Historic Photograph of Buffalo Bill and Pawnee Leaders From 1885 Wild West Show

This historic photograph, taken around 1885, captures William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody with a delegation of Pawnee scouts and chiefs during a tour of his world-famous Buffalo Bill’s Wild West show. By this time, the Indian Wars were ending, and many Native Americans were confined to government reservations. Buffalo Bill, a former U.S. Army scout, recognized the fascination audiences had for the 'Old West' and created his traveling show in 1883. He hired real cowboys, cavalrymen, and Native Americans to reenact frontier battles, perform sharpshooting feats, and showcase horse races. For many Native American performers, joining the show offered a rare opportunity to leave the reservations, earn a wage, travel internationally, and express their culture freely, including wearing sacred regalia and speaking their languages. However, the performances also involved reenacting their own defeats and being portrayed in ways that fit the stereotypes of the time, such as 'noble savages' or dangerous villains, reinforcing the narrative of American westward expansion. Photographs like this one were often staged in high-end studios to generate publicity and sell souvenir cabinet cards, leaving a complex historical legacy that highlights both cultural resilience and exploitation.

Portrait of William Casby, a Formerly Enslaved American, With His Great-Great-Granddaughter

In 1963, iconic photographer Richard Avedon captured a striking portrait of William Casby, a man born in 1857 who had experienced slavery firsthand, holding his infant great-great-granddaughter, Cherri Stamps-McCray. Taken on March 24, 1963, in Algiers, Louisiana, the photograph symbolizes a remarkable span of American history. Casby, who later worked as a longshoreman, lived to the age of 113, passing away in 1970. Avedon’s photograph, part of his collaboration with writer James Baldwin for the book Nothing Personal (1964), strips away all background to focus intensely on Casby’s presence, emphasizing the depth of his age, the texture of his skin, and the strength of his hands. Critics and historians, including Roland Barthes, have praised the image for its ability to collapse time and serve as a visual bridge between generations. Taken just months before the historic March on Washington, the photo reminds viewers that the legacy of slavery was still alive and relevant. It combines historical significance with aesthetic precision, showcasing both the hardships of Casby’s life and the enduring continuity of family.

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