Postcard, Statue, End of the Trail, Chief John Big Tree

End of the Trail postcard with Chief John Big Tree standing in front

End of the Trail postcard with Chief John Big Tree standing in front

Name/Title

Postcard, Statue, End of the Trail, Chief John Big Tree

Description

Postcard of "The End of the Trail" statue. The following is on the back of the card: "This is the original bronze cast of the End of the Trail, sculptured by James Fraser and presented to Waupun by Clarence Addison Shaler. It is located in Shaler Park. Chief John Big Tree posed for Mr. Fraser in 1913. At the age of 98 he again posed in front of the statue." Chief John Big Tree was in town and posed for this picture when Waupun had its 125 anniversary. There are several articles about this event in the Museum. Chief John Big Tree's presence in Waupun was supported by the Waupun National Bank.

Acquisition

Accession

2001.0002

Source or Donor

Waupun Historical Society

Acquisition Method

Bequest,Collected by