Ceremonial Group Dance | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society

Photograph

Ceremonial Group Dance

Ceremonial Group Dance | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society
Slightly elevated view of Ho Chunk performing at the Stand Rock Indian Ceremonial at night. A group of men, women and children are dancing in a circle, wearing Native American ceremonial clothing. In the background is a tipi, trees, and bark house. On the left are some spectators and a Ho Chunk man.<p>During its 78-year run (1919 to 1997) the Stand Rock Indian Ceremonial provided viewers a small glimpse into the ceremonies and dances performed by the Winnebago, Sioux, Kiowa and southwestern Native American tribes.</p>
DESCRIPTION
Slightly elevated view of Ho Chunk performing at the Stand Rock Indian Ceremonial at night. A group of men, women and children are dancing in a circle, wearing Native American ceremonial clothing. In the background is a tipi, trees, and bark house. On the left are some spectators and a Ho Chunk man.

During its 78-year run (1919 to 1997) the Stand Rock Indian Ceremonial provided viewers a small glimpse into the ceremonies and dances performed by the Winnebago, Sioux, Kiowa and southwestern Native American tribes.

RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:125856
Creation Date: 1959
Creator Name:Reese, Oliver
City:Wisconsin Dells
County:Columbia
State:Wisconsin
Collection Name:H.H. Bennett Studio collection, 1843-1998
Genre:Photograph
Original Format Type:negative, original
Original Format Number:PH 6062A BS 142-3457D
Original Dimensions:4.875 x 3.5 inches
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This image is one of thousands owned by the Wisconsin Historical Society and created by H.H. Bennett. The collection contains various subjects including views of the Wisconsin River, Wisconsin Dells, Winnebago Indians, Steamboats, and Milwaukee.

Upper Dells, Town of Lyndon, Juneau County. The performances took place at the Stand Rock Amphitheater.

SUBJECTS
Trees
Clothing
Ho Chunk Indians
Indian beadwork
Tourism
Outdoor photography
Women
Formations (Geology)
Children
Men
Indian dance
Rites and ceremonies
Social life and customs
Tipis
Winnebago Indians
Wisconsin

How to Purchase a Copy

Buy The Image

For commercial or non-profit use, please contact Image Sales.

By clicking "BUY" you agree to our Terms of Use.

10-percent discount for Society Members.

Image-purchasing questions? Please Contact Us.

RIGHTS AND PERMISSIONS
This image is issued by the Wisconsin Historical Society. Use of the image requires written permission from the staff of the Collections Division. It may not be sold or redistributed, copied or distributed as a photograph, electronic file, or any other media. The image should not be significantly altered through conventional or electronic means. Images altered beyond standard cropping and resizing require further negotiation with a staff member. The user is responsible for all issues of copyright. Please Credit: Wisconsin Historical Society.
Reference Details
Location:Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin

How to View in Person

To view this image, visit the Archives Research Room on the 4th floor at the Society Headquarters building in Madison, WI. Print out this index page and present it to the librarian. Use the links below to plan your visit to the Society's Archives.

Checking Out Materials

Visual materials in the Archives do not circulate and must be viewed in the Society's Archives Research Room.

How to Cite

For the purposes of a bibliography entry or footnote, follow this model:

Wisconsin Historical Society Citation
Wisconsin Historical Society, Creator, Title, Image ID. Viewed online at (copy and paste image page link).
Wisconsin Center for Film and Theater Research Citation
Wisconsin Center for Film and Theater Research, Creator, Title, Image ID. Viewed online at (copy and paste image page link).

Have Questions?

Contact our Archives staff by email.