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SIOUX UPRISING, 1862. Sioux prison camp on the Minnesota River near Fort Snelling, Minnesota, following the Sioux Uprising of 1862. Photographed by Benjamin Franklin Upton, c1862
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SIOUX UPRISING, 1862. Sioux prison camp on the Minnesota River near Fort Snelling, Minnesota, following the Sioux Uprising of 1862. Photographed by Benjamin Franklin Upton, c1862
SIOUX UPRISING, 1862.
Sioux prison camp on the Minnesota River near Fort Snelling, Minnesota, following the Sioux Uprising of 1862. Photographed by Benjamin Franklin Upton, c1862
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1862 Benjamin Birds Eye View Camp Dakota Encbr Franklin Great Plains Lakota Minnesota Prison Camp Punishment Sioux Sky Line Tepee Uprising Upton Wall Winter Fort Snelling Internment Santee
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph, titled "Sioux Uprising, 1862" transports us back in time to a significant moment in American history. The image captures the aftermath of the Sioux Uprising of 1862, specifically showcasing a Sioux prison camp located on the Minnesota River near Fort Snelling, Minnesota. Taken by Benjamin Franklin Upton around 1862, this photograph offers a birds-eye view of the camp's layout and structure. In the foreground, we see rows of tepees dotting the landscape as they serve as temporary dwellings for those interned within this prison camp. The harsh winter conditions are evident from the snow-covered ground and leafless trees. The image evokes a sense of both curiosity and solemnity as we contemplate what life must have been like for those imprisoned here during this tumultuous period. It serves as a reminder of an important chapter in Native American history when tensions between indigenous tribes and settlers reached their breaking point. Through its historical significance and artistic composition, this photograph is not just an ordinary print but rather a window into our collective past. It allows us to reflect upon the struggles faced by both Native Americans and early settlers during westward expansion in North America's Great Plains region. As we gaze at this powerful image captured by Benjamin Franklin Upton over a century ago, it reminds us that understanding our shared history is essential for fostering empathy and promoting dialogue among diverse cultures today.
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