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Julie Carrow - 2013
Books about the 1862 Dakota History
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Through Dakota Eyes edited by Gary Clayton Anderson and Alan R. Woolworth. This book has some wonderful narratives from the very people who were caught up in the middle of the uprising in Minnesota in 1862. The author does a good job of explaining how the book is laid out. You definitely need to read the intro to understand this. While I was reading the book, I felt as though I was there in the middle of it with all those involved. I don't excuse what was done, but I have a better understanding of what horrors the indians went through that drove them to this place. I would definitely recommend this book. By Shelley Yeager Paperback
- 316 pages Minnesota Historical Society; ISBN: 0873512162 I too would recommend this book it has first hand narratives from people such as Big Eagle, Samuel J. Brown, Charles R. Crawford, and Taopi. This book gives accounts from the Dakota people who were there at the time. It continues each person's story through different chapters which deal with various time lines in the War. For instance Big Eagle gave a full account of the whole 6 weeks, part of which is used in this book. This is one of the first books I read on the 6 week war, back in the the late 1980's . . - Gloria Hazell-Derby |
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Six Weeks in the Sioux Teepees by Sarah F. Wakefield Such a lesson about the force of mass mentality on both sides of the Dakota Uprising, the white settlers and army so unfair in the historical perspective. Both the author and her captor, Chaska, had the courage to think for themselves and respect each other as individuals. They are heroes in my eyes and an inspiration, despite the tragedy. Well written first person account. By kbester Paperback
and hardback I first learned about this book while working on the Reconcilliation Committee back in the 90's in Morton. Two of us (both white women as Sarah had been) tried to get a pardon for Chaske from President Clinton, but we didn't manage it. Had we managed it we would have tried for a pardon for tham all.. Gloria Hazell-Derby |
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The Dakota Prisoner of War Letters: Dakota Kaskapi Okicize Wowapi by Clifford Canku Enjoyed this book as it is part of my history. Still reading it, as it is translated in Dakota, Dakota English and English. This is a part of history that I did not know about the other 276 being sent to Camp Kearney and Camp McClellem. People who do not know about the 38 +2 Dakotah men who were hung the day after Christmas in Minnesota need to read the history. So many of our people were displaced to Lower Brule, Sisseton, Yankton and Santee Reservations. The homeland of our people is Minnesota. As a young person I used to wonder why there were so many streets and places in Minnesota with Dakotah names. It wasn't until 1992 when I saw the video on PBS, "The Dakota Conflict". A light bulb went off in my head when they mentioned stuffing grass down the agent's mouth. I was only 4 years old when my grandmother told all of us about this. You see my ancestors were hungry and the Agent said they could eat their own dung or grass. I'm wopida tanka to Clifford Canku and others for taking on the task of translating these letters. It will help many of us to take time in learning our language. Again I thank Clifford Canku for bringing a part of history I knew nothing about. I don't know if my 2nd great grandfather and grandmother went to these camps. Their names are Hus'te and Oicobe. Sincerely, Gerri GrosVenor Paperback:
224 pages. Publisher: Minnesota Historical Society Press; 1
edition (March 1, 2013) I only recently got this book but it is, I feel, very powerful to be able to read these letters. I know you will get a lot from them. Gloria Hazell-Derby |
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Little Crow: Spokesman For The Sioux by Gary Clayton Anderson I live in
the city of Hutchinson, MN in McLeod County. Six miles north
of this city is a marker identifying the site where Little Crow
was shot by a local farmer. The farmer had no idea who he was
shooting at, just that it was an Indian and he would collect
a bounty for his scalp. I added that recommendetion because of the healing that had taken place in this person. I learned about Little Crow before I came to MN, I learned that he had a physical disability, and that he was a very clever man. I got this book in the early 90's and enjoyed reading about him. I have visited his grave in Flandreau many times, smoking Pipe there in ceremony a number of times. - Gloria Hazell-Derby |
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The Sioux Uprising of 1862 by Kenneth Carley Also known as the Dakota Conflict and the Dakota War of 1862, this bloody and tragic episode in Minnesota's history was one of a series of Indian wars on the Northern Plains that did not end until 1890 with the infamous Battle of Wounded Knee in South Dakota. This
book is out of print now but you can get used copies from $4.00
from the Amazon site. Paperback - 102 pages (December 1976) Minnesota Historical Society; ISBN: 0873511034 I
have used this book a lot over the years for photos and information,
not as informative as 'Through Dakota Eyes' I still think it is
one worth having, especially at the used books price of today
- Gloria Hazell-Derby |
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History of the Santee Sioux: United States Indian Policy on Trial by Roy W. Meyer
Paperback - 471 pages. Publisher: Univ of Nebraska Pr; Revised edition (September 1993) ISBN: 0803282036 This book can be obtained for a used price of less than $3.00 One of the first books I read on the Santee back in the 80's. I found it to be very good. It's good to have a copy around if you want to do research. - Gloria Hazell-Derby |
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Beloved Child -
A Dakota Way of Life What a moving book this is. Diane has chapters from several people who have given their stories, including Clifford Canku and Gabrielle Tateyuskanskan “Far greater even than the loss of land, or the relentless coercion to surrender cultural traditions, the deaths of over six hundred children by the spring of 1864 were an unbearable tragedy. Nearly one hundred and fifty years after the U.S.–Dakota War of 1862, Dakota people are still struggling with the effects of this unimaginable loss.” Hardcover:
224 pages. Publisher: Borealis Books; 1 edition (September 1,
2011) I have known Diane for a number of years, and I got this book a while ago but never read it... until a few days ago. I was blown away by it. The way Diane writes educates on a different level, on an emotional plane for those of us who have had children. I think if this book is read by the younger generation it may give them hope. With the suicide rate being so high, we shake our heads in disbelief, with a sense of helplessness. If the old ways of caring for our children is once again followed, these young people would feel better about themselves. Traditional ways were there for reasons, they covered all aspects of life, a good life, for all members of the Tiospaye, Oyate, or Community. Children were Beloved, they knew they were, and so acted accordingly. Those ways should come back.. Thank you Diane for writing such a compelling book - Gloria Hazell-Derby |
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Dakota-English Dictionary (Borealis Books)
We used this and the following book in the Little Feather Center in Pipestone. They are both written by the missionaries, Stephen Riggs, and John Williamson, who were with the Dakota during the Conflict. Both of these men were respected by the Dakota as they allowed them to keep their own culture, yet taught them skills which would take them into the 20th century. Instead of forcing the Santee to learn the Bible in English, they translated it into Dakota. These two men were unique in their understanding of the Dakota culture and spirituality. Gloria Hazell-Derby |
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An
English-Dakota Dictionary
(Borealis Books)
Please see the above description.- Gloria
There is also a Dakota Grammar book out now, (2004) by Stephen R. Riggs |
Videos and DVD's
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The
Dakota Conflict (The 1862 Great Sioux Uprising) Quite expensive now even used copies from Amazon.. New from $47.77. Used from $38.36 I found this video to be very good. I believe there is a copy in the Little Feather Center, in Pipestone, or there was. - Gloria Hazell-Derby |
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Dakota 38 I couldn't end this page without putting the DVD on here. Smooth Feather Productions
have copies Free all you need to do is ask for one. Also available to be seen on YouTube |
