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Apache Wars in Grant County, NM

Grant County sat at the heart of the Apache homeland. The Mimbres / Chihenne / Bedonkohe bands and US Army campaigns against Mangas Coloradas, Victorio, Nana, and Geronimo's group define the region's 1850-1886 history.

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Spanish and Mexican forcesorg

The colonial and national authorities that interacted with Apache bands through the Janos Presidio.

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Sudie's fatherperson

Father of Sudie who owned the NAN Ranch and was buried in the Lower Mimbres cemetery.

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Swarts Ruinplace

A Classic Mimbres pueblo site in Grant County described in the Peabody Museum excavation report.

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the two Indian girlsperson

The two Indian girls, sisters of Carpio, were the only witnesses against him and testified in the Apache language.

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United States scoutsorg

The United States scouts were a group of Native Americans employed by the U.S. government during Geronimo's raid, some of whom are alleged to have attacked Ike …

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Unknown subjectperson

An unnamed person who served in the Geronimo campaign, resigned from the army, and joined the Corralitos company.

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W. H. Taylorperson

Has a ranch on the lower portion of the Mimbres river opposite pueblo ruins.

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W. J. Wamiperson

W. J. Wami was elected director and president of the Mimbres Valley Cooperative Creamery Association.

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900 fruit treesthing

Orchard trees owned by Jim Swartz in Mimbres.

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A. J. Hurlburtperson

Captain who died on the 18th inst. of an abscess of the brain in the 58th year of his age.

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Alcatrazplace

A prison where The Kid and four Apache Indians were sentenced to serve time.

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A. L. Fosterperson

Arrested on the Mimbres on complaint of Vic Culbertson for killing cattle.

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Animas Mountainsplace

Mountain range in Grant County where Victorio's band operated.

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assault on Chinamanevent

A cowardly assault committed by cowboys on an inoffensive Chinaman in the lower Mimbres.

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Assault on Chinese Manevent

A cowardly assault on an inoffensive Chinaman by cowboys in the lower Mimbres.

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Basketry Traything

A coiled, slightly concave tray with radiating yellowish designs outlined in brown, said to have been purchased in El Paso, Texas in 1903 and attributed to Mesc…

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Battle of Palomas Canyonevent

Engagement between Parker's scouts and Victorio's hostiles at Palomas canyon.

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Ben Gooch's ranchplace

A ranch on the upper Mimbres.

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Ben Taylorperson

Arrested on the Mimbres on complaint of Vic Culbertson for killing cattle.

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Black, LaVerne Nelsonperson

An individual associated with the documentation or artistic representation of the Jicarilla Apache Fiesta, possibly as an artist under the Public Works of Art P…

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Black Range of Mountainsplace

Mountains where the Mimbres river heads.

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Bob Andersonperson

A foreman for Head and Hearst who was shot by Apaches and later recovered in Deming.

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Bow and arrowthing

Items held by Geronimo in some of the portraits.

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Bureau of American Ethnologyorg

Organization associated with the study of the Mimbres culture and Native American archaeology.

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Cabinplace

A rough cabin where Hogan was cooking dinner when attacked by Geronimo.

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California Limitedthing

The California Limited was a train on which Antonio Apache worked as a representative of the Harvey system.

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C. E. Kelleyperson

Captain of the cavalry and companion of Sheriff Bullard who helped defend against the Apache attack.

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Charles Dennisperson

No information is available about Charles Dennis.

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Chief Ulzanaperson

Apache chief who ambushed at Soldier Hill on December 19, 1885.

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Chihene bandorg

One of the four main Chiricahua Apache bands; its camp was attacked by 30 miners in 1860.

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Chihuahuaperson

An Apache individual depicted in a cabinet photographic print.

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Chokonen bandorg

One of the four main Chiricahua Apache bands.

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Cliff and Gila regionplace

Area within the Upper Gila River drainage documenting the northern extent of Mimbres occupation.

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Colonel E. C. Cooleyperson

Colonel in charge of 26 White Mountain Apache Indians traveling to attend government Indian school.

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colored photographic slidesthing

Colored photographic slides show the wells and agricultural scenes of the Lower Mimbres valley for publicity.

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Conchoplace

Town in the southern part of Apache County, Arizona Territory.

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Cook's Canyonplace

A canyon on the mail route to Mowry City where many travelers were killed by Apaches.

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Cooney Minething

Mining site attacked by Victorio on April 28, 1880.

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corn fieldthing

A corn field where the Apache hides from soldiers.

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Cureton Brothersorg

The Cureton Brothers have rented Captain Rabb's place on the Mimbres.

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Cureton Brothersperson

Renters of Capt. J. T. Rabb's place on the Mimbres.

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C. W. Gassawayperson

Arrested on the Mimbres on complaint of Vic Culbertson for killing cattle.

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David Meriwetherperson

Author of a letter to Michael Steck regarding treaties and appropriations for the Gila Mescalero Apaches.

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Death of Felix Knoxevent

Felix Knox was killed by Apaches in the spring of 1882 while protecting his family.

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Death of J.C. Cooneyevent

J.C. Cooney was killed by Victorio's Apaches on April 29, 1880, in Mogollon, New Mexico.

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depredationsthing

Depredations were reported and Captain Keys believed they were committed by Apaches.

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Dog Canyonplace

Site of engagement between Buffalo Soldiers and Victorio.

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Dona Anaplace

An area over which the Mimbres river Apaches held sway.

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Doubtful Canyonplace

Canyon near Stein's Peak where the fight with the Apaches occurred and Little Doubtful was found.

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Duncan, Arizonaplace

Town where Geronimo's young son was living in a state of semi-civilization.

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Ella F. Hubbyperson

Subject of the collection; Apache, possibly Chiricahua.

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Fight in Doubtful canyonevent

A hot fight between cowboys and Apaches near Stein's peak.

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Florida Mountainsplace

A mountain range near Deming, New Mexico, featured on a promotional postcard of the Mimbres Valley.

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Fort McLaneplace

Site where Mangas Coloradas was murdered in January 1863.

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Fountainperson

Counsel for the defense in the Ada Humes trial.

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Francisco Laraperson

A married man aged 25 who ran away with Petra and was shot at by her father on the Mimbres.

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Francis Haynesperson

A gentleman from Philadelphia and companion of Robert Hardie who escaped the Apache attack.

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Gallup Ceremonialevent

A ceremonial event in Gallup, New Mexico, featuring Apache Devil Dancers.

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Gamble tombstonething

A tombstone in the Lower Mimbres cemetery set upright by Carl Mrotzek and the narrator.

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General Crookperson

Military general whose compromising orders frustrated Davis during the Geronimo campaign.

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