Sioux (Cheyenne)

Student file of Anna Swimmer, a member of the Sioux Nation, who entered the school on October 11, 1901 and departed on December 13, 1905. The file contains a student information card and a report after leaving indicating she was a housewife in White Horse, South Dakota in 1910.

In school documentation Anna Swimmer's married name is Anna…

Student information card of Anna Swimmer, a member of the Sioux Nation, who entered the school on October 11, 1901 and departed on December 13, 1905.

Student information card of Ellen Black Spotted Horse, a member of the Sioux Nation, who entered the school on October 11, 1901 and departed on July 9, 1902.

In school documentation Ellen Black Spotted Horse is also known as Ellen Black.

Student information card of Ellen Black, a member of the Sioux Nation, who entered the school on October 11, 1901 and departed on July 9, 1902.

Note: It is possible that the penciled in "S.H." after her name on this card indicates that she was also known as Ellen Black Spotted Horse.

Student file of Henry La Beau, a member of the Sioux Nation, who entered the school on October 11, 1901, and departed on December 1, 1901. The file contains a student information card, a returned student survey, and a report after leaving indicating he was a rancher in La Beau, South Dakota in 1911. 

In school documentation Henry La Beau…

Student information card of Henry La Beau, a member of the Sioux Nation, who entered the school on October 11, 1901 and departed on December 1, 1901. The file indicates La Beau was living in La Beau, South Dakota in 1913.

Student file of James Browndog, a member of the Sioux Nation, who entered the school on October 11, 1901, and departed on July 6, 1907. The file contains correspondence, a returned student survey, a photograph, a student information card, and a report after leaving indicating he was a stock man in Cherry Creek, South Dakota in 1910. 

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Student information card of James Browndog (Working Bearer), a member of the Sioux Nation, who entered the school on October 11, 1901 and departed on July 6, 1907. The file indicates Browndog was living in Cherry Creek, South Dakota in 1913.

Note: Students James Browndog and Laura Browndog were probably siblings. 

Progress card of James Browndog, a member of the Sioux Nation, who entered the school on October 11, 1901.

Note: Although this card shows an arrival date of September 1906, the admissions ledger and his file suggest that he actually arrived on October 11, 1901.

Student file of Laura Browndog, a member of the Sioux Nation, who entered the school on October 11, 1901 and departed on June 27, 1906. The file contains correspondence, a returned student survey, a former student response postcard, a student information card, and a report after leaving indicating she was a housewife in Cherry Creek, South…

Student information card of Laura Browndog, a member of the Sioux Nation, who entered the school on October 11, 1901 and departed on June 27, 1906. The file indicates Browndog was married and living in Cherry Creek, South Dakota in 1913.

Note: Students James Browndog and Laura Browndog were probably siblings. 

Student file of William Traversie, a member of the Sioux Nation, who entered the school on October 11, 1901, and departed on August 22, 1906. The file contains a student information card and a report after leaving indicating he was a stock man in the Cheyenne Agency in South Dakota during 1910. 

Student information card of William Traversie, a member of the Sioux Nation, who entered the school on October 11, 1901 and departed on August 28, 1906.

Studio portrait of James Browndog. A handwritten caption written along the side of the image probably reads: James Brown Dog.

Studio portrait of James Browndog around 1901.

Studio portrait of James Browndog wearing school uniform.

The caption reads: INDIAN PARADE. CHEYENNE RIVER INDIAN FAIR, DUPREE, SOUTH DAKOTA.

The reverse side includes a note from James Browndog to Superintendent Moses Friedman.