La Flesche, Francis, 1857-1932

Person

First professional Native American ethnologist. Worked with the Smithsonian Institution. Specialized in Omaha and Osage cultures.

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Item — Box 3: [Barcode: A000020957254], Folder: 7

Identifier: 1975.006.2.Omaha.001

Scope and Contents

Handwritten and signed letter from Francis LaFlesche to Laurens Maynard regarding the purchase of the original frontispiece of "The Middle Five".

Dates: 1903-10-31

Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives / Indians of North America historical manuscripts and documents, 1724-1981 / Series 2. Papers and Correspondence. / Omaha

Item — Box 3: [Barcode: A000023243224], Folder: 5

Identifier: 1975.006.3.Omaha.001

Scope and Contents

Studio portrait of a man identified as Francis La Flesche.

Dates: Undated