Robert Bennett and Josephine Black Eagle

Photograph

Oneida Nation Museum

P2001.003.160

Name/Title

Robert Bennett and Josephine Black Eagle

Entry/Object ID

P.2001.003.160

Description

Framed black and white photograph of Robert Bennett next to Josephine Black Eagle admiring the original painting of Chief Joseph. Black Eagle is a direct descendent of Chief Joseph. Below the photo it reads "To Robert L. Bennett with best wishes, November 4, 1968" and signed in the lower right corner by Postmaster General, W. M. Watson. The photo was taken at the ceremony for the 6-cent American Indian commemorative stamp.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Digital

Subject Person or Organization

Bennett, Robert L., Black Eagle, Josephine, Chief Joseph

Context

Commemorating American Indian stamp

Collection

Bennett Collection

Cataloged By

Gerzetich, Courtney (Cottrell)

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Temporary Accession Number

Other Number

2008.059

Number Type

Old Accession Number

Other Number

VS2001.3.160

Dimensions

Height

11-3/4 in

Width

14-3/4 in

Location

Box

Bennett Collection, Box 4

Room

Archive Room

Building

Woodland building

Date

May 12, 2023

Created By

[email protected]

Create Date

May 12, 2023

Updated By

[email protected]

Update Date

July 29, 2026