Wilkes-Barre historian Tony Brooks reflects on the legacy of George Catlin George Catlin, born in Wilkes-Barre in 1796, preserved Native American history through his iconic art, including portraits ...

George Catlin set out to reach "every tribe of Indians on the Continent of North America," and to produce "faithful portraits...views of their villages, games, &c." His Sioux Encamped on the Upper ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. The George Catlin papers are arranged ...

One day in 1805, a 9-year-old boy exploring the woods along the Susquehanna River in southcentral New York came face-to-face with an Oneida Indian. The boy froze, terrified. Towering over him, the ...