Fort Washakie photograph collection, 1880-1890

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Haynes, F. Jay (Frank Jay), 1853-1921.
Title
Fort Washakie photograph collection
Dates
1880-1890 (inclusive)
1883 (bulk)
Quantity
0.2 linear ft. , (9 items)
Collection Number
UUS_P0291
Summary
Nine albumen photographic prints taken in or around Fort Washakie on the Wind River Indian Reservation in Wyoming. Some, if not all, of the images were taken by Frank Jay Haynes in 1883. The photographs show buildings, military personnel, freighting, and two views of the Little Wind River.
Repository
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives Division
Special Collections & Archives
Merrill-Cazier Library
Utah State University
Logan, UT
84322-3000
Telephone: 4357978248
Fax: 4357972880
scweb@usu.edu
Access Restrictions
Restrictions

Open to public research.

Languages
English.
Sponsor
Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant, 2007-2008

Historical NoteReturn to Top

After the establishment of the Wind River Reservation in 1868 Camp Augur was built (near present day Lander) to help protect the Shoshoni Indians from raids by the Sioux. Camp Augur was renamed Camp Brown and moved about 15 miles to the northwest in 1871. In 1878 the camp was renamed Fort Washakie to honor the famous Shoshone Chief. In the 1870's the base was used as a launching point for government troops and their Shoshoni allies in various military campaigns. The post was active until 1909. Many of the original buildings are still visible.

Washakie was the long-time leader of the Eastern band of the Shoshone. He was friendly towards white settlers and participated in many of the military conflicts against the Sioux, Cheyenne, and Arapahoe. He was the leader of his people from 1840 until his death in 1900 and was instrumental in the creation of the Wind River Reservation. At his death he was given a full military funeral.

Frank Jay Haynes (1853-1921) was a prolific photographer who traveled throughout North and South Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, Alaska, and Western Canada. He was a photographer for the Northern Pacific Railroad, the Black Hills Stage Company, and the Puget Sound and Alaska Steam Ship Line. He operated studios out of Fargo, North Dakota; Yellowstone Naional Park; St. Paul, Minnesota; and a traveling railroad studio along the Northern Pacific line. In 1883 he was named the official photographer for President Chester A. Arthur's trip to Yellowstone. President Arthur and his entourage stopped at Fort Washakie in early August on their way to Yellowstone.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The Fort Washakie photograph collection consists of nine albumen prints taken in or around Fort Washakie on the Wind River Indian Reservation in Wyoming. Some, if not all, of the images were taken by Frank Jay Haynes in 1883. The photographs show buildings, military personnel, freighting, and two views of the Little Wind River.

Located in box with multiple collections (P0283-P0310). Generally good condition with some fading.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Copyright

It is the responsibility of the user to obtain permission to publish from the owner of the copyright (the institution, the creator of the record, the author or his/her transferees, heirs, legates, or literary executors). The user agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Utah State University Libraries, its officers, employees, and agents from and against all claims made by any person asserting that he or she is an owner of copyright.

Permission to publish material from the Fort Washakie photograph collection must be obtained from the Special Collections Photograph Curator and/or the Special Collections Department Head.

Preferred Citation

Fort Washakie photograph collection, 1880-1890. (P0291). Utah State University. Special Collections & Archives Department.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

Organized numerical by photo number.

Acquisition Information

This collection was purchased from Cowan's Historic Americana with funds generously donated by the Marie Eccles Caine Foundation in 1998. The prints are located in a document box that contains collections P0283-P0310.

Processing Note

Register completed by Daniel Davis, November 2003.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Box
1 1:01: Officers Quarters (Left to Right): "Indian Dick," Orderly, Lieut. R.E. Thompson, Col. V.K. Hart, N. Comeau, Capt. T. Britton, J.A. Baxter, Dr. Woods, Capt. E.M. Hayes, Lieut. B.A. Byrne, Baron De La Grange, Mrs. Authur, Lieut. Hde H. Waite, W.H. Arthur." undated
1 1:02: "Indian traders store and freight train in from the Union Pacific Railroad," 1883
1 1:03: Post Hospital undated
1 1:04: "Ox train transporting stores from the railroad," 1883
1 1:05: Men, women, and children posed in front of a building, possibly a school undated
1 1:06: "Little wind river canyon looking east 7 miles east of Fort Washakie" May 1883
1 1:07: "Little Wind River Falls" May 1883
1 1:08: Overall view of Fort Washakie 1883
1 1:09: Unidentified building with white fence and a stable undated

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Fortification--Wyoming--Photographs.

Personal Names

  • Haynes, F. Jay (Frank Jay), 1853-1921.

Geographical Names

  • Fort Washakie (Wyo.)--Photographs.