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Native American named Chief First to Fly

60-140-01 (untitled)
Accession Number
60-140-01
4.5x6 inches
Black & White
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Related Collection
White House Central Files: President's Personal File
Keywords
Indians of North America
HST Keywords
Indian - Chief First to Fly; Chief First to Fly
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Description

Native American Chief First to Fly of the Sioux Tribe, also known as Joshua Wetsit, sits in a ceremonial war outfit. The picture was taken for the World Championship Rodeo in Phoenix, Arizona. Chief First to Fly is from Wolf Point, Montana.

Date(s)
ca.
March 1950