Buckskin Charlie (Sapiah), 1840-1936
Person
Biography
Sapiah was the leader of the Southern Ute tribe from 1880 until his death in 1936. He was born around 1840 in the Ute lands before settlements. He was recognized as Chief of the Mauche and Servero Bands and Principal Chief of the Capote. He succeeded Chief Ouray as the official treaty negotiator.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Chief Buckskin Charley and Squaw, 1908
Item — Box 2: [Barcode: A000023243217], Folder: 12
Identifier: 1975.006.3.Miscellaneous.080b
Scope and Contents
Studio portrait of a standing woman and a seated man identified as Buckskin Charley, c.1840-1936, on her right. Both are in traditional dress.
Dates:
1908