Pamunkey Indians with Tribute to Governor, 1926
Collections in the Classroom
Grade Level
Elementary, High, Middle, Pre-K
Time Period
1900-1950: Early 20th Century
Theme
Indigenous History
Resource Type
Post-visit material, Pre-visit material, Primary Source
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ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS
- What do you notice about this photograph?
- What is taking place?
- Where is this photo being taken?
CONTEXT
This photograph depicts members of the Pamunkey Tribe presenting their yearly tribute of game to the Governor of Virginia, Harry F. Byrd in 1926. This annual tribute began when Cockacoeske, the weroansqua (chief) of the Pamunkey signed the Treaty of Middle Plantation, which recognized the authority of the Colonial Government and the land use of the Virginia Indians.
