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Cato Sells, Commr. Bureau of Indian Affairs, Interior Department, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Cato Sells, Commr. Bureau of Indian Affairs, Interior Department, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing
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Cato Sells, Commr. Bureau of Indian Affairs, Interior Department, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Cato Sells, Commr. Bureau of Indian Affairs, Interior Department, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Cato Sells, Commissioner, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Interior Department, 1913
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This photograph, taken by Harris & Ewing in 1913, captures Cato Sells in his role as Commissioner of the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) within the Interior Department of the United States government. Sells, a prominent figure during the early 20th century, served in this position during a time of significant controversy and change for indigenous peoples in America. Born in Indiana in 1856, Sells began his government career in 1881 as an assistant in the BIA. Over the next several decades, he rose through the ranks, becoming the Commissioner in 1912. During his tenure, Sells implemented policies aimed at assimilating Native Americans into mainstream American society, including the establishment of boarding schools and the promotion of agriculture and livestock raising. Despite these efforts, Sells' administration was not without controversy. Critics accused the BIA of being overly paternalistic and of infringing on Native American rights. Sells' policies were also criticized for being overly harsh and for contributing to the loss of traditional Native American ways of life. In this portrait, Sells is depicted as a serious and determined man, dressed in a suit and tie, with a stern expression on his face. The photograph was likely taken in Washington D.C., where the BIA was headquartered at the time. The image serves as a reminder of the complex and often contentious relationship between the U.S. government and indigenous peoples during the early 1900s.
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