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Ho-Chunk Powwow
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Ho-Chunk men are sitting and standing in an area portioned off by canvas barriers and a lodge and teepee. Identified as probably the Homecoming Powwow in 1908 at the intersection of Main and Second Streets. Dwellings can be seen in the background on a hill.
Van Schaick, Charles
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Ho-Chunk women and children near ciiporoke and teepee
1908
A cattail mat–covered ciiporoke (wigwam) and a small teepee were set up in a mock Ho-Chunk village for the 1908 homecoming celebration.
Ho-Chunk Men with European American Men
Three Ho-Chunk men and two European American men posing standing outside a teepee. The side of the teepee is raised and shows a Ho-Chunk man and woman sitting inside.
Copy Photograph of Ho-Chunk Men in Regalia
Copy photograph of five Ho-Chunk men posing standing outside tents, possibly at a powwow. They are dressed in full regalia, including headdresses, bandoleers, and moccasins.
Ho-Chunk and European American Crowd at Homecoming Powwow
1908
Groups of Ho-Chunk and non-Indians gathering on the streets of Black River Falls during the 1908 Homecoming Celebration.
Two Ho-Chunk Men Dressed in Regalia
Two Ho-Chunk men dressed in a regalia standing in front of a tent, possibly at a powwow.
Ho-Chunk Cattail Mat Lodge and Tepees
1908
A Ho-Chunk cattail mat lodge and tepees in an area partitioned off by canvas barriers. There is a person sitting on the ground on the left, and a medicine drum is on the ground in the middle of the...
