Traders at Fort Garry, Manitoba
A Red River oxcart and other wagon parked near fort with people visiting. one man carrying head with antlers of likely a moose. In background are buildings and likely guard tower of fort. Lithographs; Color images; 19 x 23 cm. "Sketches in the Northwest. Our first illustration on page 73 gives...
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ftnorthdakotastu:oai:cdm16921.contentdm.oclc.org:dakota-lith/18 2023-05-15T16:35:33+02:00 Traders at Fort Garry, Manitoba Rogers, W. A. (William Allen), 1854-1931; Harper's Magazine Co.; New York (N.Y.); 1870-1879; 1879 24 bits; image/jp2; 19,689,949 bytes 400 ppi; 2984 3837 http://cdm16921.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/dakota-lith/id/18 eng; eng North Dakota State University Libraries, Institute for Regional Studies; rsL00071 http://cdm16921.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/dakota-lith/id/18 Consult: http://library.ndsu.edu/ndsuarchives/duplication-services Institute for Regional Studies, NDSU, Fargo (Folio 102.InS57.3a) Image in public domain. PDM Folio 102.InS57.3a Dakota Lithographs and Engravings Collection Folio 102; Consult: http://hdl.handle.net/10365/6673 Harper's Weekly, Jan. 25, 1879. p. 73. Military Forts & fortifications Trading posts Commerce Carts & wagons Horses Ox teams Antlers Moose Red River carts Fort Garry (Man.) Manitoba Canada Image; Still image; 1879 ftnorthdakotastu 2017-12-14T11:33:51Z A Red River oxcart and other wagon parked near fort with people visiting. one man carrying head with antlers of likely a moose. In background are buildings and likely guard tower of fort. Lithographs; Color images; 19 x 23 cm. "Sketches in the Northwest. Our first illustration on page 73 gives a view of old Fort Garry, the principal trading post of the Hudson Bay company in Manitoba. The sketch shows a portion of the fort, which is a formidable defense against Indian attacks, although it would not be much of an obstacle in the way of ordinary artillery. The building on the right is the company's store, where Indians and white trappers dispose of their furs and other spoils of the chase, and obtain in return supplies of food, ammunition, clothing, and any articles of outfit they may need. The lower illustration shows an interesting ceremony observed by the Sioux about the famous 'Standing Rock,' situated near the Missouri River in Northern Dakota. This rock is of a very peculiar shape, and with it are connected several Indian legends. Among the Sioux the one most generally believed is that the stone was, many years ago, a young and beautiful Indian girl, whose betrothed was slain in battle. She mourned for him with the deepest and most constant sorrow, and although many warrior suitors sought her in marriage, she remained true to her first and only love. When she died, many years afterward, the Great Spirit transformed her body into this stone, so that, instead of mouldering in the dust, it might remain forever as a memorial of her love and fidelity. It is an object of great veneration among the Sioux, who visit it frequently, strew tobacco leaves, medicine bags, food, and trinkets around it, and paint the surface with rude, fantastic designs." - Article accompany image, found on page 74. Title from caption with image. on same page is color engraving "Standing Rock, the sacred stone of the Sioux." Other/Unknown Material Hudson Bay North Dakota State University (NDSU): Digital Horizons Canada Garry ENVELOPE(-62.233,-62.233,-63.350,-63.350) Hudson Hudson Bay Indian |
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Military Forts & fortifications Trading posts Commerce Carts & wagons Horses Ox teams Antlers Moose Red River carts Fort Garry (Man.) Manitoba Canada Rogers, W. A. (William Allen), 1854-1931; Harper's Magazine Co.; New York (N.Y.); Traders at Fort Garry, Manitoba |
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A Red River oxcart and other wagon parked near fort with people visiting. one man carrying head with antlers of likely a moose. In background are buildings and likely guard tower of fort. Lithographs; Color images; 19 x 23 cm. "Sketches in the Northwest. Our first illustration on page 73 gives a view of old Fort Garry, the principal trading post of the Hudson Bay company in Manitoba. The sketch shows a portion of the fort, which is a formidable defense against Indian attacks, although it would not be much of an obstacle in the way of ordinary artillery. The building on the right is the company's store, where Indians and white trappers dispose of their furs and other spoils of the chase, and obtain in return supplies of food, ammunition, clothing, and any articles of outfit they may need. The lower illustration shows an interesting ceremony observed by the Sioux about the famous 'Standing Rock,' situated near the Missouri River in Northern Dakota. This rock is of a very peculiar shape, and with it are connected several Indian legends. Among the Sioux the one most generally believed is that the stone was, many years ago, a young and beautiful Indian girl, whose betrothed was slain in battle. She mourned for him with the deepest and most constant sorrow, and although many warrior suitors sought her in marriage, she remained true to her first and only love. When she died, many years afterward, the Great Spirit transformed her body into this stone, so that, instead of mouldering in the dust, it might remain forever as a memorial of her love and fidelity. It is an object of great veneration among the Sioux, who visit it frequently, strew tobacco leaves, medicine bags, food, and trinkets around it, and paint the surface with rude, fantastic designs." - Article accompany image, found on page 74. Title from caption with image. on same page is color engraving "Standing Rock, the sacred stone of the Sioux." |
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Rogers, W. A. (William Allen), 1854-1931; Harper's Magazine Co.; New York (N.Y.); |
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Rogers, W. A. (William Allen), 1854-1931; Harper's Magazine Co.; New York (N.Y.); |
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Rogers, W. A. (William Allen), 1854-1931; Harper's Magazine Co.; New York (N.Y.); |
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Traders at Fort Garry, Manitoba |
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Traders at Fort Garry, Manitoba |
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Traders at Fort Garry, Manitoba |
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Traders at Fort Garry, Manitoba |
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Traders at Fort Garry, Manitoba |
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traders at fort garry, manitoba |
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North Dakota State University Libraries, Institute for Regional Studies; |
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1879 |
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http://cdm16921.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/dakota-lith/id/18 |
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1870-1879; |
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ENVELOPE(-62.233,-62.233,-63.350,-63.350) |
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Canada Garry Hudson Hudson Bay Indian |
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Canada Garry Hudson Hudson Bay Indian |
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Hudson Bay |
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Hudson Bay |
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Folio 102.InS57.3a Dakota Lithographs and Engravings Collection Folio 102; Consult: http://hdl.handle.net/10365/6673 Harper's Weekly, Jan. 25, 1879. p. 73. |
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rsL00071 http://cdm16921.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/dakota-lith/id/18 |
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Consult: http://library.ndsu.edu/ndsuarchives/duplication-services Institute for Regional Studies, NDSU, Fargo (Folio 102.InS57.3a) Image in public domain. |
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