| Exhibits:
1999-2000 | 2001-2002
| 2003-2004
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Life & Times of James Kerr Moore: Indian Trader &
Military Sutler
The life of James K. Moore, Sr., is intricately entwined
with the early history of the Wind River Indian Reservation
in Wyoming and what would become Fort Washakie, the U.S.
Army post that was established on the reservation. The content
of this website contains his biography, stories and events
from the history of Fort Washakie, and numerous photographs.
The photos, some taken by Moore, others by one of his sons
and namesake, James K. Moore, Jr. (Evelyn Bell's father),
present images of Indians, soldiers, and Fort Washakie from
approximately 1883 through the 1930s. The Gallery Index
contains sub-headings for the photographs, while Ft. Washakie
Tales include anecdotes and stories about life at the fort.
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A History
of Shoshone-Bannock Indian Art: Continuity & Change
in the Northern Rockies
Like most Indian peoples, the Shoshones of the Wind River
Reservation in Wyoming and the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes of
Fort Hall Reservation in  Idaho
have a long history of producing high quality art.
This website will explore various aspects in the development
of Shoshonean artistry from the beginnings of the reservation
period (1868) to the present.
Shoshone beadwork is well known on the contemporary powwow
circuit, but the talents of numerous Shoshone artisans also
includes basketry, games and toys, tools and weapons, hide
paiting, and parfleche envelopes. As in all cultures,
their art reflected their environment and the contacts they
had with other cultures. Thus, art forms, materials,
colors, patterns, etc., all changed and developed over time.
This website will explore these changes and also the continuities
in Shoshone art. But in order to do that properly,
Shoshone voices must be included in the analyses. Thus,
one of the more unusual and important components of this
website will be the interviews to be conducted with Shoshone
elders and beaders. They will be shown the images
that are included on this site and asked to comment on them
and place them within a Shoshonean perspective. Learn
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 Tim
McCoy: The Real/Reel Life of a Wind River Cowboy
Read through this personal and impressive narrative by Tim
McCoy's son, Ron McCoy, which covers the life and history
of the famous "Cowboy McCoy."
Then take time to review the Tim McCoy photo slide show
with author's comments.
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Exhibits: 1999-2000
| 2001-2002 | 2003-2004
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