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Bottle Base with Pontil Scar from the Iowa and Sac and Fox Mission, 14DP384
Date: 1855-1880
Shown is a small bottle base that was recovered from excavations at the Iowa and Sac and Fox Mission in Doniphan County by Kansas Historical Society archeologists and Kansas Anthropological Association volunteers in 1994. The base shows a pontil scar, also called a ring pontil, that indicates the bottle was made using a blow pipe. This type of scar is common from the 1750s through the 1910s, though their frequency began to decline with the advent of bottle making machines in the 1880s. The Presbyterian Mission was built in 1845 and closed in 1863. After part of the building was razed, the rest was used as a residence until 1905. The State of Kansas acquired the property in 1941 and transferred it to the Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska in 2022.
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Dr. Price's Special Flavoring Extracts Bottle
Date: 1874-1883
This complete extract bottle was recovered from the excavation at the Iowa Sac and Fox Mission in Doniphan County. Dr. Vincent Clarence Price (1832-1914, grandfather of the actor Vincent Price) manufactured and distributed baking powder, flavorings, and other foods. Price joined in partnership with Charles R. Steele from 1874 to 1883 to make the "most perfect made in Vanilla, Lemon, Orange, Etc" flavorings "prepared from true fruits." The Presbyterian Mission was built in 1845 and closed in 1863. After that part of the building was razed, the rest was used as a residence until 1905. The State of Kansas acquired to property in 1941.
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Iowa, Sac and Fox Presbyterian Missio, Doniphan County, Kansas
Date: 1963
This set of photographs show the Iowa, Sac and Fox Presbyterian Mission in Highland, Kansas. The three story building of limestone and brick was completed in 1846 under the direction of the Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions. The facility housed and educated the children of the two tribes while functioning from 1863 to 1866 as a Indian Orphanage. After the institute closed in 1866, the building became a private residence until 1905. In 1941 the state of Kansas became the property owners. Since 1963 the Kansas Historical Society has administered this property as a state historic site. In 1996 the mission was rehabilitated as a museum to showcase the arts and history of the emigrant tribes of American Indians in northeast Kansas
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Iowa, Sac and Fox Presbyterian Mission, Doniphan County, Kansas
Date: Between 1900 and 1910
This photograph shows the Iowa, Sac and Fox Presbyterian Mission in Highland, Kansas. The three story building of limestone and brick was completed in 1846 under the direction of the Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions. The facility housed and educated the children of the two tribes while functioning from 1863 to 1866 as a Indian Orphanage. After the institute closed in 1866, the building became a private residence until 1905. In 1941 the state of Kansas became the property owners. Since 1963 the Kansas Historical Society has administered this property as a state historic site. In 1996 the mission was rehabilitated as a museum to showcase the arts and history of the emigrant tribes of American Indians in northeast Kansas.
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Iowa, Sac and Fox Presbyterian Mission, Doniphan County, Kansas
Date: Between 1866 and 1956
This set of photographs show the Iowa, Sac and Fox Presbyterian Mission in various times of it's existence in Highland, Kansas. The three story building of limestone and brick was completed in 1846 under the direction of the Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions. The facility housed and educated the children of the two tribes while functioning from 1863 to 1866 as a Native American Orphanage. After the institute closed in 1866, the building became a private residence until 1905. In 1941 the state of Kansas became the property owners. Since 1963 the Kansas Historical Society has administered this property as a state historic site. In 1996 the mission was rehabilitated as a museum to showcase the arts and history of the emigrant tribes of Native Americans in northeast Kansas. The building itself has since been closed to the public, however, Iowa and Sac & Fox Mission Site is now a drive-through site with interpretative signage.
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Iowa, Sac and Fox Presbyterian Mission, Doniphan County, Kansas
Date: October 1963
This set of photographs shows the Iowa, Sac and Fox Presbyterian Mission in Highland, Kansas. The three story building of limestone and brick was completed in 1846 under the direction of the Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions. The facility housed and educated the children of the two tribes while functioning from 1863 to 1866 as a Indian Orphanage. After the institute closed in 1866, the building became a private residence until 1905. In 1941 the state of Kansas became the property owners. Since 1963 the Kansas Historical Society has administered this property as a state historic site. In 1996 the mission was rehabilitated as a museum to showcase the arts and history of the emigrant tribes of American Indians in northeast Kansas.
