Premium List, Rules and Regulations and Program of the Pottawatomie Indian Fair Association: To Be Held at the Pottawatomie Agency, Nadeau, Kansas, ... 1905, Tuesday and Wednesday (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Pottawatomie Indian Fair Association

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 065604277X ISBN 13: 9780656042777

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2022

Synopsis

Experience a historic Indian Fair set at the Pottawatomie Agency in Kansas, September 19–20, 1905, blending education with celebration.

This edition highlights exhibitions, athletic contests, and cultural showcases designed to promote industrial and educational development among the Indians, with plentiful entertainment for all ages. Expect a lively program that celebrates bead-work, bead relics, and a standout collection of Indigenous art, alongside traditional games, races, dances, and fireworks.

• See a grand parade and native-costume festivities, plus competitive events like women's ball games, pony and foot races, and a broncho riding display.
• Explore bead-work and relic displays that showcase the best craftsmanship from several tribes, with liberal premiums for top-placing exhibits.
• Enjoy family-friendly entertainment and sports, including Indian ball games, stage shows, and a fireworks finale.

Ideal for history enthusiasts, cultural researchers, and readers curious about early 20th‑century fairs that blended education with Indigenous arts and community gatherings.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 065604277X
• ISBN 13: 9780656042777
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 54