Geronimo at the 101 Ranch

Shotgun Steve · March 23, 2010, 10:00:57 AM

This photo of Geronimo at the 101 Ranch is one of three taken on June 11, 1905. At the time, Geronimo was still imprisoned at Fort Sill, Okla., and guards accompanied him as a performer to the Millers' wild west show.

Steel Horse Bailey · March 25, 2010, 07:25:24 AM

Look how tall, erect, and proud he sits in the saddle! He may have stopped fighting, but he never gave up!

Texas Lawdog · March 25, 2010, 07:29:11 AM

+1

Steel Horse Bailey · March 25, 2010, 07:30:20 AM

... But that is sure a funny hat!

And I mean NO disrespect; just a 21st Century observation regarding some traditional headgear. I've seen several recently during my 2 recent visits to the great Eiteljorg Museum of Native American Culture in the last couple weeks.

Texas Lawdog · March 25, 2010, 07:42:15 AM

One of those hats would have felt good on my bald head when it snowed on Sat. at the Convention.

Dr. Bob · March 26, 2010, 01:16:14 AM

Bro. Lawdog,

Don't be a wussie! You were inside all day. I was the one who had to clean the snow & ice off of the van to go home!

Tascosa Joe · March 26, 2010, 08:59:04 AM

Quote from: Steel Horse Bailey on March 25, 2010, 07:30:20 AM
... But that is sure a funny hat!

And I mean NO disrespect; just a 21st Century observation regarding some traditional headgear. I've seen several recently during my 2 recent visits to the great Eiteljorg Museum of Native American Culture in the last couple weeks.

SBH:

Where is this museum?

T-Joe

Steel Horse Bailey · March 26, 2010, 09:13:29 AM

Quote from: Tascosa Joe on March 26, 2010, 08:59:04 AM
SBH:

Where is this museum?

T-Joe

It's here in Indianapolis, TJ. Right next to the Indiana State Museum. Here's their website:

http://www.eiteljorg.org/

It's well worth the $8 admission. Primarily art, but there are artifacts, too. It's not a big place, but it's quality. There'a a newly-made-to-original-Concord-specs stagecoach you can see and sit in that's practically worth the trip by itself! (As a side note to us bargain hunters, when you pay the admission, they give ytou a ticket so your underground modern parking is free.)

As you can see from their website, the Museum branches out to cover some Olde West displays, not just Native American, but of course, they're inter-related. The day I went the first time, (Thanks again, John Lay) the Indiana Antique Gun Collectors Assn. was there (as well as an engraver) and they were awesome. Never in my life did I ever expect to be allowed to hold a REAL 1866 Winchester Musket or a Volcanic, just to name a couple! These guys were proud of their "toys" and, if asked, would usually let YOU physically admire their "toys," too! It was WAAAAY cool!