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National Anthropological Archives
MS 5967 David McClusky pictographic drawing of 1864 battle at Heart River
Summary
- Collection ID:
- NAA.MS5967
- Creators:
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McKlusky, David
- Dates:
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1869
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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1 Drawings (visual works)pencil and ink on linen-backed paper, laminated23 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 As an historical document, its contents may be at odds with contemporary views and terminology and considered offensive today.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
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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 |
North Dakota | Geographic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
North America | Geographic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Sully, Alfred, 1821-1879 | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
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