Photographic portraits of Modoc Indians of the Modoc War

Heller, Louis Herman

1873

PC 006

Contains 15 black and white cartes de visite picturing Modoc Indians who took part in the Modoc War of 1872-1873. Includes portraits of Kintpuash (Captain Jack) and his family, Schonchin, Steamboat Frank, Hooka Jim, Donald McKay (posed with Captain Jack's capturers), Shacknasty Jim, Scar-Faced Charley, Black Jim, Bogus Charley, Ike, Boston Charley, and Curly-Headed Doctor. Includes a group portrait with a Caucasian man identified as Fairchild.

Printed on mounts: I certify that L. Heller has this day taken the photographs of the above Modoc Indian prisoner under my charge. Capt. C.B. Throckmorton, 4th U.S. Artillery, Officer of the Day. I am cognizant of the above fact. Gen. Jeff. C. Davis, U.S.A.
Photos were published by Carleton E. Watkins. Watkins' Yosemite Art Gallery advertisement on verso.
Sitters' names are printed on recto of mounts.

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