Descriptive Catalogue of Photographs of North American IndiansJackson, William Henry
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Descriptive Catalogue of Photographs of North American Indians
Jackson, William Henry
Indians of North America -- Biography; Indians of North America -- Portraits -- Catalogs
Head brave of the Pembinas, and resides at Pembina. Is a man of
considerable influence, his word being law with his band. Has good
common sense and fine executive ability. Was removed by the
Government to White Earth reservation, but refuses to live there,
and has gone back to his old home. Has fought the Sioux frequently,
and has been quite successful in stealing horses from them. Has two
wives. Does no farming.
1003. KA-EES-PA. _Something Blown Up by the Wind._ PEMBINA.
A half-breed, but lives and dresses like an Indian. His father was
made a chief of the Pembinas by the English and Americans, and upon
his death succeeded him. Is a very successful hunter, and is looked
upon as a representative man of the tribe.
1004. KE-WOE-SAIS-WE-RO. _The Man Who Knows How to Hunt._ PEMBINA.
A half-breed and third brave of the band. Always joined the
Chippewas in fighting the Sioux--the Pembinas fighting on
horseback--and counts four scalps. Is a trader. Is thought very much
of by his tribe, and has a reputation for moral worth and
straightforward dealing.
851. LARGE GROUP of the proceeding four numbers.
1068. SHAY-WI-ZICK. _Sour Spittle._ RED LAKE.
A brave of the Red Lake band of Chippewas and younger brother of the
head chief. His wife and children were killed by the Sioux, and he
fought them frequently in return, killing two. Was a good speaker
and farmed a good deal. Died last winter, aged about 70.
80, 1069. QUI-WI-ZHEN-SHISH. _Bad Boy._ RED LAKE.
Foremost brave of the Red Lake band. His father was chief, which
office is now held by his older brother. Was ranked as one of the
bravest of the Chippewas in their battles with the Sioux, and took
many scalps. Was a fine speaker and a man of much influence. Farmed
very successfully and raised considerable corn, and was also a good
hunter. Had two wives. Died in 1872.
1070. QUI-WI-ZENS. _The Boy._ RED LAKE.
A brave and a leading warrior in the battles of his tribe with the
Sioux. A good speaker, hunter, and farmer, although the farming is
done almost entirely by his wife and children, as is the case with
all these Indians. Is now dead.
1071. AUGUSTE. PEMBINA.
A brave of the Pembinas, formerly residing near the British line,
but now removed, with his band, to the White Earth reservation. Has
the reputation of being a miserable, worthless Indian, unwilling to
work, and adhering with great tenacity to the heathenish customs of
his tribe. Was baptized in his infancy by the Roman Catholics, but
has renounced his Christianity. Has had his skull broken three times
in quarrels with his own people, and has been twice wounded in
fights with the Sioux.
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