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Box 2

 Container

Contains 38 Results:

Dave Fox, Ely Powless, Willard LaMere strike a pose

 File — Box: 2, Folder: 34
Scope and Contents note From the Series: Ben Bearskin (Winnebago/Ho-Chunk) was born in 1919 into the ancient Winnebago (also known as Ho-Chunk) tribe, now confined mostly to Wisconsin and Nebraska. He grew up in a tri-lingual household hearing Dakota, Ho-Chunk and English. Ben Bearskin lived in Chicago most of his life and was one of the elders of the Indian community. In addition to his photography Ben Bearskin was active with the American Indian Center and the Chicago Drum singing group, which performed throughout the Midwest....

Ely Powless, Willard Lamere, and Dave Fox pose

 File — Box: 2, Folder: 35
Scope and Contents note From the Series: Ben Bearskin (Winnebago/Ho-Chunk) was born in 1919 into the ancient Winnebago (also known as Ho-Chunk) tribe, now confined mostly to Wisconsin and Nebraska. He grew up in a tri-lingual household hearing Dakota, Ho-Chunk and English. Ben Bearskin lived in Chicago most of his life and was one of the elders of the Indian community. In addition to his photography Ben Bearskin was active with the American Indian Center and the Chicago Drum singing group, which performed throughout the Midwest....

Ben Bearskin posing for the camera club, 1960

 File — Box: 2, Folder: 36
Scope and Contents note From the Series: Ben Bearskin (Winnebago/Ho-Chunk) was born in 1919 into the ancient Winnebago (also known as Ho-Chunk) tribe, now confined mostly to Wisconsin and Nebraska. He grew up in a tri-lingual household hearing Dakota, Ho-Chunk and English. Ben Bearskin lived in Chicago most of his life and was one of the elders of the Indian community. In addition to his photography Ben Bearskin was active with the American Indian Center and the Chicago Drum singing group, which performed throughout the Midwest....
Dates: 1960

People sitting on bleachers in a gymnasium

 File — Box: 2, Folder: 37
Scope and Contents note From the Series: Ben Bearskin (Winnebago/Ho-Chunk) was born in 1919 into the ancient Winnebago (also known as Ho-Chunk) tribe, now confined mostly to Wisconsin and Nebraska. He grew up in a tri-lingual household hearing Dakota, Ho-Chunk and English. Ben Bearskin lived in Chicago most of his life and was one of the elders of the Indian community. In addition to his photography Ben Bearskin was active with the American Indian Center and the Chicago Drum singing group, which performed throughout the Midwest....

Community gathers at LaSalle Street Indian Center, Father Peter Powell front row right

 File — Box: 2, Folder: 38
Scope and Contents note From the Series: Ben Bearskin (Winnebago/Ho-Chunk) was born in 1919 into the ancient Winnebago (also known as Ho-Chunk) tribe, now confined mostly to Wisconsin and Nebraska. He grew up in a tri-lingual household hearing Dakota, Ho-Chunk and English. Ben Bearskin lived in Chicago most of his life and was one of the elders of the Indian community. In addition to his photography Ben Bearskin was active with the American Indian Center and the Chicago Drum singing group, which performed throughout the Midwest....

Linda Benson near the lakefront filtration plant

 File — Box: 2, Folder: 39
Scope and Contents note From the Series: Ben Bearskin (Winnebago/Ho-Chunk) was born in 1919 into the ancient Winnebago (also known as Ho-Chunk) tribe, now confined mostly to Wisconsin and Nebraska. He grew up in a tri-lingual household hearing Dakota, Ho-Chunk and English. Ben Bearskin lived in Chicago most of his life and was one of the elders of the Indian community. In addition to his photography Ben Bearskin was active with the American Indian Center and the Chicago Drum singing group, which performed throughout the Midwest....

Woman and man on sofa

 File — Box: 2, Folder: 40
Scope and Contents note From the Series: Ben Bearskin (Winnebago/Ho-Chunk) was born in 1919 into the ancient Winnebago (also known as Ho-Chunk) tribe, now confined mostly to Wisconsin and Nebraska. He grew up in a tri-lingual household hearing Dakota, Ho-Chunk and English. Ben Bearskin lived in Chicago most of his life and was one of the elders of the Indian community. In addition to his photography Ben Bearskin was active with the American Indian Center and the Chicago Drum singing group, which performed throughout the Midwest....

Group photo outside

 File — Box: 2, Folder: 41
Scope and Contents note From the Series: Ben Bearskin (Winnebago/Ho-Chunk) was born in 1919 into the ancient Winnebago (also known as Ho-Chunk) tribe, now confined mostly to Wisconsin and Nebraska. He grew up in a tri-lingual household hearing Dakota, Ho-Chunk and English. Ben Bearskin lived in Chicago most of his life and was one of the elders of the Indian community. In addition to his photography Ben Bearskin was active with the American Indian Center and the Chicago Drum singing group, which performed throughout the Midwest....

