State Historical Society of Iowa

"Evolution of Homes on Sac and Fox Reservation," Date Unknown

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Courtesy of State Historical Society of Iowa, Breid, Jacob

Description

These images are featured on a page of a scrapbook showing photographs of the Meskwaki in the early 20th century. The photographs shows traditional Meskwaki housing alongside typical 20th century American houses.

Transcript of "Evolution of Homes on Sac and Fox Reservation"

Source Dependent Questions

  • What does the title at the top of this scrapbook page imply? What do the photos show about the changes to Meskwaki (Sac & Fox) homes?
  • Describe the difference you see in the houses in these photographs. The first two houses were similar to houses the Meskwaki (Sac & Fox) lived in BEFORE the Indian Removal Act. The Home of Albert Davenport was built AFTER some Meskwaki returned to Iowa. How do you account for the differences you see?

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