Curley (Apsáalooke [Crow], 1856–1923)

From the press release:
“Why We Serve: Native Americans in the United States Armed Forces” Set to Open at MIAC 

Museum of Indian Arts and Culture

Curley (Apsáalooke [Crow], 1856–1923), also known as Curly or Shi-Shia, was one of six Crow scouts assigned to Lieutenant Colonel George A. Custer’s command when the men of the U.S. Seventh Cavalry rode to their deaths at the Little Bighorn in Montana on June 25, 1876.

NMAI P06650

Credit: NMAI P06650


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