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Subject: Indians of North America


American Antiquities and Discoveries in the West: Being an Exhibition of the Evidence that an Ancient Population of Partially Civilized Nations...Peopled America American Antiquities and Discoveries in the West: Being an Exhibition of the Evidence that an Ancient Population of Partially Civilized Nations...Peopled America

This is the second, revised edition of Josiah Priest's book, *American Antiquities and Discoveries in the West*. Published in 1833, it expands upon the evidence for an ancient, partially civilized population in America, exploring their origins and describing their monumental works. Notably, this edition includes an extensive account of the Jews and a discussion of Mormon origins, new additions to this edition.

Carte de Visite Photograph: Pawnee Man Carte de Visite Photograph: Pawnee Man

Carte de visite (CDV) photograph of a Pawnee man, circa 1868. The image depicts a man wrapped in a buffalo robe, holding a bow and two arrows. A single golden eagle tail feather adorns his scalp lock. The photograph bears the imprint of Max Meyer, Dealer in Musical Instruments…Fancy Goods & Cutlery, Omaha, Nebraska. The verso is stamped with the inscription "Pawnee," and the same inscription appears in reverse off-print on the recto. The photograph is likely the work of the Jackson Bros. Studio. Max Meyer was the elder brother of Julius Meyer, whose "Indian Wigwam Emporium" sold Indian artifacts and war trophies, including photographs of Native American clients.

Leavenworth Times, July 24, 1867 Leavenworth Times, July 24, 1867

Issue of the Leavenworth Times newspaper published in Leavenworth, Kansas on July 24, 1867. The issue contains various advertisements, news related to Custer and Native Americans, and mentions individuals such as Dr. Epstein, J. Ringolsky, Jacob Sieglitz, and S.M. Rothschild.

Trade Card: Winesteiner, 35 East Third Street Trade Card: Winesteiner, 35 East Third Street

Trade card depicting an Indian head on the front and an unidentified reverse. The card indicates the business is located at 35 East Third Street. The date is estimated as 1863 based on the collection's date range, although it is not explicitly stated on the trade card itself.

Trade Token: Dry Goods, Indian Head Design Trade Token: Dry Goods, Indian Head Design

A trade token featuring an Indian head on the obverse and the words "DRY GOODS" on the reverse. The token dates to circa 1863 and is associated with Philip Bach. Its geographic location is linked to a latitude and longitude that suggests a location near Ann Arbor, Michigan.