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Collection Overview
Title: MS 547 - William A Lovell Collection, Chief Wolf Robe
Creator: Wolf Robe, Chief (1838/1841-1910)
Extent: 1.0 Folders
Date Acquired: 06/27/2006
Languages: English [eng]
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.
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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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