George Parsons (photographer) explained

George W. Parsons (c. 1845–1931) was a photographer in Pawhuska, Oklahoma, who photographed the Osage.[1] [2] [3] [4] The Newberry Library in Chicago has a collection of his photographs.[5] The National Museum of American History has a collection of his photographs.[6] His work is also in the Gilcrease Museum.[7] The Wisconsin Historical Society also has his photographs in its collection.[8]

He was born in Arkansas.[9]

He photographed a view of Pawhuska before Oklahoma statehood (Oklahoma Territory) in 1887.[10]

He was involved in a land dispute with a tenant.[11] His businesses with his wife included a millinery, dressmaking store, and his photographic studio.[12]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Parsons, G. W. (George W.) - Social Networks and Archival Context. 2020-07-08. snaccooperative.org.
  2. Book: Parsons. G. W. G.W. Parsons photographs of Osage Indians. Edward E. Ayer Photograph Collection (Newberry Library). 1880. English. 43626688.
  3. Book: Wedding Clothes and the Osage Community: A Giving Heritage. Daniel C.. Swan. Jim. Cooley. October 21, 2019. Indiana University Press. 9780253043054. Google Books.
  4. Web site: Osage Man | Photograph. December 1, 2003. Wisconsin Historical Society.
  5. Web site: MMS Collection Abstract: G.W. Parsons photographs of Osage Indians. mms.newberry.org.
  6. Web site: Collections Search Results. National Museum of American History.
  7. Web site: Three Osage boys, Fairfax / G. W. Parsons - Gilcrease Museum. collections.gilcrease.org.
  8. Web site: Osage Women | Photograph. December 1, 2003. Wisconsin Historical Society.
  9. Web site: Osage Indian photographs: Vol 1 - American Indian Histories and Cultures - Adam Matthew Digital. www.aihc.amdigital.co.uk.
  10. Web site: Photograph of Pawhuska, Capitol of the Osage Nation, Pawhuska,.... Getty Images.
  11. Web site: POLSON v. PARSONS. Justia Law.
  12. Web site: The Osage Journal from Pawhuska, Oklahoma on September 26, 1918 · 6. Newspapers.com.