Cross, W.R. (1839-1907). A group of 8 stereoviews of the Dakota Territory including Indian School students and police.

8 stereoviews on variously-sized and colored mounts, each with the imprint of W.R. Cross, Niobrara, Nebraska or Hot Springs, South Dakota to recto and/or verso. Some with titles/captions written in the negatives or written on verso. Images overall fair to good, with toning, soiling, edge and corner wear to mounts, including some chipping and corner loss.

Includes: "Hope School, Springfield, DT" (wear to edges, including loss to lower right corner). -- "Yankton Agency Police," (damage/loss near top right and left corners of mount). -- "Wiseman's residence near St. James, Nebraska; the Indians killed four of his children at once, while he was absent from home" (wear to top edge of print/mount, including slight puncture). -- "Northwestern Stage Co. from Pierre to Deadwood, DT." -- "Cedar Canyon. Fossil leaves are found here." -- Untitled view of soldiers on horseback, possibly conducting a military drill (spotting throughout, imperfection to print near to edge). -- "Crazy Bear, Pine Ridge Agency Indians." -- "Sitting Bull and his Squaw Number Two" (later copy print, spotting throughout, pinholes at each corner).

Together, 8 stereoviews.

The Larry Ness Collection of Native American Photography

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Cross, W.R. (1839-1907). A group of 8 stereoviews of the Dakota Territory including Indian School students and police.

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