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Villa of Brule, c1891. Creator: John C. H. Grabill
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Villa of Brule, c1891. Creator: John C. H. Grabill
Villa of Brule, c1891. A Lakota tipi camp near Pine Ridge, in background; horses at White Clay Creek watering hole, in the foreground
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John C. H. Grabill's photograph, Villa of Brule, captured in 1891, presents a captivating and poignant image of the meeting of frontiers on the Great Plains of the United States. The aerial view shows a Lakota encampment nestled near the confluence of White Clay Creek and Pine Ridge, in South Dakota. In the foreground, horses quench their thirst at the watering hole, while in the background, teepees of the Brule band of the Oglala Lakota Tribe are arranged in a semi-circle, with a few tents and makeshift structures interspersed. The landscape is dotted with livestock, including cattle and horses, reflecting the encroachment of agriculture and the changing way of life for the Plains Indians. The serene scene, however, belies the underlying tensions and hardships of the time, as the US government was in the process of confining Native American communities to reservations, leading to displacement and loss of traditional territories. This black and white albumen print, taken from a height, offers a unique perspective on the rich heritage of the American West and the resilience of the indigenous peoples in the face of adversity. The photograph is an important historical document, now held in the Library of Congress, and serves as a reminder of the complex and multifaceted history of the United States.
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