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Creator:

Rinehart, F. A. (Frank A.)  Search this

Muhr, Adolph F., -1913  Search this

Extent:

0.25 Linear feet

18 Photographic prints

Culture:

Chiricahua Apache  Search this

Pikuni Blackfeet (Piegan)  Search this

Southern Inunaina (Arapaho)  Search this

Hunkpapa Lakota (Hunkpapa Sioux)  Search this

Oglala Lakota (Oglala Sioux)  Search this

Southern Tsitsistas/Suhtai (Cheyenne)  Search this

Assiniboine (Stoney)  Search this

Tsitsistas/Suhtai (Cheyenne)  Search this

Niitsitapii (Blackfoot/Blackfeet)  Search this

Apsáalooke (Crow/Absaroke)  Search this

Sicangu Lakota (Brulé Sioux)  Search this

Type:

Collection descriptions

Archival materials

Photographic prints

Photographs

Photograph albums

Date:

1898

Summary:

This photograph album contains 18 photographic portraits of American Indian delegates at the U.S. Indian Congress of the Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition in Omaha, Nebraska, 1898. Frank A. Rinehart and Adolph F. Muhr's photographs of the Exposition are considered one of the most comprehensive photo documentations of American Indian leaders at the turn of the century.

Scope and Contents:

This collection contains 18 photographs arranged in an album. The photographs depict portraits of American Indians delegates at the U.S. Indian Congress of the Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition held in Omaha, Nebraska, between June 1 and October 31, 1898. During the Congress, Frank A. Rinehart (ca. 1862-1928) and/or his assistant Adolph F. Muhr (ca. 1858-1913) photographed more than 500 delegates and groups representing the estimated thirty-five tribes represented at the Exposition.

The photographs that Rinehart and Muhr shot during the Exposition depict the largest gathering of American Indian leaders at the turn of the century. This collection contains only 18 of the hundreds of photographs that Rinehart and Muhr shot at the event.

The photographers assigned the photograph titles.

Biographical / Historical:

The Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition World's Fair was held in Omaha, Nebraska from June 1 to October 1898. Over 500 Indian delegates from over thirty-five different tribes were present at the Fair.

James Mooney (Bureau of Ethnology) and Captain William A. Mercer organized and managed the Indian Congress in conjunction with the Exposition. It included "living exhibitions," with mock Indian villages and demonstrations of dances, daily activities, and sham battles.

The official photographer of the U.S. Indian Congress was Frank A. Rinehart (ca. 1862-1928) with his assistant Adolph F. Muhr (ca. 1858-1913). Rinehart shot the majority of the outdoor battles, dance scenes, and events, while Muhr photographed the majority of the delegate portraits. Rinehart copyrighted the photographs under his own name in 1899 and 1900. The Rinehart and Muhr photographs are considered one of the most comprehensive photo documentations of American Indian leaders at the turn of the century.

Related Materials:

The Haskell Indian Nations University in Lawrence, Kansas has a large collection of Frank Rinehart photographs from U.S. Indian Congress of the Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition, including the original glass plate negatives.

The National Museum of the American Indian Archive Center also holds other photographs shot by Rinehart and Muhr at Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition, including collection NMAI.AC.119.

Provenance:

Donated by Margaret Cross in 2001.

Restrictions:

Access to NMAI Archive Center collections is by appointment only, Monday - Friday, 9:30 am - 4:30 pm. Please contact the archives to make an appointment (phone: 301-238-1400, email: nmaiarchives@si.edu).

Rights:

Permission to publish materials from the collection must be requested from National Museum of the American Indian Archive Center. Please submit a written request to nmaiphotos@si.edu. For personal or classroom use, users are invited to download, print, photocopy, and distribute the images that are available online without prior written permission, provided that the files are not modified in any way, the Smithsonian Institution copyright notice (where applicable) is included, and the source of the image is identified as the National Museum of the American Indian. For more information please see the Smithsonian's Terms of Use and NMAI Archive Center's Digital Image request website.

Topic:

Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition (1898 : Omaha, Neb.) -- Photographs  Search this

Genre/Form:

Photographs

Photograph albums

Citation:

Identification of specific item; Date (if known); U.S. Indian Congress of the Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition photograph album, Photo Number; National Museum of the American Indian Archive Center, Smithsonian Institution.

