Vanished Worlds, Enduring People

Sitting Bull’s Autograph [view]

Sitting Bull (1834-1890), traveled with Buffalo Bill’s Wild West show in 1885. Audience members, who remembered his role in Custer’s ignominious defeat at the Little Big Horn, often booed his entrances. Part of Sitting Bull’s contract with Cody allowed him to sell his autographs.


		Vanished Worlds, Enduring People Sideshow to Powwow Sitting Bull’s Autograph [view] Sitting Bull (1834-1890), traveled with Buffalo Bill’s Wild West show in 1885. Audience members, who remembered his role in Custer’s ignominious defeat at the Little Big Horn, often booed his entrances. Part of Sitting Bull’s contract with Cody allowed him to sell his autographs. View the Previous Section \| View the Next Section

Vanished Worlds, Enduring People

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