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Indian Sugar Camp
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Chippewa Indian Sugar Camp. Plate 61, preceding p. 199, vol. I, The Indian tribes of the United States: their history antiquities, customs, religion, arts, language, traditions, oral legends, and myths, ed. Francis S. Drake, 1884. From the earlier edition in 6 volumes by Henry Rowe Schoolcraft, 1847-57, Pl. 9, p. 59, vol. II.Photocopies of illustrations from Henry Rowe Schoolcraft's Information Respecting the History, Conditions and Prospect of the Indian Tribes of the United States, 1847-1857. 55 copyprints with probable additions. Drawn by Captain Seth Eastman, U.S. Army.
1850
Eastman, Seth, 1808-1875
Publication Information
| Creator | Eastman, Seth, 1808-1875 |
|---|---|
| Date Created | 1850 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 31 x 25 cm |
Collection Information
| Call Number | E77 S4 |
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Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED |
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