Identifier:

NMAI.AC.118

See more items in:

U.S. Indian Congress of the Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition photograph album

Archival Repository:

National Museum of the American Indian

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sv44ccaa207-fa6b-4fff-a948-b4a3ae02bc3e

EDAN-URL:

ead_collection:sova-nmai-ac-118

Creator:

United States National Museum Photographic Laboratory  Search this

Subject:

Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition (1898 : Omaha, Neb.)  Search this

Physical description:

Cyanotypes (photographic prints); 8 x 10;

Type:

Photographs

Date:

1898

Topic:

Exhibitions  Search this

Buildings  Search this

Local number:

SIA RU000095 [SIA_000095_B62_F16_018]

Restrictions & Rights:

No access restrictions. Many of SIA's holdings are located off-site, and advance notice is recommended to consult a collection. Please email the SIA Reference Team at osiaref@si.edu

No Copyright - United States

Data Source:

Smithsonian Institution Archives

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:siris_arc_400280

Creator:

United States National Museum Photographic Laboratory  Search this

Subject:

Yellowstone National Park  Search this

Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition (1898 : Omaha, Neb.)  Search this

Physical description:

Cyanotypes (photographic prints); 10 x 8;

Type:

Photographs

Date:

1898

Topic:

Exhibitions  Search this

Local number:

SIA RU000095 [SIA_000095_B62_F11_001]

Restrictions & Rights:

No access restrictions. Many of SIA's holdings are located off-site, and advance notice is recommended to consult a collection. Please email the SIA Reference Team at osiaref@si.edu

No Copyright - United States

Data Source:

Smithsonian Institution Archives

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:siris_arc_401187

Creator:

United States National Museum Photographic Laboratory  Search this

Subject:

Santelmann, William H (William Henry) 1863-1932  Search this

United States Marine Band  Search this

Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition (1898 : Omaha, Neb.)  Search this

Physical description:

Cyanotypes (photographic prints); 8 x 10;

Type:

Photographs

Date:

1898

Topic:

Exhibitions  Search this

Music  Search this

Local number:

SIA RU000095 [SIA_000095_B62_F11_002]

Restrictions & Rights:

No access restrictions. Many of SIA's holdings are located off-site, and advance notice is recommended to consult a collection. Please email the SIA Reference Team at osiaref@si.edu

No Copyright - United States

Data Source:

Smithsonian Institution Archives

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:siris_arc_401188

Creator:

United States National Museum Photographic Laboratory  Search this

Subject:

Santelmann, William H (William Henry) 1863-1932  Search this

United States Marine Band  Search this

Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition (1898 : Omaha, Neb.)  Search this

Physical description:

Cyanotypes (photographic prints); 8 x 10;

Type:

Photographs

Date:

1898

Topic:

Exhibitions  Search this

Music  Search this

Local number:

SIA RU000095 [SIA_000095_B62_F11_003]

Restrictions & Rights:

No access restrictions. Many of SIA's holdings are located off-site, and advance notice is recommended to consult a collection. Please email the SIA Reference Team at osiaref@si.edu

No Copyright - United States

Data Source:

Smithsonian Institution Archives

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:siris_arc_401189

Creator:

United States National Museum Photographic Laboratory  Search this

Subject:

United States Army  Search this

Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition (1898 : Omaha, Neb.)  Search this

Physical description:

Cyanotypes (photographic prints); 8 x 10;

Type:

Photographs

Date:

1898

Topic:

Exhibitions  Search this

Local number:

SIA RU000095 [SIA_000095_B62_F12_001]

Restrictions & Rights:

No access restrictions. Many of SIA's holdings are located off-site, and advance notice is recommended to consult a collection. Please email the SIA Reference Team at osiaref@si.edu

No Copyright - United States

Data Source:

Smithsonian Institution Archives

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:siris_arc_401190

Creator:

United States National Museum Photographic Laboratory  Search this

Subject:

United States Army  Search this

Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition (1898 : Omaha, Neb.)  Search this

Physical description:

Cyanotypes (photographic prints); 8 x 10;

Type:

Photographs

Date:

1898

Topic:

Exhibitions  Search this

Local number:

SIA RU000095 [SIA_000095_B62_F12_002]

Restrictions & Rights:

No access restrictions. Many of SIA's holdings are located off-site, and advance notice is recommended to consult a collection. Please email the SIA Reference Team at osiaref@si.edu

No Copyright - United States

Data Source:

Smithsonian Institution Archives

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:siris_arc_401191

Creator:

