Indian Wars Collection

Buffalo soldier drinking from his canteen on a desert march. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century Frederic Remington illustration

Buffalo soldiers charging to the rescue
Captain Dodges black troopers to the rescue in the west. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century Frederic Remington illustration

George A. Custer
Major General George Armstrong Custer. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a Matthew Brady photograph

The Last of His Race (The Vanishing American), 1908 (oil on composition board)
3247995 The Last of His Race (The Vanishing American), 1908 (oil on composition board) by Remington, Frederic (1861-1909); 45.7x31.5 cm; Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, CT, USA; American

Storming Dargai Heights
673463 Storming Dargai Heights; (add.info.: Storming Dargai Heights, An attack on Dargai Heights during the Tirah campaign resulted in the award of four Victoria Crosses)

Scene from The First Anglo-Sikh War
673447 Scene from The First Anglo-Sikh War; (add.info.: The First Anglo-Sikh War was fought between the Sikh Empire and the British East India Company between 1845 and 1846)

USA, Kansas, Larned, Fort Larned National Historic Site, mid-19th century military outpost, protecting the Santa Fe Trail, artillery

USA, Nebraska, Fort Robinson

Fort Laramie, Natiional Historic Site, Wyoming, USA

Absaroke Warrior on Horseback by Edward S. Curtis, c. 1910 (silver print)
3036274 Absaroke Warrior on Horseback by Edward S. Curtis, c.1910 (silver print) by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952) ; (add.info.: Absaroke (Crow) Warrior on Horseback by Edward S

Battle of Little Big Horn - Custers Dead Cavalry (colour litho)
980724 Battle of Little Big Horn - Custers Dead Cavalry (colour litho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Little Big Horn - Custers Dead Cavalry)

Indian Braves, 1899 (w / c on paper)
3614141 Indian Braves, 1899 (w/c on paper) by Russell, Charles Marion (1865-1926); 53x74.6 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

US Commissioners in council with Arapahoes and Cheyennes, c. 1862 (b / w photo)
DPL415570 US Commissioners in council with Arapahoes and Cheyennes, c.1862 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Denver Public Library

Famous Battery "E"of 1st Artillery, 1891 (b / w photo)
5042913 Famous Battery " E" of 1st Artillery, 1891 (b/w photo) by Grabill, John C. H. (fl. late 19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Gen. Miles and staff viewing the largest hostile Indian Camp in the U. S
5042911 Gen. Miles and staff viewing the largest hostile Indian Camp in the U.S. near Pine Ridge, 1891 (b/w photo) by Grabill, John C. H. (fl)

Chief Joseph (1840-1904) surrenders to Generals Miles & Howard, 1877 (litho)
PNP245396 Chief Joseph (1840-1904) surrenders to Generals Miles & Howard, 1877 (litho) by Remington, Frederic (1861-1909); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American

Hostile Indian camp, 1891 (b / w photo)
5042916 Hostile Indian camp, 1891 (b/w photo) by Grabill, John C. H. (fl. late 19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bird s-eye view of a large Lakota camp of teepees, horses)

On the Southern Plains, 1907 (oil on canvas)
3492930 On the Southern Plains, 1907 (oil on canvas) by Remington, Frederic (1861-1909); 76.5x129.9 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; American, out of copyright

Coporal Paul Weinert and gunners of Battery "E"1st Artillery
5042917 Coporal Paul Weinert and gunners of Battery " E" 1st Artillery by Grabill, John C. H. (fl. late 19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The great hostile Indian camp on River Brule near Pine Ridge, 1891 (photo)
5042914 The great hostile Indian camp on River Brule near Pine Ridge, 1891 (photo) by Grabill, John C. H. (fl. late 19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Lakota tipi camp near Pine Ridge)

General George Crook (1828-90) (b / w photo)
PNP261617 General George Crook (1828-90) (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

