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Collection Summary
Collection: 2019-P-031 - Hoskins-Meyer
Folder: 0000.000
Item: 00009
Title: Sakakawea Statue, Capital Grounds, Bismarck (N.D.)
Date: 1922
Creator: Hoskins-Meyer (Bismarck, N.D.)
Inscription/Marks: [Handwritten in black ink on negative] Sacajawea Statue Bismarck, N.D. [Handwritten on back of photograph] A4310-00001 Sakakawea Statue, Capitol grounds Hoskins-Meyer photo [Round black ink stamp] STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF NORTH DAKOTA
Summary: Frontal view of Sakakawea statue on the North Dakota State Capitol grounds after dedication. The statue is surrounded by stepping stones and young trees that are leafing out. In the backgrouind is a bench to sit on and a fence. In the far background photo left is a farm. The Sakakawea statue project began in 1905, when the General Federation of Women's Clubs of North Dakota (then known as the North Dakota Federation of Women's Clubs) began a campaign to erect a suitable statue in honor of Sakakawea. They distributed 20,000 copies of a small booklet, Sakakawea Statue Notes. While some booklets were sold for a small fee, most of the money came from other efforts. With the support of the State Historical Society, the General Federation of Women's Clubs of North Dakota raised over $3,500. School children contributed $555.78 in pennies, and club women donated one dollar each. Additional money was raised through other projects, including the Women's Clubs' issuing of North Dakota's first Christmas seals, which were sold during the 1909 Christmas season. In 1907, the Legislature donated the site on the state capitol grounds and appropriated $1,500 for the construction of a foundation and pedestal. The statue was unveiled and dedicated October 13, 1910.
Red ID: PH_I_93954 Image ID: 172875 Image Notes: 2019-P-031-00009

Collection: 2019-P-031 Digitized Images from Collection
Title: Hoskins-Meyer
Date: 1920-1930

Summary: Collection of negatives and photographs taken by Hoskins-Meyer Studios in and around Bismarck (N.D.) and used to produce real photo postcards for sale.

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