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Illustration shows portrait of Pocahantas as Mrs. John Rolfe, from a portrait painting done in London, England, 1616

A traditional dress. The U-shaped design represents the turtle, which is a symbol of women's health.

Buffalo Bill, William Frederick Cody, full-length portrait, standing, facing right, in buckskin clothing, with rifle and handgun.

Chromolithograph that depicts Pocahontas saving John Smith, the background depicts the forest and mountain ranges as well as Tipis

Photograph of Buffalo Bill standing next to Sitting Bull

Law guaranteeing freedom of religion for Native Americans, acknowledges this right was previously violated.

1892 map displaying the locations of reservations in the United States. The Kiowa reservation can be found in Southwest Oklahoma. Originally created for use by the Office of Indian Affairs.

Audio recording dating from 1894 which contains a religious song that would have been featured in a Kiowa Ghost Dance.

Newspaper article speculating about a possible attack on government forces by Native Americans, identifies the Ghost Dance as a possible agitation. Includes letter credited to a Ghost Dance Master who claims they are trying to bring about the…

Newspaper article discussing the meaning of the Ghost Dance and how it reflects a growing Christianization of Native Americans, this interpretation is made by white speculators who compare the movement to trends found in other groups and cultures.