Croft, Thomas, 1849-1909

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Biography

Thomas F. Croft moved to Arkansas City from Illinois in 1885. In 1894 he likely took the famous photograph of the Land Run Opening the Cherokee Strip for settlement while working for a photographer named Prettyman. In 1896 he took the first known image of a tornado in action during a visit to Oklahoma City. He regularly traveled to Indian Territory to shoot images of Native Americans, such as the one we are examining. Later on in his career he moved to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Territory.

Found in 25 Collections and/or Records:

No-Pa-Wy, Kaw Indian Bark House , Undated

Item — Box 1: [Barcode: 000023279575], item: 5

Identifier: 2016-007-5

Scope and Contents

A cabinet card depicting two people standing in front of a bark house. "5" and "Hoyt" written on back in ink. Croft imprint on front.

Dates: Other: Undated

Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives / Esther Hoyt Cabinet Cards, approximately 1885-1900

Otoe Indian Police, 1892

Item — Box 1: [Barcode: 000023279575], item: 15

Identifier: 2016-007-15

Scope and Contents

A cabinet card depicting ten mounted Oto police, eight with weapons. Research suggests that this group might be: John Morris, John Crazy Horse, William Morgan, Alfred Murie, Samuel Thomas, James R. Murie, Frank High Eagle, and John Riding Up. "19" and "Hoyt" written on back in ink. Croft imprint on front.

Dates: Other: 1892

Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives / Esther Hoyt Cabinet Cards, approximately 1885-1900

Pawnee Indians Teepe, Undated

Item — Box 1: [Barcode: 000023279575], item: 20

Identifier: 2016-007-20

Scope and Contents

A cabinet card depicting a tipi with its side open, showing seven people inside. "27" and "Hoyt" written on back in ink. Croft imprint on front.

Dates: Other: Undated

Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives / Esther Hoyt Cabinet Cards, approximately 1885-1900

Pawnees, 1889

Item — Box 1: [Barcode: 000023279575], item: 3

Identifier: 2016-007-3

Scope and Contents

A cabinet card depicting four Pawnee women and two children in front of a tipi and another hide covered structure. One of the women is working a hide. "3" and "Hoyt" written on back in ink. Croft imprint on front.

Dates: Other: 1889

Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives / Esther Hoyt Cabinet Cards, approximately 1885-1900

Ponca Indian Burying Ground, Undated

Item — Box 1: [Barcode: 000023279575], item: 17

Identifier: 2016-007-17

Scope and Contents

A cabinet card depicting six wooden structures and a 48 star flag flying. "22" and "Hoyt" written on back in ink. Croft imprint on front.

Dates: Other: Undated

Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives / Esther Hoyt Cabinet Cards, approximately 1885-1900

Ponca Indian Dancing Ground, approximately 1890

Item — Box 1: [Barcode: 000023279575], item: 13

Identifier: 2016-007-13

Scope and Contents

A cabinet card depicting captured a group of Ponca Indians at their dancing arena. Many are seated, and fabric banners and flags wave in the breeze. "17" and "Hoyt" written on back in ink. Croft imprint on front.

Dates: Other: approximately 1890

Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives / Esther Hoyt Cabinet Cards, approximately 1885-1900

Ponca Indian squaw dance, 1894-07-21

Item — Box 1: [Barcode: 000023279575], item: 11

Identifier: 2016-007-11

Scope and Contents

A cabinet card depicting a number of Native Americans dancing with watchers observing. Many flags flying. "16" and "Hoyt" written on back in ink. Croft imprint on front.

Dates: Other: 1894-07-21

Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives / Esther Hoyt Cabinet Cards, approximately 1885-1900

Ponca Indian Sun Dance, 1894-07

Item — Box 1: [Barcode: 000023279575], item: 4

Identifier: 2016-007-4

Scope and Contents

A cabinet card depicting a group of Ponca dancers. "4" and "Hoyt" written on back in ink. Croft imprint on front.

Dates: Other: 1894-07

Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives / Esther Hoyt Cabinet Cards, approximately 1885-1900

Sac and Fox Band, approximately 1890

Item — Box 1: [Barcode: 000023279575], item: 12

Identifier: 2016-007-12

Scope and Contents

A cabinet card depicting a wooded area where Chief Pa Ship Pa Ho stands before a mat covered shelter, with numeroud other people, including women and children. "16" and "Hoyt" written on back in ink. Croft imprint on front.

Dates: Other: approximately 1890

Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives / Esther Hoyt Cabinet Cards, approximately 1885-1900