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National Anthropological Archives
Photograph of daguerreotype of Oshkosh, circa 1845-1850
Summary
- Collection ID:
- NAA.PhotoLot.R82-33
- Dates:
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circa 1845-1850
- Languages:
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Undetermined.
- Physical Description:
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1 Copy print
- Repository:
Scope and Contents note
Scope and Contents note
Copy of a daguerreotype of Chief Oshkosh, seated and wearing a top hat and jacket. The photograph was made in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
Biographical/Historical note
Biographical/Historical note
Oshkosh (1795-1858) was Menominee chief and a prominent figure in 1930s and 1940s treaty negotiations between New York Indians and the United States.
Administration
Author
Sarah Ganderup
Existence and Location of Originals note
Original in Oshkosh Public Museum in Oshkosh, WI.
Custodial History note
Copy print donated by John Kuony, Director of the Oshkosh Public Museum, 1982.
Using the Collection
Conditions Governing Access note
The collection is open for research.
Access to the collection requires an appointment.
Conditions Governing Use note
The print was acquired for reference purposes only. Copies should be obtained from the Oshkosh Public Museum.
Preferred Citation note
Photo lot R82-33, Photograph of daguerreotype of Oshkosh, National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Location of Other Archival Materials
Location of Other Archival Materials
Additional portraits of Oshkosh can be found in the National Anthropological Archives in the BAE historical negatives.
More Information
Local Call Number(s)
Local Call Number(s)
NAA Photo Lot R82-33
Reproduction Note
Reproduction Note
Copy print made by Oshkosh Public Museum.
Keywords
| Keyword Terms | Keyword Types | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Menominee (Menomini) | Cultural Context | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Photographs | Genre Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Indians of North America -- Northeast | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Oshkosh, Chief, 1795-1858 | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
National Anthropological Archives
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4210 Silver Hill Road
Suitland, Maryland 20746
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