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Chief Éše'he Ôhnéšesêstse (Ishaynishus, Two Moons) Photograph

 Collection
Identifier: RC2010-038

Scope and Contents

The photograph is of Cheyenne Chief Éše'he Ôhnéšesêstse (Ishaynishus, Two Moons)taken by Joseph K. Dixon during the Wanamaker Expedition in 1912.

Dates

  • Creation: 1912

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

The Chief Éše'he Ôhnéšesêstse (Ishaynishus, Two Moons) Photograph has no restrictions and is available for research. If you are interested in researching the materials, please contact the Dickinson Research Center to make an appointment.

Conditions Governing Use

The Chief Éše'he Ôhnéšesêstse (Ishaynishus, Two Moons) Photograph is the property of the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. Materials, even if owned by the NCWHM, may be protected under third party copyright. It is the patron’s responsibility to research and secure any such additional copyright and pay any required fees or royalties. It is not the intention of the NCWHM to impede upon any third party rights, and the NCWHM cannot be held responsible if the patron is involved in legal action due to violation of third party copyright claims.

Biographical / Historical

Cheyenne Chief Éše'he Ôhnéšesêstse (Ishaynishus, Two Moons)(1847-1917) fought in the Battle of Little Big Horn and many other confrontations with the United States military. As part of his role as Chief of the Cheyenne Northern Reservation, he traveled to Washington DC several times to champion his people and demand better conditions on the reservation. He also posed as one of the models for James Earle Fraser’s Buffalo Nickel.

Extent

0.08 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

This collection is comprised of a single silver photograph of Cheyenne Chief Éše'he Ôhnéšesêstse (Ishaynishus, Two Moons).

Processing Information

The Chief Éše'he Ôhnéšesêstse (Ishaynishus, Two Moons) Photograph was purchased by the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in August 2010.

Status
Completed
Date
2018
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the NCWHM Special Collections at Dickinson Research Center Repository

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