Riordan, D.M.

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Black Horse and Navajo Jack with Maj. Riordan and Chee Dodge [version 1], c. 1885

Studio portrait of Major D.M. Riordan (Navajo agent) and Chee Dodge (Navajo interpreter) with chiefs Black Horse (seated at left) and Navajo Jack (seated at right). Riordan and Chee are identified in the original caption. The identification of the two chiefs was made based on comparison with other images. 

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Glass Plate Negative
Repository:
National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Black Horse and Navajo Jack with Maj. Riordan and Chee Dodge [version 2], c. 1885

Studio portrait of Major D.M. Riordan (Navajo agent) and Chee Dodge (Navajo interpreter) with chiefs Black Horse (seated at left) and Navajo Jack (seated at right). Riordan and Chee are identified in the original caption. The identification of the two chiefs was made based on comparison with other images.

The Cumberland County Historical…

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Photographic Print, B&W
Repository:
Cumberland County Historical Society
Status of the Navajo Agency Following the Death of Manuelito Choni
August 13-20, 1883

D. M. Riordan, U.S. Indian Agent for the Navajo Agency, writes to the Richard Henry Pratt on the anger of Manuelito regarding the death of his son. Manuelito asks for all of the Navajo students to be sent back from Carlisle. Riordan states that at a minimum Manuelito's son should be returned.

Pratt also states in his letter to…

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Letters/Correspondence
Repository:
National Archives and Records Administration
Transportation of Robert Stewart and Antoinette to Navajo Agency
August 16, 1883

Richard Henry Pratt requests permission to pay for the expenses of transporting Robert Stewart and Antoinette Williams to the Navajo Agency in order to take positions as teachers.

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Letters/Correspondence
Repository:
National Archives and Records Administration
Navajo Agent Discusses Difficulties Involved in Oversight
August 27 - September 8, 1883

Richard Henry Pratt forwards letter from D. M. Riordan, U.S. Indian Agent for the Navajo Agency, discussing the hardships involved in overseeing the agency. Pratt also discusses various matters at the Carlisle Indian School.

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Letters/Correspondence
Repository:
National Archives and Records Administration
Authority Sought for Cora Eyre to Work at Navajo Agency
November 28, 1883

Richard Henry Pratt requests the Office of Indian Affairs authority to send Cora Eyre to the Navajo Agency to work as a laundress at the agency school.

Format:
Letters/Correspondence
Repository:
National Archives and Records Administration