Shawnee Collection

American Indian tribe locations in 1715
Map of Native American tribe locations circa 1715, continental U.S. Printed color lithograph

American Indian tribe locations about 1700
Map of Native American locations, circa 1700. Printed lithograph

Tecumseh, Native American chief of the Shawnee tribe
Tecumseh (Tecumtha, Tekamthi, 1768-1813), Native American Indian chief of the Shawnee tribe. He became the chief spokesman for the Indians of the Ohio Valley

TECUMSEH (1768-1813). Native American chief of the Shawnee tribe. Wood engraving, American, 19th century

Tecumseh and his brother, The Prophet
Tecumseh pulling his brother, The Prophet, by the hair. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

TECUMSEH (c1768-1813). Shawnee chief. Wood engraving, 1818

Map showing the lands assigned to emigrant Indians west of Arkansas and Missouri, 1836. Creator: Topographical Bureau
Map showing the lands assigned to emigrant Indians west of Arkansas and Missouri, 1836. Following passage of the Indian Removal Act in 1830

Piasecki H-21B CH-21B Work Horse Model 44
USAF Piasecki H-21B Ch-21B Work Horse Model 44 Parked Date: 1950s

Vertol H21 Shawnee on display at Florence Air and Missile Museum. Date: circa 1980

Vertol H-21C Shawnee 56-2159 (msn C.321), at Pima Air and Space Museum, Tucson, AZ. Date: circa 1990

The death of Tecumseh during The Battle of the Thames, October 5, 1813, from The History of Our Country
2657616 The death of Tecumseh during The Battle of the Thames, October 5, 1813, from The History of Our Country, published 1905 (litho) by American School

Quatawapea, or Colonel Lewis
3780707 Quatawapea, or Colonel Lewis by King, Charles Bird (1785-1862); (add.info.: Quatawapea, or Colonel Lewis, born c. 1774)

Qua-Ta-Wa-Pea (Shawnee), 1832-33 (oil on canvas)
3359384 Qua-Ta-Wa-Pea (Shawnee), 1832A-33 (oil on canvas) by Inman, Henry (1801-46); High Museum of Art, Atlanta, Georgia, USA; (add.info.: 38 1/2 x 33 5/8 inches)

Peasants of Bohemia drinking in a tavern, 1818
Peasants of Bohemia drinking wine in a tavern, 1818. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Mary Anne Vennings A Geographical Present being Descriptions of the Principal Countries of the World

The Battle of Tippecanoe, from The History of Our Country, published 1905 (litho)
2619211 The Battle of Tippecanoe, from The History of Our Country, published 1905 (litho) by Snyder, W. P. (fl.1890); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle of Tippecanoe, November 7, 1811)

A View of Col. Johnsons engagement with the Savages (commanded by Tecumseh
2630699 A View of Col. Johnsons engagement with the Savages (commanded by Tecumseh) near Moravian Town, October 5th, 1812, pub

Paytakootha ( Flying Clouds ), a Shawnee warrior
3780710 Paytakootha ( Flying Clouds ), a Shawnee warrior by King, Charles Bird (1785-1862); (add.info.: Paytakootha ( Flying Clouds ), a Shawnee warrior

Tenskwatawa (colour litho)
PNP468328 Tenskwatawa (colour litho) by King, Charles Bird (1785-1862) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tenskwatawa, aka The Prophet (1775-1836)

Natives of Virginia, America, 1818
6338270 Natives of Virginia, America, 1818 by English School, (18th century); (add.info.: Natives of Virginia, America, 1818)

Battle of the Thames and the Death of Tecumseh, by the Kentucky Mounted Volunteers led by
1630649 Battle of the Thames and the Death of Tecumseh, by the Kentucky Mounted Volunteers led by Colonel Richard M. Johnson, 5th October 1813, 1833 (hand-coloured litho) by Emmons

Tenskwatawa, c. 1830-1833. Creator: Henry Inman
Tenskwatawa, c. 1830-1833

Kish-Kallo-Wa (Family Algonquian-Tribe Shawnee), 1832-1833. Creator: Henry Inman
Kish-Kallo-Wa (Family Algonquian-Tribe Shawnee), 1832-1833

Lay-loo-ah-pee-ai-shee-kaw, Grass, Bush, and Blossom, Semicivilized, 1830

Catahecassa, c. 1830-1833. Creator: Henry Inman
Catahecassa, c. 1830-1833

Shawano Indians, 1861 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin
Shawano Indians, 1861/1869. Lay-law-she-kaw (chief with elongated ears) with his daughter Kay-te-qua (a hunter) and Ten-squa-ta-way (prophet blind in one eye) west of the Mississippi. 1831

