North Dakota

• Discover the history of North Dakota newspapers.
• Learn more about how to use North Dakota periodical and manuscripts.

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• Find research clues in the Library of Congress historical newspaper collection.
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Native American leader Sitting Bull is mentioned in a North Dakota newspaper article. Use the "AC: The Bismarck Tribune (Bismarck, North Dakota)" QUIKLink below, with a publication date of 12 May 1949, to answer these questions:

1. Why did Sitting Bull not want his picture taken?
2. What convinced him to have his picture taken?
3. What is he famous for?

• Click the QUIKLink mentioned above.
• In the search screen, enter "Sitting" as the first name and "Bull" as the last name, with a publication date of 12 May 1949.
• In the search results screen, click the icon for Sitting Bull.
• Read the article titled "Local Man Took First Picture of Sitting Bull."

1. Sitting Bull felt that a photograph might cause part of his spirit to be taken from him.
2. He was given a $50 payment.
3. He was the Sioux Chief who was the principal leader in the defeat of General Custer and his soldiers.
   (Contributed by Brent Bunker )