United States National Museum Photographic Laboratory  Search this

Subject:

United States Army  Search this

Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition (1898 : Omaha, Neb.)  Search this

Physical description:

Cyanotypes (photographic prints); 8 x 10;

Type:

Photographs

Date:

1898

Topic:

Exhibitions  Search this

Local number:

SIA RU000095 [SIA_000095_B62_F12_003]

Restrictions & Rights:

No access restrictions. Many of SIA's holdings are located off-site, and advance notice is recommended to consult a collection. Please email the SIA Reference Team at osiaref@si.edu

No Copyright - United States

Data Source:

Smithsonian Institution Archives

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:siris_arc_401192

Creator:

United States National Museum Photographic Laboratory  Search this

Subject:

United States Army  Search this

Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition (1898 : Omaha, Neb.)  Search this

Physical description:

Cyanotypes (photographic prints); 8 x 10;

Type:

Photographs

Date:

1898

Topic:

Exhibitions  Search this

Local number:

SIA RU000095 [SIA_000095_B62_F12_004]

Restrictions & Rights:

No access restrictions. Many of SIA's holdings are located off-site, and advance notice is recommended to consult a collection. Please email the SIA Reference Team at osiaref@si.edu

No Copyright - United States

Data Source:

Smithsonian Institution Archives

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:siris_arc_401193

Creator:

United States National Museum Photographic Laboratory  Search this

Subject:

United States Army  Search this

Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition (1898 : Omaha, Neb.)  Search this

Physical description:

Cyanotypes (photographic prints); 8 x 10;

Type:

Photographs

Date:

1898

Topic:

Exhibitions  Search this

Local number:

SIA RU000095 [SIA_000095_B62_F12_005]

Restrictions & Rights:

No access restrictions. Many of SIA's holdings are located off-site, and advance notice is recommended to consult a collection. Please email the SIA Reference Team at osiaref@si.edu

No Copyright - United States

Data Source:

Smithsonian Institution Archives

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:siris_arc_401194

Creator:

United States National Museum Photographic Laboratory  Search this

Subject:

United States Army  Search this

Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition (1898 : Omaha, Neb.)  Search this

Physical description:

Cyanotypes (photographic prints); 8 x 10;

Type:

Photographs

Date:

1898

Topic:

Exhibitions  Search this

Local number:

SIA RU000095 [SIA_000095_B62_F12_006]

Restrictions & Rights:

No access restrictions. Many of SIA's holdings are located off-site, and advance notice is recommended to consult a collection. Please email the SIA Reference Team at osiaref@si.edu

No Copyright - United States

Data Source:

Smithsonian Institution Archives

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:siris_arc_401195

Creator:

United States National Museum Photographic Laboratory  Search this

Subject:

United States Army  Search this

Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition (1898 : Omaha, Neb.)  Search this

Physical description:

Cyanotypes (photographic prints); 8 x 10;

Type:

Photographs

Date:

1898

Topic:

Exhibitions  Search this

Local number:

SIA RU000095 [SIA_000095_B62_F12_007]

Restrictions & Rights:

No access restrictions. Many of SIA's holdings are located off-site, and advance notice is recommended to consult a collection. Please email the SIA Reference Team at osiaref@si.edu

No Copyright - United States

Data Source:

Smithsonian Institution Archives

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:siris_arc_401196

Creator:

United States National Museum Photographic Laboratory  Search this

Subject:

United States Navy  Search this

Maine (Battleship)  Search this

Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition (1898 : Omaha, Neb.)  Search this

Physical description:

Cyanotypes (photographic prints); 8 x 10;

Type:

Photographs

Date:

1898

Topic:

Exhibitions  Search this

Local number:

SIA RU000095 [SIA_000095_B62_F13_001]

Restrictions & Rights:

No access restrictions. Many of SIA's holdings are located off-site, and advance notice is recommended to consult a collection. Please email the SIA Reference Team at osiaref@si.edu

No Copyright - United States

Data Source:

Smithsonian Institution Archives

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:siris_arc_401197

Creator:

United States National Museum Photographic Laboratory  Search this

Subject:

United States Navy  Search this

Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition (1898 : Omaha, Neb.)  Search this

Physical description:

Cyanotypes (photographic prints); 8 x 10;

Type:

Photographs

Date:

1898

Topic:

Exhibitions  Search this

Local number:

SIA RU000095 [SIA_000095_B62_F13_002]

