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Battle of the Washita Centennial, 1968

Description: Article narrates the centennial celebration of the Battle of Washita. The battle resulted in the Peace Chief Black Kettle and his wife being killed by soldiers of the 7th US Cavalry as the attempted to cross the river. The battle ground is now a National Historic Site.
Date: Winter 1968
Creator: Thetford, Francis
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Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

[Photograph 2012.201.B0223.0026]

Description: Photograph taken for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "HISTORY IS RE-ENACTED as a token force of the old U. S. 7th Cavalry Regiment symbolizes the march of Col George A. Custer on the Cheyenne village of Chief Black Kettle near where the town of Cheyenne now is locked."
Date: November 27, 1968
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Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society
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