The Female Eagle - Shawano, 1830. Creator: George Catlin
The Female Eagle - Shawano, 1830

Piasecki H-21C CH-21C Shawnee Model 43
Us Amry Piasecki H-21C Ch-21C Shawnee Model 43 Flying Date: 1957

Steam yacht Shawnee under way, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Steam yacht Shawnee under way, 1914. Shawnee is listed as owned by Earl De La Warr, Buckhurst, Sussex in 1910

The steam yacht Shawnee, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The steam yacht Shawnee, 1912

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

Tecumseh (c1768-1813), Native American chief of the Shawnees. Tecumseh led an uprising against the whites, which was crushed in 1811

Tecumseh confronting William Henry Harrison
Shawnee chief Tecumseh confronting William Henry Harrison in Indiana. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Southeast Indian tribe locations in 1776
Map of southeastern Native American Nations about 1776. Hand-colored woodcut

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

The death of Tecumseh in The Battle of the Thames, October, 1813, during the War of 1812. Tecumseh, c. 1768 -1813. Native American leader of the Shawnee

Confrontation between Tecumseh and William Harrison in August 1810. Tecumseh was demanding that the 1809 Treaty of Fort Wayne be rescinded

The death of Tecumseh during The Battle of the Thames, October 5, 1813. Tecumseh, 1768 -1813. Native American leader of the Shawnee and a large tribal confederacy known as Tecumsehs Confederacy

A picnic table beside a tranquil lake with golden leaves on the trees in autumn, shawnee state park; Ohio, united states of america

JACKSON AND NATIVE AMERICANS. The 1833 meeting at the White House of President Andrew Jackson, the Native American mystic Tenskwatawa ( The Prophet ), and Sauk Chief Black Hawk

Death of Tecumseh, native American leader of the Shawnee. Battle of the Thames on October 18th 1813 Date: October 18th 1813

PNAT2A-00006
Tecumseh in a British uniform. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

PNAT2A-00034
Shawnee mystic Tenskwatawa, known as The Prophet, holding a ceremony, early 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

PPRE2A-00179
Battle of Tippecanoe, in which General William Henry Harrison defeated Tecumsehs warriors. 1811. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century painting

Ka-Te-Qua / Female Eagle
Ka-te-qua (Female Eagle). 15 year old daughter of the chief of the Shawano (Shawnee) tribe. Date: 1830

The Sprague, Shawnee Park, Louisville, Kentucky, USA
The Sprague, a towboat used for pleasure rides in Shawnee Park, Louisville, Kentucky, USA. Date: circa 1908

TECUMSEH & ISaC BROCK 1812. The meeting of General Isaac Brock (1769-1812) and Tecumseh (1768-1813), 14 August 1812: line drawing by C.W. Jefferys

DEATH OF TECUMSEH, 1813. The death of Tecumseh at the Battle of the Thames, 5 October 1813. American lithograph, 1833

2619216; out of copyright

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Shawnee: A Resilient American Indian Tribe with a Legendary Chief In the vast expanse of North America in 1715, the Shawnee tribe found their home nestled within various locations. These resilient Native Americans thrived amidst the diverse landscapes, adapting to their surroundings and forging a unique culture. One name that resonates deeply with the Shawnee people is Tecumseh. Born around 1768, he would grow up to become one of history's most influential Native American chiefs. Tecumseh's leadership skills were unparalleled as he united numerous tribes against encroaching settlers during a time when tensions ran high. Around 1700, the Shawnee tribe inhabited lands stretching across present-day Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, and West Virginia. Their rich heritage was intricately woven into these territories through customs, traditions, and an unwavering connection to nature. Wood engravings from the 19th century depict Tecumseh alongside his brother known as The Prophet. Together they inspired their people to resist colonization and preserve their ancestral way of life. These engravings serve as powerful reminders of their indomitable spirit. The Vertol H21 Shawnee helicopter also bears homage to this remarkable tribe. Its name pays tribute to the strength and resilience embodied by both the Shawnees and Chief Tecumseh himself. This aircraft served as a symbol of progress while honoring those who came before. Tragically, on October 5th, 1813, at The Battle of Thames in Canada during the War of 1812-1814; Tecumseh met his untimely demise fighting for his people's freedom against British forces allied with American troops. His death marked a significant loss not only for the Shawnees but for all Indigenous nations seeking justice and autonomy.