Wounded Knee Collection

Red Cloud and American Horse, 1891 (b / w photo)
5042926 Red Cloud and American Horse, 1891 (b/w photo) by Grabill, John C. H. (fl. late 19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two Oglala chiefs)

Indian chiefs at Deadwood, South Dakota, 1891 (b / w photo)
5042921 Indian chiefs at Deadwood, South Dakota, 1891 (b/w photo) by Grabill, John C. H. (fl. late 19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Indian chiefs and U. S. Officials at Pine Ridge, 1891 (b / w photo)
5042931 Indian chiefs and U.S. Officials at Pine Ridge, 1891 (b/w photo) by Grabill, John C. H. (fl. late 19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Indian chiefs and U.S. officials. 1)

Home of the wife of Dakota chief, American Horse
5042925 Home of the wife of Dakota chief, American Horse by Grabill, John C. H. (fl. late 19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oglala women and children)

Skinning beef, 1891 (b / w photo)
5042938 Skinning beef, 1891 (b/w photo) by Grabill, John C. H. (fl. late 19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: probably on or near Pine Ridge Reservation.); American, out of copyright

Cowboys herding cattle, South Dakota c. 1890 (b / w photo)
5042933 Cowboys herding cattle, South Dakota c.1890 (b/w photo) by Grabill, John C. H. (fl. late 19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Round-up at Moss Agate of T. 999 A.S. & G. A.U.T)

Viewing hostile Indian camp, 1891 (b / w photo)
5042928 Viewing hostile Indian camp, 1891 (b/w photo) by Grabill, John C. H. (fl. late 19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Buffalo Bill, General Nelson Miles, Captain Frank Baldwin)

Three Lakota teenage boys in western clothing, 1891 (b / w photo)
5042927 Three Lakota teenage boys in western clothing, 1891 (b/w photo) by Grabill, John C. H. (fl. late 19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Three of Uncle Sams Pets)

Lakota Indian women at tepee, 1891 (b / wphoto)
5042924 Lakota Indian women at tepee, 1891 (b/wphoto) by Grabill, John C. H. (fl. late 19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: probably on or near Pine Ridge Reservation.); American

Indian Council in hostile camp, 1891 (b / w photo)
5042923 Indian Council in hostile camp, 1891 (b/w photo) by Grabill, John C. H. (fl. late 19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lakota men with tipis in background)

The Sioux rising in the Western United States (engraving)
1062252 The Sioux rising in the Western United States (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sioux rising in the Western United States)

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"Wounded Knee: A Glimpse into the Tragic Past" Step back in time to 1891, where haunting black and white photographs capture the remnants of Big Foot's Band after the infamous massacre at Wounded Knee. The images reveal a somber reality that cannot be forgotten. In one photograph, Red Cloud and American Horse stand side by side, their faces etched with sorrow and resilience. These Indian chiefs, once proud leaders of their tribes, now bear witness to the devastation brought upon their people. Another image transports us to Deadwood, South Dakota, where Indian chiefs gather amidst an uncertain future. With U. S. Officials present, tensions simmer as negotiations unfold against a backdrop of mistrust and broken promises. The home of Dakota chief American Horse's wife stands as a poignant reminder of the lives shattered by violence and displacement. It serves as a symbol of lost heritage and cultural upheaval inflicted upon Native communities during this dark chapter in history. Amidst these scenes from another era are glimpses into everyday life on the Great Plains. Cowboys tirelessly herd cattle across vast landscapes while Lakota women tend to tepees - snapshots frozen in time that offer rare insight into traditional ways persisting despite adversity. Yet amid these moments of normalcy lies an undercurrent of tension; hostile Indian camps loom nearby as seen through lenses capturing views from afar. An eerie feeling lingers knowing that conflict is never far away for those caught between cultures colliding on these lands. Three Lakota teenage boys dressed in western clothing embody both assimilation efforts forced upon them and their struggle to maintain their identity within changing times - young souls grappling with conflicting worlds they were born into. Lastly, an engraving depicts "The Sioux rising" – a powerful portrayal reflecting resistance against encroachment on ancestral territories throughout Western United States. This visual testament reminds us that even when pushed to the brink, indigenous peoples fought fiercely for what was rightfully theirs.