Nez Perce Collection (page 2)

Site of Chief Joseph of the Nez Perce campsite at Big Hole National Battlefield, Montana, USA. Site of the Nez Perce encampment at Big Hole National Battlefield, Montana, USA

CHIEF JOSEPH (1840-1904). American Nez Perce Native American chief. Painting, c1897, by E.A. Burbank

WYOMING: LOG CABIN, c1913. A log cabin in the woods with a marker indicating where U.S. Army General Oliver O. Howard passed with his wagon in pursuit of the Nez Perce tribe in Yellowstone National

NEZ PERCE CANOE, c1910. A Nez Perce Native American holding a pole and maneuvering a dugout canoe to the rocky shore of the Columbia River. Photograph by Edward S. Curtis, c1910

NEZ PERCE NATIVE AMERICANS. I-ah-to-tonah (Little Woman Mountain) and her son A-last-Sauked (Looking-away-off). Photograph, c1909

NEZ PERCE NATIVE AMERICANS. Four Nez Perce Native Americans at Colville Indian Reservation dressed to perform a dance. Photograph, c1910

NEZ PERCE NATIVE AMERICAN. Wa-nik-noote, a Nez Perce Native American. Photograph, c1899

SWEAT LODGE, c1910. A Nez Perce sweat lodge. Photograph by Edward S. Curtis, c1910

EDWARD CURTIS: NEZ PERCE. A Nez Perce Native American: photographed by Edward S. Curtis (1868-1952)

NEZ PERCE CHIEF, c1854. Lawyer, a Nez Perce chief. Drawing, c1854, by Gustavus Sohon

NEZ PERCE CHIEF, c1854. Timothy, a Nez Perce chief. Drawing, c1854, by Gustavus Sohon

NEZ PERCE: OLD JOSEPH. Old Joseph, father of Chief Joseph of the Nez Perce. Drawing, c1854, by Gustavus Sohon

Nez Perce Creek with bison grazing in the water at Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming

A view of White bird Hill in the Nez Perce National Historical Park. Palouse country in North Idaho

Tipi poles at sunrise at the Bighole National Battlefield Site near Wisdom Montana

Nez Perce National Historical Park at White bird, Idaho

Crop of green wheat near Nezperce, Idaho

NEZ PERCE CHIEF JOSEPH (1840?-1904). Wood engraving from an American newspaper of 1877

CHIEF JOSEPH (1840-1904). American Nez Perce Native American chief. Wood engraving, 1877

NEZ PERCE CAMPAIGN, 1877. Scenes from the U. S. Army campaign, October 1877, against the Nez Perce tribe
NEZ PERCE CAMPAIGN, 1877. Scenes from the U.S. Army campaign, October 1877, against the Nez Perce tribe. Wood engraving, American, 1877

IDAHO: NEZ PERCE AGENCY. Lapwai, headquarters of the U. S. Federal Nez Perce Agency in Idaho at the time of the U. S
IDAHO: NEZ PERCE AGENCY. Lapwai, headquarters of the U.S. Federal Nez Perce Agency in Idaho at the time of the U.S. army campaign to capture Chief Joseph. Wood engraving, American, 1877

CURTIS: RAVEN BLANKET, 1910. Raven Blanket, Nez Perce Native American. Photographed by Edward S. Curtis (1868-1952)

NEZ PERCE NATIVE AMERICAN. A Nez Perce Native American wearing a feather headdress. Photograph by Edward S. Curtis, c1910

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Native American with his horse on a trail in the Rocky Mountains, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century Frederic Remington Illustration

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Native American trapper in the Rocky Mountains of the Northwest. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut of a Frederic Remington Illustration

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Battle of Birch Creek during the Nez Perce War in eastern Oregon, 1878. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

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The Nez Perce, an American Indian tribe, inhabited various locations in 1715 and around 1700. Their rich cultural heritage is evident in the intricate beadwork displayed on a cradle board at the Olympia State Capitol Museum. This particular artifact, identified as PNAT2A-00011, showcases the exquisite craftsmanship of the Nez Perce people. One prominent figure among the Nez Perce was Chief Joseph (1840?-1904), a respected Native American leader. A line engraving from the 19th century captures his noble visage and signifies his significance within his tribe. His legacy lives on through historical accounts such as EVNT2A-00075. Chief Joseph's final resting place can be found in Colville, Washington State. The grave serves as a reminder of his leadership and enduring spirit that inspired many generations to come. Another notable individual from this tribe is Red Thunder, who was Chief Joseph's nephew. In 1903, a toned platinum print on heavy paper captured him exuding strength and resilience. Tragically, history also recounts the sorrowful event of Chief Joseph's passing through a color lithograph titled "Death of Joseph. " This artwork depicts the mourning of not only one man but also an entire community grieving their loss. In contrast to these somber depictions stands a lithograph portrait from 1907 showcasing Chief Joseph with pride and dignity. Created by an unknown artist, it immortalizes him as a symbol of bravery and perseverance during trying times for his people. An evocative photograph taken by Cyrenius Hall in June 1878 further highlights Chief Joseph's charisma as he gazes into eternity with determination etched upon his face. Through these glimpses into their history and culture, we gain insight into the remarkable journey undertaken by the Nez Perce people – their struggles against adversity while preserving their traditions for future generations to cherish.