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Ponca Tribe Adoption
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A view of two men on horses with many banners in the background. This was during the adoption of George Miller of the 101 Ranch, one of the early focal points of the oil rush in northeastern Oklahoma, into the Ponca Native American Tribe. Caption reads: "Adoption of Geo. Miller of 101 Ranch into the Ponca Indian Tribe, Oklahoma."
March 22, 1905
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Sun Dance of the Ponca Indians
March 22, 1905
A large group of Ponca Native Americans in the Sun dance, at the 101 Ranch, one of the early focal points of the oil rush in northeastern Oklahoma. Caption reads: "Sun Dance of the Ponca Indians, 1...
Cattle on the 101 Ranch
1908
View across field toward a group of cattle, with a farmhand to the right. A cow is laying on the ground in front of the herd. Caption reads: "Cattle on 101 Ranch, Oklahoma."
Cowboys Standing in Front of the Ranch House
1908
A group of men pose on horseback in front of the ranch house, with some men sitting in a the carriage. Behind the carriage are the outbuildings on the left. Caption reads: "101 Ranch. Bliss, Okla....
Cowboys and Cowgirls on Horses
1908
Elevated view of men and women on horseback in a strem. On the shoreline at the right is a horse-drawn carriage . Trees are further down the shoreline, and farm buildings are in the background, wit...
Cowboys at the 101 Ranch
1908
Group portrait of cowboys with a roped steer. In the background are farm outbuildings. On the other side of the fence behind them is a dog. Most men are on horseback, except for the two posing wit...
Cowgirl on Her Horse
1908
Portrait of a cowgirl sitting on her horse. She is wearing a work shirt, skirt, and hat. Caption reads: "A 101 Ranch Cow Girl, Oklahoma." In 1975 the ranch was designated as a National Historic La...