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Iowa, Sac and Fox Presbyterian Mission, Doniphan County, Kansas
Date: 1963
This set of photographs show the Iowa, Sac and Fox Presbyterian Mission in Highland, Kansas. The three story building of limestone and brick was completed in 1846 under the direction of the Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions. The facility housed and educated the children of the two tribes while functioning from 1863 to 1866 as a Indian Orphanage. After the institute closed in 1866, the building became a private residence until 1905. In 1941 the state of Kansas became the property owners. Since 1963 the Kansas Historical Society has administered this property as a state historic site. In 1996 the mission was rehabilitated as a museum to showcase the arts and history of the emigrant tribes of American Indians in northeast Kansas.
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Iowa, Sac and Fox Presbyterian Mission, Doniphan County, Kansas
Date: June 1954
This photograph shows the Iowa, Sac and Fox Presbyterian Mission in Highland, Kansas. The three story building of limestone and brick was completed in 1846 under the direction of the Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions. The facility housed and educated the children of the two tribes while functioning from 1863 to 1866 as a Indian Orphanage. After the institute closed in 1866, the building became a private residence until 1905. In 1941 the state of Kansas became the property owners. Since 1963 the Kansas Historical Society has administered this property as a state historic site. In 1996 the mission was rehabilitated as a museum to showcase the arts and history of the emigrant tribes of American Indians in northeast Kansas.
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Iowa, Sac and Fox Presbyterian Mission, Doniphan County, Kansas
Date: Between 1880s and 1900s
This set of postcards show the Iowa, Sac and Fox Presbyterian Mission in Highland, Kansas. The three story building of limestone and brick was completed in 1846 under the direction of the Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions. The facility housed and educated the children of the two tribes while functioning from 1863 to 1866 as a Indian Orphanage. After the institute closed in 1866, the building became a private residence until 1905. In 1941 the state of Kansas became the property owners. Since 1963 the Kansas Historical Society has administered this property as a state historic site. In 1996 the mission was rehabilitated as a museum to showcase the arts and history of the emigrant tribes of American Indians in northeast Kansas.
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Iowa, Sac and Fox Presbyterian Mission, Doniphan County, Kansas
Date: 1938
This photograph shows a group of people gathered around the Iowa, Sac and Fox Presbyterian Mission in Highland, Kansas. The three story building of limestone and brick was completed in 1846 under the direction of the Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions. The facility housed and educated the children of the two tribes while functioning from 1863 to 1866 as a Indian Orphanage. After the institute closed in 1866, the building became a private residence until 1905. In 1941 the state of Kansas became the property owners. Since 1963 the Kansas Historical Society has administered this property as a state historic site. In 1996 the mission was rehabilitated as a museum to showcase the arts and history of the emigrant tribes of American Indians in northeast Kansas.
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Iowa, Sac and Fox Presbyterian Mission, Doniphan County, Kansas
Date: Between 1938 and 1945
This photograph shows the Iowa, Sac and Fox Presbyterian Mission in Highland, Kansas. The three story building of limestone and brick was completed in 1846 under the direction of the Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions. The facility housed and educated the children of the two tribes while functioning from 1863 to 1866 as a Indian Orphanage. After the institute closed in 1866, the building became a private residence until 1905. In 1941 the state of Kansas became the property owners. Since 1963 the Kansas Historical Society has administered this property as a state historic site. In 1996 the mission was rehabilitated as a museum to showcase the arts and history of the emigrant tribes of American Indians in northeast Kansas.