Sheridan Road AIC dance troupe dressed for a presentation

 File — Box: 2, Folder: 42
Scope and Contents note From the Series: Ben Bearskin (Winnebago/Ho-Chunk) was born in 1919 into the ancient Winnebago (also known as Ho-Chunk) tribe, now confined mostly to Wisconsin and Nebraska. He grew up in a tri-lingual household hearing Dakota, Ho-Chunk and English. Ben Bearskin lived in Chicago most of his life and was one of the elders of the Indian community. In addition to his photography Ben Bearskin was active with the American Indian Center and the Chicago Drum singing group, which performed throughout the Midwest....

Leroy Wesaw and Ben Bearskin with the AIC Boy Scout troop

 File — Box: 2, Folder: 43
Scope and Contents note From the Series: Ben Bearskin (Winnebago/Ho-Chunk) was born in 1919 into the ancient Winnebago (also known as Ho-Chunk) tribe, now confined mostly to Wisconsin and Nebraska. He grew up in a tri-lingual household hearing Dakota, Ho-Chunk and English. Ben Bearskin lived in Chicago most of his life and was one of the elders of the Indian community. In addition to his photography Ben Bearskin was active with the American Indian Center and the Chicago Drum singing group, which performed throughout the Midwest....

Group photo, tepee in background

 File — Box: 2, Folder: 44
Scope and Contents note From the Series: Ben Bearskin (Winnebago/Ho-Chunk) was born in 1919 into the ancient Winnebago (also known as Ho-Chunk) tribe, now confined mostly to Wisconsin and Nebraska. He grew up in a tri-lingual household hearing Dakota, Ho-Chunk and English. Ben Bearskin lived in Chicago most of his life and was one of the elders of the Indian community. In addition to his photography Ben Bearskin was active with the American Indian Center and the Chicago Drum singing group, which performed throughout the Midwest....

People sitting at table

 File — Box: 2, Folder: 45
Scope and Contents note From the Series: Ben Bearskin (Winnebago/Ho-Chunk) was born in 1919 into the ancient Winnebago (also known as Ho-Chunk) tribe, now confined mostly to Wisconsin and Nebraska. He grew up in a tri-lingual household hearing Dakota, Ho-Chunk and English. Ben Bearskin lived in Chicago most of his life and was one of the elders of the Indian community. In addition to his photography Ben Bearskin was active with the American Indian Center and the Chicago Drum singing group, which performed throughout the Midwest....

A birthday celebration for Avery Lonetree

 File — Box: 2, Folder: 46
Scope and Contents note From the Series: Ben Bearskin (Winnebago/Ho-Chunk) was born in 1919 into the ancient Winnebago (also known as Ho-Chunk) tribe, now confined mostly to Wisconsin and Nebraska. He grew up in a tri-lingual household hearing Dakota, Ho-Chunk and English. Ben Bearskin lived in Chicago most of his life and was one of the elders of the Indian community. In addition to his photography Ben Bearskin was active with the American Indian Center and the Chicago Drum singing group, which performed throughout the Midwest....

Four people seated at a table, probably in a meeting

 File — Box: 2, Folder: 47
Scope and Contents note From the Series: Ben Bearskin (Winnebago/Ho-Chunk) was born in 1919 into the ancient Winnebago (also known as Ho-Chunk) tribe, now confined mostly to Wisconsin and Nebraska. He grew up in a tri-lingual household hearing Dakota, Ho-Chunk and English. Ben Bearskin lived in Chicago most of his life and was one of the elders of the Indian community. In addition to his photography Ben Bearskin was active with the American Indian Center and the Chicago Drum singing group, which performed throughout the Midwest....

D'Arcy McNickle (front) with unidentified man

 File — Box: 2, Folder: 48
Scope and Contents note From the Series: Ben Bearskin (Winnebago/Ho-Chunk) was born in 1919 into the ancient Winnebago (also known as Ho-Chunk) tribe, now confined mostly to Wisconsin and Nebraska. He grew up in a tri-lingual household hearing Dakota, Ho-Chunk and English. Ben Bearskin lived in Chicago most of his life and was one of the elders of the Indian community. In addition to his photography Ben Bearskin was active with the American Indian Center and the Chicago Drum singing group, which performed throughout the Midwest....

Three young male dancers, tepee in background

 File — Box: 2, Folder: 49
Scope and Contents note From the Series: Ben Bearskin (Winnebago/Ho-Chunk) was born in 1919 into the ancient Winnebago (also known as Ho-Chunk) tribe, now confined mostly to Wisconsin and Nebraska. He grew up in a tri-lingual household hearing Dakota, Ho-Chunk and English. Ben Bearskin lived in Chicago most of his life and was one of the elders of the Indian community. In addition to his photography Ben Bearskin was active with the American Indian Center and the Chicago Drum singing group, which performed throughout the Midwest....

Ben Bearskin Jr., Tom Greenwood, Barbara Bearskin

 File — Box: 2, Folder: 50
Scope and Contents note From the Series: Ben Bearskin (Winnebago/Ho-Chunk) was born in 1919 into the ancient Winnebago (also known as Ho-Chunk) tribe, now confined mostly to Wisconsin and Nebraska. He grew up in a tri-lingual household hearing Dakota, Ho-Chunk and English. Ben Bearskin lived in Chicago most of his life and was one of the elders of the Indian community. In addition to his photography Ben Bearskin was active with the American Indian Center and the Chicago Drum singing group, which performed throughout the Midwest....

