perfection 4990 Photo Scanner
Spatial Coverage Uintah County (Utah)
ARK ark:/87278/s6jd8b17
Setname ucl_rhc
ID 399725
Reference URL https://collections.lib.utah.edu/ark:/87278/s6jd8b17
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