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Iowa, Sac and Fox Presbyterian Mission, Doniphan County, Kansas
Date: October 1963
This set of photographs show the Iowa, Sac and Fox Presbyterian Mission in Highland, Kansas. The three story building of limestone and brick was completed in 1846 under the direction of the Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions. The facility housed and educated the children of the two tribes while functioning from 1863 to 1866 as a Native American Orphanage. After the institute closed in 1866, the building became a private residence until 1905. In 1941 the state of Kansas became the property owners. Since 1963 the Kansas Historical Society has administered this property as a state historic site. In 1996 the mission was rehabilitated as a museum to showcase the arts and history of the emigrant tribes of Native American in northeast Kansas. The building itself has since been closed to the public, however, Iowa and Sac & Fox Mission Site is now a drive-through site with interpretative signage.
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Iowa, Sac and Fox Presbyterian Mission, Highland, Kansas
Date: Between 1963 and October 11, 1977
This set of photographs show the Iowa, Sac and Fox Presbyterian Mission in Highland, Kansas. The three story building of limestone and brick was completed in 1846 under the direction of the Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions. The facility housed and educated the children of the two tribes while functioning from 1863 to 1866 as a Indian Orphanage. After the institute closed in 1866, the building became a private residence until 1905. In 1941 the state of Kansas became the property owners. Since 1963 the Kansas Historical Society has administered this property as a state historic site. In 1996 the mission was rehabilitated as a museum to showcase the arts and history of the emigrant tribes of American Indians in northeast Kansas.
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J. B. R & Co Bottle from the Iowa and Sac and Fox Mission, 14DP384
Date: 1855-1905
This round bottle base was recovered from excavations at the Iowa and Sac and Fox Mission in Doniphan County by Kansas Historical Society archeologists and Kansas Anthropological Association volunteers in 1994. It advertises the bottle maker as "J. B. & Co New York," but no further information could be found regarding this company. The Presbyterian Mission was built in 1845 and closed in 1863. After part of the building was razed, the rest was used as a residence until 1905. The State of Kansas acquired the property in 1941 and transferred it to the Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska in 2022.
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Marbles from the Iowa and Sac and Fox Mission, 14DP384
Date: 1845-1905
These ceramic marbles were recovered from excavations at the Iowa and Sac and Fox Mission in Doniphan County by Kansas Historical Society archeologists and Kansas Anthropological Association volunteers in 1994. The smaller marble is a commie (common) and the larger fragment is a shooter, both used while playing games. The Presbyterian Mission was built in 1845 and closed in 1863. After part of the building was razed, the rest was used as a residence until 1905. The State of Kansas acquired the property in 1941 and transferred it to the Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska in 2022.
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Shield Nickel from the Iowa and Sac and Fox Mission, 14DP384
Date: 1869
This shield nickel was recovered from excavations at the Iowa and Sac and Fox Mission in Doniphan County by Kansas Historical Society archeologists and Kansas Anthropological Association volunteers in 1994. The nickel was minted in 1869 and bears a shield on one side with the number 5 surrounded by stars on the reverse. The Presbyterian Mission was built in 1845 and closed in 1863. After part of the building was razed, the rest was used as a residence until 1905. The State of Kansas acquired the property in 1941 and transferred it to the Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska in 2022.
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Transferware Dish Sherd from the Iowa Sac and Fox Mission, 14DP384
Date: 1845-1905
This brown transferware dish sherd is printed on both sides with a landscape scene. It was recovered from excavation at the Iowa Sac and Fox Mission in Doniphan County. The transferware printing method is shown on these two refit dinner plate sherds. The Presbyterian Mission was built in 1845 and closed in 1863. After that part of the building was razed, the rest was used as a residence until 1905. The State of Kansas acquired to property in 1941.
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Vinegar Bitters Bottle from the Iowa and Sac and Fox Mission, 14DP384
Date: 1845-1905
This round bottle base was recovered from excavations at the Iowa and Sac and Fox Mission in Doniphan County by Kansas Historical Society archeologists and Kansas Anthropological Association volunteers in 1994. It advertises "J WALKERS V.B" a vinegar based bitters 'medicine' that mostly consisted of alcohol. The Presbyterian Mission was built in 1845 and closed in 1863. After part of the building was razed, the rest was used as a residence until 1905. The State of Kansas acquired the property in 1941 and transferred it to the Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska in 2022.
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