Restrictions & Rights:

No access restrictions. Many of SIA's holdings are located off-site, and advance notice is recommended to consult a collection. Please email the SIA Reference Team at osiaref@si.edu

No Copyright - United States

Data Source:

Smithsonian Institution Archives

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:siris_arc_401198

Creator:

United States National Museum Photographic Laboratory  Search this

Subject:

United States Navy  Search this

Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition (1898 : Omaha, Neb.)  Search this

Physical description:

Cyanotypes (photographic prints); 8 x 10;

Type:

Photographs

Date:

1898

Topic:

Exhibitions  Search this

Local number:

SIA RU000095 [SIA_000095_B62_F13_003]

Restrictions & Rights:

No access restrictions. Many of SIA's holdings are located off-site, and advance notice is recommended to consult a collection. Please email the SIA Reference Team at osiaref@si.edu

No Copyright - United States

Data Source:

Smithsonian Institution Archives

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:siris_arc_401199

Creator:

United States National Museum Photographic Laboratory  Search this

Subject:

United States Navy  Search this

Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition (1898 : Omaha, Neb.)  Search this

Physical description:

Cyanotypes (photographic prints); 8 x 10;

Type:

Photographs

Date:

1898

Topic:

Exhibitions  Search this

Local number:

SIA RU000095 [SIA_000095_B62_F13_004]

Restrictions & Rights:

No access restrictions. Many of SIA's holdings are located off-site, and advance notice is recommended to consult a collection. Please email the SIA Reference Team at osiaref@si.edu

No Copyright - United States

Data Source:

Smithsonian Institution Archives

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:siris_arc_401200

Creator:

United States National Museum Photographic Laboratory  Search this

Subject:

United States Navy  Search this

Maine (Battleship)  Search this

Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition (1898 : Omaha, Neb.)  Search this

Physical description:

Cyanotypes (photographic prints); 8 x 10;

Type:

Photographs

Date:

1898

Topic:

Exhibitions  Search this

Local number:

SIA RU000095 [SIA_000095_B62_F13_005]

Restrictions & Rights:

No access restrictions. Many of SIA's holdings are located off-site, and advance notice is recommended to consult a collection. Please email the SIA Reference Team at osiaref@si.edu

No Copyright - United States

Data Source:

Smithsonian Institution Archives

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:siris_arc_401201

Creator:

United States National Museum Photographic Laboratory  Search this

Subject:

United States National Museum  Search this

United States National Museum Department of Geology  Search this

Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition (1898 : Omaha, Neb.)  Search this

Physical description:

Cyanotypes (photographic prints); 8 x 10;

Type:

Photographs

Date:

1898

Topic:

Exhibitions  Search this

Local number:

SIA RU000095 [SIA_000095_B62_F14_001]

Restrictions & Rights:

No access restrictions. Many of SIA's holdings are located off-site, and advance notice is recommended to consult a collection. Please email the SIA Reference Team at osiaref@si.edu

No Copyright - United States

Data Source:

Smithsonian Institution Archives

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:siris_arc_401202

Creator:

United States National Museum Photographic Laboratory  Search this

Subject:

United States National Museum  Search this

Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition (1898 : Omaha, Neb.)  Search this

Physical description:

Cyanotypes (photographic prints); 8 x 10;

Type:

Photographs

Date:

1898

Topic:

Exhibitions  Search this

Local number:

SIA RU000095 [SIA_000095_B62_F14_002]

Restrictions & Rights:

No access restrictions. Many of SIA's holdings are located off-site, and advance notice is recommended to consult a collection. Please email the SIA Reference Team at osiaref@si.edu

No Copyright - United States

Data Source:

Smithsonian Institution Archives

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:siris_arc_401203

Creator:

United States National Museum Photographic Laboratory  Search this

Subject:

United States National Museum  Search this

Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition (1898 : Omaha, Neb.)  Search this

Physical description:

Cyanotypes (photographic prints); 10 x 8;

Type:

Photographs

Date:

1898

Topic:

Exhibitions  Search this

Local number:

SIA RU000095 [SIA_000095_B62_F14_003]

Restrictions & Rights:

No access restrictions. Many of SIA's holdings are located off-site, and advance notice is recommended to consult a collection. Please email the SIA Reference Team at osiaref@si.edu

No Copyright - United States

Data Source:

Smithsonian Institution Archives

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:siris_arc_401204