Grabill Collection (#4)

Hostile Indian camp, John C. H. Grabill was an american photographer. In 1886 he opened his first photographic studio

U. S. School for Indians at Pine Ridge, S
U.S. School for Indians at Pine Ridge, S.D. John C. H. Grabill was an american photographer. In 1886 he opened his first photographic studio

Indian chiefs who counciled with Gen. Miles and setteled [sic] the Indian War -- Standing Bull, Bear Who Looks Back Running [Stands and Looks Back], Has the Big White Horse, White Tail

A young Oglala girl sitting in front of a tipi, with a puppy beside her, probably on or near Pine Ridge Reservation, John C. H. Grabill was an american photographer

Whats left of Big Foots band, John C. H. Grabill was an american photographer. In 1886 he opened his first photographic studio

Indian Council in Hostile Camp, John C. H. Grabill was an american photographer. In 1886 he opened his first photographic studio

Indian Warriors. Mr. Bear-that-Runs-and-Growls, Mr. Warrior, Mr. One-Tooth-Gone, Mr. Sole (bottom of foot), Mr. Make-it-Long, John C. H. Grabill was an american photographer

A pretty group at an Indian tent, John C. H. Grabill was an american photographer. In 1886 he opened his first photographic studio

Home of Mrs. American Horse. Visiting squaws at Mrs. As home in hostile camp, John C. H. Grabill was an american photographer. In 1886 he opened his first photographic studio

Red Cloud and American Horse. The two most noted chiefs now living, John C. H. Grabill was an american photographer. In 1886 he opened his first photographic studio

Tasunka, Ota (alias Plenty Horse[s]), the slayer of Lieut. Casey, near Pine Ridge, S.D. John C. H. Grabill was an american photographer. In 1886 he opened his first photographic studio

The Indian Girls Home. A group of Indian girls and Indian police at Big Foot s
The Indian Girls Home. A group of Indian girls and Indian police at Big Foots village on reservation, John C. H. Grabill was an american photographer. In 1886 he opened his first photographic studio

Chief Rocky Bears home, John C. H. Grabill was an american photographer. In 1886 he opened his first photographic studio

The Great Hostile Camp, John C. H. Grabill was an american photographer. In 1886 he opened his first photographic studio

Three of Uncle Sams Pets. We get rations every 29 days. Our pulse is good. Expressive medium. We put in 60 minutes each hour in our present attitude, John C. H. Grabill was an american photographer

Deadwood Central R. R. Engineer Corps, John C. H. Grabill was an american photographer
Deadwood Central R.R. Engineer Corps, John C. H. Grabill was an american photographer. In 1886 he opened his first photographic studio

A pretty view. At picnic grounds on Homestake Road, John C. H. Grabill was an american photographer. In 1886 he opened his first photographic studio

Little, instigator of Indian Revolt at Pine Ridge, 1890, John C. H. Grabill was an american photographer. In 1886 he opened his first photographic studio

Harney Range. Horseshoe Curve on the B[urlington] and M[issouri River] Ry. near Custer City, S.D. John C. H. Grabill was an american photographer. In 1886 he opened his first photographic studio

Whitewood Canyon, Wade and Jones R. R. Camp, Black So
Whitewood Canyon, Wade and Jones R.R. Camp, Black So. Dak. John C. H. Grabill was an american photographer. In 1886 he opened his first photographic studio

Horse Shoe Curve. On Burlington and Missouri River R y. Buckhorn Mountains in background, John C. H. Grabill was an american photographer. In 1886 he opened his first photographic studio

In mid air. A wonderful blast in building railroad to Deadwood, John C. H. Grabill was an american photographer. In 1886 he opened his first photographic studio

Grand Canyon. Elk Canyon on Black Hills and Ft. P. R.R, John C. H. Grabill was an american photographer. In 1886 he opened his first photographic studio

On the Burlington and Missouri River R y near Hot Springs, S.D. John C. H. Grabill was an american photographer. In 1886 he opened his first photographic studio

Giant Bluff. Elk Canyon on Black Hills and Ft. P. R.R. John C. H. Grabill was an american photographer. In 1886 he opened his first photographic studio

Hot Springs, S. D. From the Fremont, Elkhorn and M. V. Ry. bridge looking north to Fred T
Hot Springs, S.D. From the Fremont, Elkhorn and M.V. Ry. bridge looking north to Fred T. Evans residence and plunge bath, John C. H. Grabill was an american photographer

Happy Hours in Camp. G. and B. &M. Engineers Corps and Visitors, John C
Happy Hours in Camp. G. and B.&M. Engineers Corps and Visitors, John C. H. Grabill was an american photographer. In 1886 he opened his first photographic studio

Officers of the 9th Cavalry, John C. H. Grabill was an american photographer. In 1886 he opened his first photographic studio

Engineers Corps camp and visitors, John C. H. Grabill was an american photographer. In 1886 he opened his first photographic studio