General Brooks Camp near Pine Ridge, 1891
5042912 General Brooks Camp near Pine Ridge, 1891 by Grabill, John C. H. (fl. late 19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: General Brooks Camp in South Dakota, Jan)

Buffalo soldiers of the 25th Infantry, some in buffalo robes, Fort Keogh, Montana
5042892 Buffalo soldiers of the 25th Infantry, some in buffalo robes, Fort Keogh, Montana, 1890 (gelatin silver print) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; American

Battle of Little Big Horn - Indians Leaving Battle Ground (colour litho)
980725 Battle of Little Big Horn - Indians Leaving Battle Ground (colour litho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Battle of Little Big Horn (colour litho)
980723 Battle of Little Big Horn (colour litho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Little Big Horn)

My Bunkie, 1899 (oil on canvas)
3432878 My Bunkie, 1899 (oil on canvas) by Schreyvogel, Charles (1861-1912); 64x86.4 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; American, out of copyright

Harmars defeat at Fort Wayne, Indiana, 1791
Map of General Harmars defeat by the Miami and Shawnee at Fort Wayne, Indiana, 1791 Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Geronimo, 1829-1909. A leader and medicine man of the Bedonkohe band of the Apache tribe

Fort Abraham Lincoln graveyard, North Dakota
Graves of soldiers who died of freezing or typhoid at Fort Abraham Lincoln, North Dakota, 1870s. Photograph

Fort McKeen blockhouse, aka Fort Abraham Lincoln, North Dakota
Fort McKeen blockhouse replica, renamed Fort Abraham Lincoln, built during Indian Wars, North Dakota, 1870s. Photograph

NATI2A-00187
Comanche and Arapaho leaders holding a council of war about white encroachment on their land, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Wounded Comanche chief escaping after a battle
Comanches escaping with their chief from fight with US Army under General John Davidson in the Texas Panhandle, 1874. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

War film production, early 20th century C016 / 2544
War film production, early 20th century. Film-makers and actors during production of a battle scene in an early silent film

1840 Juan Manuel de Rosas, Help to Darwin
Juan Manuel de Rosas (March 30, 1794 - March 14th, 1877). Conservative Argentine politician, (and dictator), Governor and soldier. Painting by Gaetano Descalzi around 1840

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"Unveiling the Untold Stories: The Indian Wars of America" Step into the vivid tapestry of history as we explore the tumultuous era known as the Indian Wars. From the vast plains to the rugged mountains, this captivating chapter in American history witnessed both tragedy and heroism. In a timeless image, a Buffalo soldier quenches his thirst from his canteen, embodying resilience amidst adversity. These African American soldiers played an integral role in these conflicts, their bravery etched into the annals of time. The name George A. Custer reverberates through history, forever linked to one fateful battle at Little Big Horn. As we delve deeper into his story, we uncover layers of complexity surrounding this controversial figure who met his demise on that infamous day. Amidst chaos and danger, Buffalo soldiers charge fearlessly to rescue their comrades-in-arms. Their unwavering loyalty and determination shine through as they become beacons of hope during some of America's darkest hours. "The Last of His Race (The Vanishing American)" by Edward S. Curtis captures a poignant moment frozen in time - an indigenous warrior standing tall against encroaching forces threatening his way of life. This evocative artwork serves as a stark reminder of cultural loss and resilience. Journey back to mid-19th century military outposts like Fort Larned National Historic Site in Kansas or Fort Robinson in Nebraska; witness firsthand where strategic decisions were made and lives were forever changed. Fort Laramie National Historic Site stands proudly today as a testament to diplomacy between settlers and Native Americans during these turbulent times—a beacon for understanding our shared past. Edward S. Curtis' "Absaroke Warrior on Horseback" transports us back to 1910 with its striking silver print capturing strength personified atop majestic steeds—an homage to indigenous heritage preserved through artistry. Through vibrant lithographs like "Battle of Little Big Horn.