Old Winnemucca: Chief of the Paiute Indians
unused, real photo postcard (undivided back, so pre-1907- also, there is that silver sheen in the darker areas when you tilt it.)
Here is the problem with this postcard, Old Winnemucca died in 1860 and the first known real photo postcard dates at 1899. And even though this is a rough looking scan, it is a very old postcard - so maybe it is his son, Winnemucca. It looks like him anyway, and there are other pictures of him in soldiers uniforms. He died in 1882, but he has a son named Natchez, so maybe this is him?? If anyone knows anything, I would love some help with this very interesting postcard!
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Spent the night in Winnemucca on a road trip out West once. Winnemucca means something like cheif with one of his moccasins missing. Stayed in a retro 50s roadside motor court. Had dinner in a Casino Must have been Nevada.
sounds like a fun trip!
I'm researching Winnemucca, Chief (Captain) Truckee. I saw your FB post regarding the Sierra Sun incorrect photo of him accompanying the story they posted from years ago. This led me to this site. Have you been able to ascertain if this was indeed an old photo of Chief Truckke, his son or possibly other relative? You mention other photos of his son in "military uniform" - have you a link to those you could share? Are you aware of any other photo(s) of Chief Winnemucca? Any assistance is appreciated. We want to get this historically correct.
Bob Crowley
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