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Lacrosse
A photo from 1959 of a Lacrosse exhibit in the Museum of Natural History. Inside are two lacrosse sticks, each with a unique design and function.
Lacrosse Helmet
The helmet was previously owned by Miles Thompson, an alumnus of Albany University Men's Lacrosse. Thompson is a member of the Onondaga Nation.
Lakota/Teton Sioux Dress
A traditional dress. The U-shaped design represents the turtle, which is a symbol of women's health.
Landscape View of Indian Farm
Indian Farms Cherokee- Swain County June 1945
Landscape View of Indian Farm
Indian Farms Cherokee- Swain County June 1945
Landscape View of Indian Farm
Indian Farms Cherokee- Swain County June 1945
Letter from the Commanding Officer of the 142nd Infantry to the Commanding General of the 36th Division, stating how messages would be transmitted during World War I in Choctaw as the enemy could not decipher the messages
In the letter it explains the variety of languages the Native Americans could speak and how many nonnatives knew the language. The U.S army quickly learned they could use this to their advantage
Lt. Ernest Childers, a Creek, being congratulated by Gen. Jacob L. Devers after receiving the Congressional Medal of Honor in Italy for wiping out two machine gun nests
Lt. Ernest Childers, a Creek, being congratulated by Gen. Jacob L. Devers after receiving the Congressional Medal of Honor in Italy for wiping out two machine gun nests
Lt. Woody J. Cochran holding a Japanese flag, New Guinea
A Cherokee from Oklahoma and a bomber pilot, Lieutenant Cochran earned the Silver Star, Purple Heart, Distinguished Flying Cross, and Air Medal.
Mancos Black-on-White Ceramic Bowl
Black on white style ceramic, Ancient Pueblo people,