Exhibitions

Diplomats in Buckskins: Indian Delegations to Washington, D.C., 1863-1976

January 20, 1981 – July 15, 1981

National Museum of Natural History
10th St. & Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC

2nd Floor, alcove gallery near Discovery Room

See on map Floor Plan

On view are approximately 12 large black-and-white photographs of Indians who visited Washington for political and treaty activities during the latter half of the 19th century and early 20th century. Included are photographs of a delegation of Indians in Theodore Roosevelt's inaugural parade, an Osage delegation outside the White House with Andrew Johnson, and one of Geronimo.