Women at table with cake

 File — Box: 2, Folder: 51
Scope and Contents note From the Series: Ben Bearskin (Winnebago/Ho-Chunk) was born in 1919 into the ancient Winnebago (also known as Ho-Chunk) tribe, now confined mostly to Wisconsin and Nebraska. He grew up in a tri-lingual household hearing Dakota, Ho-Chunk and English. Ben Bearskin lived in Chicago most of his life and was one of the elders of the Indian community. In addition to his photography Ben Bearskin was active with the American Indian Center and the Chicago Drum singing group, which performed throughout the Midwest....

Four people standing in the snow

 File — Box: 2, Folder: 52
Scope and Contents note From the Series: Ben Bearskin (Winnebago/Ho-Chunk) was born in 1919 into the ancient Winnebago (also known as Ho-Chunk) tribe, now confined mostly to Wisconsin and Nebraska. He grew up in a tri-lingual household hearing Dakota, Ho-Chunk and English. Ben Bearskin lived in Chicago most of his life and was one of the elders of the Indian community. In addition to his photography Ben Bearskin was active with the American Indian Center and the Chicago Drum singing group, which performed throughout the Midwest....

Ben Bearskin, Willie Stealer on Chicago lakefront, 1970

 File — Box: 2, Folder: 53
Scope and Contents note From the Series: Ben Bearskin (Winnebago/Ho-Chunk) was born in 1919 into the ancient Winnebago (also known as Ho-Chunk) tribe, now confined mostly to Wisconsin and Nebraska. He grew up in a tri-lingual household hearing Dakota, Ho-Chunk and English. Ben Bearskin lived in Chicago most of his life and was one of the elders of the Indian community. In addition to his photography Ben Bearskin was active with the American Indian Center and the Chicago Drum singing group, which performed throughout the Midwest....
Dates: 1970

Six basketball players on the court

 File — Box: 2, Folder: 54
Scope and Contents note From the Series: Ben Bearskin (Winnebago/Ho-Chunk) was born in 1919 into the ancient Winnebago (also known as Ho-Chunk) tribe, now confined mostly to Wisconsin and Nebraska. He grew up in a tri-lingual household hearing Dakota, Ho-Chunk and English. Ben Bearskin lived in Chicago most of his life and was one of the elders of the Indian community. In addition to his photography Ben Bearskin was active with the American Indian Center and the Chicago Drum singing group, which performed throughout the Midwest....

Visiting team from Minneapolis at AIC basketball tournament, held at Olivet Institute, Chicago

 File — Box: 2, Folder: 55
Scope and Contents note From the Series: Ben Bearskin (Winnebago/Ho-Chunk) was born in 1919 into the ancient Winnebago (also known as Ho-Chunk) tribe, now confined mostly to Wisconsin and Nebraska. He grew up in a tri-lingual household hearing Dakota, Ho-Chunk and English. Ben Bearskin lived in Chicago most of his life and was one of the elders of the Indian community. In addition to his photography Ben Bearskin was active with the American Indian Center and the Chicago Drum singing group, which performed throughout the Midwest....

Lakefront at Buckingham Fountain

 File — Box: 2, Folder: 56
Scope and Contents note From the Series: Ben Bearskin (Winnebago/Ho-Chunk) was born in 1919 into the ancient Winnebago (also known as Ho-Chunk) tribe, now confined mostly to Wisconsin and Nebraska. He grew up in a tri-lingual household hearing Dakota, Ho-Chunk and English. Ben Bearskin lived in Chicago most of his life and was one of the elders of the Indian community. In addition to his photography Ben Bearskin was active with the American Indian Center and the Chicago Drum singing group, which performed throughout the Midwest....

B.R.F. basketball team photo

 File — Box: 2, Folder: 57
Scope and Contents note From the Series: Ben Bearskin (Winnebago/Ho-Chunk) was born in 1919 into the ancient Winnebago (also known as Ho-Chunk) tribe, now confined mostly to Wisconsin and Nebraska. He grew up in a tri-lingual household hearing Dakota, Ho-Chunk and English. Ben Bearskin lived in Chicago most of his life and was one of the elders of the Indian community. In addition to his photography Ben Bearskin was active with the American Indian Center and the Chicago Drum singing group, which performed throughout the Midwest....

Kenny Funmaker, Diane Maney, Rose Maney, Ms. Cordier at the LaSalle Street Indian Center

 File — Box: 2, Folder: 58
Scope and Contents note From the Series: Ben Bearskin (Winnebago/Ho-Chunk) was born in 1919 into the ancient Winnebago (also known as Ho-Chunk) tribe, now confined mostly to Wisconsin and Nebraska. He grew up in a tri-lingual household hearing Dakota, Ho-Chunk and English. Ben Bearskin lived in Chicago most of his life and was one of the elders of the Indian community. In addition to his photography Ben Bearskin was active with the American Indian Center and the Chicago Drum singing group, which performed throughout the Midwest....