Ben Sacquat in the center chief of the Kickapoo left and Chief Jimmy Rhodd on the right

Photograph

St. Joseph Museums

Name/Title

Ben Sacquat in the center chief of the Kickapoo left and Chief Jimmy Rhodd on the right

Entry/Object ID

2000.1E.177

Description

Black and white photograph after coronation Chief Ben Sacquat in the center, chief of the Kickapoo on the left and Chief Jimmy Rhodd on the right. Center of the women is Louise Rhodd (Jim's mother) mother. On the left and right of her are his aunts. In the background - man on the far left might be Phillip Wewenis (Kickapoo) and woman sitting in the middle with the headband on might be Jane Shuckahosee (Sac and Fox). Iowa Tribe/Ceremonies 1952

Ethnography

Culture/Tribe

Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska

Native American

Research Notes

Person

Ruby Rhodd

Notes

"Jimmie Rhodd is my grandpa, he became chief and was officially recognized by the tribal council at the time. He was seen as a cultural leader among the community, became a cultural liaison for the tribe and did many educational displays of our people to anyone who asked. He was involved in NAGPRA, archaeological dig sites, and worked with different museums and historical societies that needed his input on various things. He was feature in several magazines, did a cultural exchange program with the BBC and met Queen Elizabeth II. He passed away in 1997." - Ruby Rhodd through Facebook comment on Wyeth-Tootle Mansion Facebook page, 8/9/2026