National Anthropological Archives

MS 5967 David McClusky pictographic drawing of 1864 battle at Heart River

Summary

Collection ID:
NAA.MS5967
Creators:
McKlusky, David
Dates:
1869
Languages:
English
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Physical Description:
1 Drawings (visual works)
pencil and ink on linen-backed paper, laminated
23 x 17.5 inches
Repository:
Container:
5967

Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents
The collection consists of a pictographic drawing depicting a conflict between the forces of General Sully, including Winnebago scouts and the Dakota Sioux. The drawing is inscribed "Winnebago Sout white hill Fight three over soldar--one Campain" (Winnebago Scout, White Hill Fight. 83 soldiers--1 company) and signed David McKlusky and David M. At the lower right, in different handwriting, is a further explanation of the picture.
Please note that the contents of the collection and the language and terminology used reflect the context and culture of the time of its creation. As an historical document, its contents may be at odds with contemporary views and terminology and considered offensive today. The information within this collection does not reflect the views of the Smithsonian Institution or National Anthropological Archives, but is available in its original form to facilitate research.

Biographical Note

Biographical Note
David McClusky (also known as David McKlusky, Standing Buffalo and Che-nah-zhi-gah) was Ho-Chunk leader and a private in Stufft's Independent Company Indian Scouts. Commanded by Captain Christian Stufft, the company was part of Brigadier General Alfred Sully's 1864 Expedition against the Sioux.

Administration

Custodial History
The provenance of the drawing is unknown; there is no accession information available. It was found in the USNM collections and transferred from the object collections of the Department of Anthropology to the National Anthropological Archives.

Digital Content


Using the Collection

Preferred Citation
MS 5967 David McClusky pictographic drawing of 1864 battle at Heart River, National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research.
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Local Numbers

Local Numbers
NAA MS 5967
NAA INV 08594000

Variant Title

Variant Title
Drawing of Battle between General Sully's company of soldiers and Winnebago scouts, and the Sioux (Dakota), at "Hard River" (Heart River?)


Keywords

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Drawings Genre Form Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Pictographs Genre Form Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Ho-Chunk (Winnebago) Cultural Context Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Dakota (Eastern Sioux) Cultural Context Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
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Sully, Alfred, 1821-1879 Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid

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