Copr. Paul Wernert [i. e. Weinert] and gunners of Battery E 1st Artillery, John C
Copr. Paul Wernert [i.e. Weinert] and gunners of Battery E 1st Artillery, John C. H. Grabill was an american photographer. In 1886 he opened his first photographic studio

The Cavalier. The young soldier and his horse on duty [a]t camp Cheyenne, John C. H. Grabill was an american photographer. In 1886 he opened his first photographic studio

General Miles and staff, John C. H. Grabill was an american photographer. In 1886 he opened his first photographic studio

Viewing Hostile Indian Camp, John C. H. Grabill was an american photographer. In 1886 he opened his first photographic studio

Grand review. U. S. troops after surrender of Indians at Pine Ridge Agency, S. D. John C
Grand review. U.S. troops after surrender of Indians at Pine Ridge Agency, S.D. John C. H. Grabill was an american photographer. In 1886 he opened his first photographic studio

Company C, 3rd U. S. Infantry near Fort Meade, So
Company C, 3rd U.S. Infantry near Fort Meade, So. Dak. John C. H. Grabill was an american photographer. In 1886 he opened his first photographic studio

The fighting 7th officers, John C. H. Grabill was an american photographer. In 1886 he opened his first photographic studio

Grand review, John C. H. Grabill was an american photographer. In 1886 he opened his first photographic studio

Company C, 3rd U. S. Infantry, caught on the fly, near Fort Meade
Company C, 3rd U.S. Infantry, caught on the fly, near Fort Meade. Bear Butte in the distance, John C. H. Grabill was an american photographer. In 1886 he opened his first photographic studio

Famous Battery E of 1st Artillery. These brave men and the Hotchkiss gun that Big Foots Indians thought were toys, together with the fighting 7th whats left of Gen

Jollification. Deadwood People celebrating the building of D. O. R. R. road to Lead City
Jollification. Deadwood People celebrating the building of D.O.R.R. road to Lead City, John C. H. Grabill was an american photographer. In 1886 he opened his first photographic studio

Near Fort Meade. I troop, 8th Cavalry, John C. H. Grabill was an american photographer. In 1886 he opened his first photographic studio

People of Deadwood celebrating completion of a stretch of railroad, John C. H. Grabill was an american photographer. In 1886 he opened his first photographic studio

Deadwood. Grand Lodge I. O. O. F. of the Dakotas, resting in front of City Hall after
Deadwood. Grand Lodge I.O.O.F. of the Dakotas, resting in front of City Hall after the Grand Parade, May 21, 1890, John C. H. Grabill was an american photographer

Celebrating. Deadwood people celebrating the building of the largest reduction works of the kind (for gold and silver ores) in the world, John C. H. Grabill was an american photographer

Deadwood. Grand Lodge I. O. O. F. of Dakotas. Street Parade, May 21, 1890, John C. H
Deadwood. Grand Lodge I.O.O.F. of Dakotas. Street Parade, May 21, 1890, John C. H. Grabill was an american photographer. In 1886 he opened his first photographic studio

Lead City Mines and Mills. The Great Homestake Mines and Mills, John C. H. Grabill was an american photographer. In 1886 he opened his first photographic studio

The Columbian Parade. Oct. 20th, 1 Forming of parade on lake front. 100, 000 people in sight. Section No. 1, John C. H. Grabill was an american photographer

Colorado, John C. H. Grabill was an american photographer. In 1886 he opened his first photographic studio

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"Capturing the Essence of History: John C. H. Grabill's Glimpses into the Wild West" Step back in time to Sioux encampments, where Miniconjou Sioux Native Americans resided in their tipis on or near South Dakota's Pine Ridge Reservation. In 1891, photographer John C. H. Grabill immortalized this scene, offering a rare glimpse into their way of life. In another captivating photograph from c1888, we witness Ned Coy, a fearless cowboy from South Dakota, skillfully taming his bucking bronco named Boy Dick. This snapshot showcases the daring spirit and resilience that defined these cowboys. Traveling further west to Wyoming, Grabill captures the majestic Devil's Tower rising against the sky in Hullett. The sheer grandeur of this natural wonder is beautifully preserved through his lens. Continuing our journey through time and space with Grabill as our guide, we encounter an American cowboy astride his trusty steed—a powerful representation of the frontier spirit that shaped America during this era. It also documents Corporal Paul Weinert alongside artillerymen and scouts in 1891—an image that pays homage to those who served bravely during challenging times. Cheyenne chiefs Standing Elk and Running Hog take center stage in another striking portrait by Grabill from 1887. Their traditional headdresses symbolize both cultural pride and resistance against adversity. Shifting gears slightly towards youth culture amidst Western expansion, three Lakota Sioux teenage boys donning western attire sit beneath a tree—bridging two worlds with their unique sense of style. Pine Ridge Reservation comes alive before our eyes as Lakota Sioux chiefs stand proudly alongside white U. S officials such as Buffalo Bill Cody himself. This historic gathering signifies both collaboration and tension between cultures at a pivotal moment in history. Buffalo Bill Cody returns once more as he surveys a hostile Indian camp—an iconic figure whose Wild West shows brought the frontier to life for audiences worldwide.