Kickapoo Collection

Indian campaign of 1832: Map of the country, 1832 (pen & ink on paper)
NBY332345 Indian campaign of 1832: Map of the country, 1832 (pen & ink on paper) by Rose, Edwin (fl.1832); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: map from The Black Hawk War)

Kickapoo Indian medicine men (chromolitho)
5235962 Kickapoo Indian medicine men (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kickapoo Indian medicine men)

Ma-shee-na, Elks Horns, a Subchief, 1830. Creator: George Catlin
Ma-shee-na, Elks Horns, a Subchief, 1830

Kickapoo Indians Preaching and Praying, 1861 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin
Kickapoo Indians Preaching and Praying, 1861/1869. Kee-an-ne-kuk (prophet) with Ah-ton-we-tuk (aged chief) and Ah-to-wot-o-mie (wife of the prophet), remnant of a tribe living in Illinois

Kickapoos and Weas, 1841. Artist: Myers and Co
Kickapoos and Weas, 1841. A print from Letters and Notes on the Manners, Customs and Condition of the North American Indians2, by Wiley and Putnam, 161 Broadway, New York, 1841

Tucumcari, New Mexico, USA. Old Medicine show wagon

Embassy of Kickapoo Indians to the Emperor of Mexico, 1865

UNION PACIFIC POSTER, 1867. A Union Pacific Railroad broadside of 1867 advertising land for sale in Kansas, including acreage on the Kickapoo Indian Reservation

CATLIN: THE FOREMOST MAN. Kee-an-ne-kuk, or The Foremost Man, Chief of the Kickapoo Tribe of Illinois and Kansas. Oil on canvas by George Catlin, c1831

Embassy of Kickapoo Indians to the Emperor of Mexico, 1865

Patent medicine label with the likeness of Texas Charley Bigelow of Healy & Bigelow
PATENT MEDICINE, c1890. Patent medicine label with the likeness of Texas Charley Bigelow of Healy & Bigelow, Kickapoo Native American Medicine promoters, c1890

Healy & Bigelows Kickapoo Indian Medicine Company. American advertisement, c1890
PATENT MEDICINE, c1890. Healy & Bigelows Kickapoo Indian Medicine Company. American advertisement, c1890

Racial / Kickapoo C1830
Two Kickapoo men in an attitude of prayer

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"Kickapoo: A Journey through History and Culture" Step back in time to the year 1832, as we explore the captivating Indian campaign that unfolded. Delve into the intricacies of this historical event with a detailed map showcasing the country during that period. Immerse yourself in the world Indian medicine men, brought to life through vibrant chromolithographs. Witness their wisdom and healing powers as they harness nature's remedies for the betterment of their tribe. Meet Ma-shee-na, an esteemed Subchief adorned with majestic elk horns. This remarkable portrait by George Catlin captures his strength and leadership within the Kickapoo community during 1830. Experience a poignant moment frozen in time as George Catlin presents us with "Kickapoo Indians Preaching and Praying" from 1861/1869. Feel their spiritual devotion radiate from this powerful artwork. Discover an intriguing encounter between Kickapoos and Weas depicted by Myers & Co in 1841. This artistic masterpiece showcases cultural exchange amidst Native American tribes, highlighting unity despite differences. Travel westward to Tucumcari, New Mexico, where an old Medicine show wagon once roamed its streets. Marvel at how these traveling performers captivated audiences with their mesmerizing displays of healing arts. Uncover a pivotal moment in history - witness Border Ruffians from Missouri casting votes for a pro-slavery legislature in Kickapoo, Kansas Territory during the Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1855. An engraving that reflects America's tumultuous past. Embark on an extraordinary journey alongside representatives from Kickapoo Indians who embarked on an embassy to meet Emperor Maximilian I of Mexico in 1865. Experience diplomacy across borders like never before. Marvel at Union Pacific Railroad's broadside advertisement from 1867 promoting travel opportunities near Kickapoo lands - a testament to progress intertwining with indigenous territories.