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Cato Sells, Commr. Bureau of Indian Affairs, Interior Department, 1914. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Cato Sells, Commr. Bureau of Indian Affairs, Interior Department, 1914. Creator: Harris & Ewing
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Cato Sells, Commissioner, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Interior Department, 1913
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In this photograph, Cato Sells, Commissioner of the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) within the Interior Department, is seen seated at his desk, surrounded by various documents and maps. The year is 1914, and Sells, a prominent figure in American bureaucracy, wears a serious expression as he reviews the contents before him. Cato Sells' tenure as Commissioner of the BIA was a controversial one, marked by efforts to assimilate Native American populations into mainstream American society. His policies included the forced relocation of thousands of Native Americans from their ancestral lands, as well as the implementation of boarding schools to assimilate Native American children. Sells was born in Indiana in 1853 and began his career in government service as a clerk in the BIA in 1877. He rose through the ranks, eventually becoming Assistant Commissioner in 1905 and Commissioner in 1913. Sells served in this position until 1917, when he resigned due to health issues. The photograph was taken by Harris & Ewing, a prominent photographic studio based in Washington, D.C. The studio was founded by George H. Harris and Martha Ewing in 1902 and became known for its high-quality glass negatives and innovative techniques. This particular photograph is part of the Harris Ewing Collection at the Library of Congress. Despite the controversy surrounding Sells' policies, this photograph offers a glimpse into the life of a powerful government official during a pivotal moment in American history. The image captures the seriousness and importance of Sells' role as Commissioner of the BIA, as well as the bureaucratic environment in which he worked.
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