MS 547 - William A Lovell Collection, Chief Wolf Robe | McCracken Research Library

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Collection Overview

Title: MS 547 - William A Lovell Collection, Chief Wolf Robe

Primary Creator: Wolf Robe, Chief (1838/1841-1910)

Extent: 1.0 Folders

Date Acquired: 06/27/2006

Subjects: Cheyenne Indians—Photographs.

Languages: English

Abstract

Photograph of Cheyenne Chief Wolf Robe, copyright 1892 by F A Rinehart, 8x10, black/white. Photo was removed from frame for preservation purposes. Photograph and backing were retained. Frame was disposed of.

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Biographical Note

Wolf Robe or Ho'néhevotoomáhe, the Southern Cheyenne chief is believed to be the man whose profile was used on the Indian-head nickel. He won the Benjamin Harrison peace medal, which he received from the federal government in 1890 for assisting the Cherokee Commission in negotiations for disposal of land.

Subject/Index Terms

Cheyenne Indians—Photographs.

Administrative Information

Repository: McCracken Research Library

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Acquisition Source: William A Lovell

Acquisition Method: gift

Preferred Citation: William A Lovell Collection, Chief Wolf Robe, MS 574 SC, McCracken Research Library, Buffalo Bill Center of the West

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