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This is an illustration of captured Cheyenne chiefs identified as (left to right) Fat Bear, Dull Knife, and Big Head. These men were held by Custer as hostages in exchange for the return of white prisoners. This drawing was copied from Following the Guidon. Funds for digitization provided by Mr. Steve Peckel in memory of William Chalfant.
Date: Unknown
Item Number: 304809
Call Number: E99 C53 *16
KSHS Identifier: DaRT ID: 304809
Collections - Photograph
Date - 1854-1860
Date - 1861-1869
Date - 1870s
Government and Politics - Crime and Punishment - Prisoners
Objects and Artifacts - Communication Artifacts - Documentary Artifact - Photograph
People - American Indians - Tribes - Cheyenne
Type of Material - Illustrations
Type of Material - Photographs
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