JULIAN SCOTT’S INDIANS

                                    By Wilfred T. Neill

As many of you know, I specialize in finding old western stories of long ago that have been overlooked, seldom found and rarely read. I knew little of Julian Scott when I found this but I did a little research and found that he was a Civil War Hero and a painter of some fame. I went a little deeper and researched his recent sales. WOW. Art Price Indicator says Julian Scott (1846-1901) had 11 paintings sold with the top of $70,000 for his At A Moqui Navajo Horse Race (New York- 1998). Well, that made this little find a lot more interesting.

Here is the story entitled JULIAN SCOTT'S INDIANS by Willfred T. Neill

Including rarely seen pictures of his paintings of the Moqui. The author states that few had the keen eye and talent as Scott who served as an Indian Agent as Scott. Provisions of the 1890 11th census of the United States required that a census be taken by the Indian Agent of all Indians living within their jurisdiction. There was also the suggestion that such information be furnished as to the Indians condition as may be obtainable. Scott was one who responded by a thoroughly detailed report inc. raw statistics on Indian housing, diet, dress and ornamentation, means of subsistence, manufacturers, beliefs, customs and domestic life. He even went one up further, Special Agent Julian Scott of the Moqui Pueblos forward some of his original paintings and monochrome, as well as many pen-and-ink sketches to the Department of Interior. Scott's art work was published in 1894 by the Department of Interior, Census office in a remarkable volume entitled Report on Indians Taxed in the United States (except Alaska) at the Eleventh Census: 1890.

Thinking I would buy one of these, I went to Abe's Book Store and found that there are four offered for sale at $1,200 to $2,000 depending on condition.

WELL, THE VALUE OF MY LITTLE STORY WENT UP!!!

So, if you don't want to spend that type of money, the author here reproduces some of those treasures. Julian Scott came to this country in 1890 and included is his history of the Moqui and their Pueblos situated in Apache County (now Navajo and Coconino Counties). Scott was not only meticulous in his paintings and drawings but also in his description of the Indian customs, dances, manners, traits, and habits. The author here has included both. You will love this little known history of the great author and artist Julian Scott and his life as a compassionate Indian agent.

THIS IS A VERY UNUSUAL WRITING AND I HAVE FOUND IT ONLY ONE TIME BEFORE

Folks, because old western art of Indians and their cherished memorabilia wasn't indexed, and kinfolks lay unrecognized on some dealer's shelf, I index every story I present as shown below. This presentation will be bound and enclosed in a plastic covered binder and forwarded without additional cost for the purchaser’s library.

There were many a western story published – the common ones about cowboy and Indians are listed on Ebay every day but the rarer ones bout the ARTISTS of the old west like this one are seldom found. Collectors treasure them and their price guide value rises every day. They are hard to find. I hunt them out cause really the better, untold and rarer stories were published in the rest.

Here’s one of ‘em.

Following my retirement, I have dedicated my remaining hours to indexing the Genealogy of our western pioneers. During my research, I discovered that thousands of our kinfolk lay unfound and unrecognized on some book dealer’s shelf. Because Old Western History and Memorabilia was printed before computer indexing, I index every item I sell.

Humbly, I am trying to keep history alive.

I hope you appreciate the effort.

JULIAN SCOTT’S INDIANS

Folks, sooner or later - Genealogists are going to realize that their family kinfolks are laying on some dealer's dusty shelves. If I can contribute to finding one little name or photo of that long lost ancestor you have been waiting to find, it's worth all the time I spend. As a tribute to the honor of our American Ancestors, Artists, Forefathers, Soldiers, and our Native American Indians, my indexed listings will include all names mentioned in the story from this time on.

By Wilfred T. Neill

ANCESTORS INDEXED HEREIN, CIRCA: 1890’s

ANCESTOR’S LOCATION:

ARIZONA

GENEALOGY NAMES INDEXED w * INDICATING PICTURE:

CARSON, Kit, Colonel

CORONADO

De ONATE, Don Juan

De TOBAR, Don Pedro, Coronado’s officer

De VARGAS ZAPATA LUJAN, Don Diego, Governor

GARFIELD, James A, President

HOPIS

KEAM, Thomas V.

LALOLAMAY, Moqui Chief *

MANUELITO, Chief of the Navajo *

MOQUIS

NAJA, MAN OF Mishongnavi Pueblo *

NAVAJOS

NEILL, Wilfred T., Author

PETSCHI, Moqui man *

POLAKI, Tom, Moqui man *

POOBITCHIE, Moqui girl *

SCOTT, Julian, Special Agent of Moqui Pueblos

TONTO APACHE *

ZUNIS

PICTURES AND DESCRIPTIONS w * INDICATING PICTURE:

Picture 1: Manuelito, Chief of the Navajo, Arizona, 1891. *

Picture 2: Tonto Apache, White Mountain Apache Reservation, Arizona, 1891. *

Picture 3: Julian Scott’s map of the Moqui country, Arizona, 1891. *

Picture 4: Poobitchie, Moqui girl of Sichumnavi Pueblo, Arizona, 1891. *

Picture 5: Moqui woman of Tewa Pueblo, First Mesa, Arizona, 1890. *

Picture 6: Petschi, Moqui man of Sichumnavi Pueblo, First Mesa, Arizona, 1890. *

Picture 7: Naja, man of Mishongnavi Pueblo, Second Mesa, Arizona, 1890. *

Picture 8: Lololamay, Moqui Chief of Oraibi Pueblo, Arizona, 1890. *

Picture 9: Moqui Kachines: Male kachine, Female kachine, Clay god, Moqui boomerang, Clay god, Goddess headress, Board representing female kachine. *

Picture 10: Tom Polaki, Moqui man of Walpi Pueblo, Arizona, 1890. *

Picture 11: Basketry and pottery made by Moqui women: “Open Gate” and “Gate Closed.” *

Picture 12: Street scene in the Moqui Pueblo of Oraibi, Arizona, 1891. *

Picture 13: Approach to Oraibi Pueblo, Third Mesa, Arizona, 1891. *

Picture 14: Moqui Pueblo of Shimopavi, on Second Mesa, Arizona, 1891. *

Picture 15: Navajo family with flock of sheep. Drawn on Navajo Reservation, Arizona, 1891. *

Picture 16: Navajo hogan. Drawn on Navajo Reservation, Arizona, 1891. *

PLACES AND THINGS PROMINENTLY MENTIONED w * INDICATING PICTURE:

Apache County, Arizona

Cachinas (or Katcheenas) *

Coconino County, Arizona

Department of the Interior, Census Office

Eleventh Census of United States, 1890

Hopi Pueblos

Mexican War

Mexico

Mishongnavi Pueblo, Arizona

Moqui Country, Arizona

Moqui Pueblos Reservation (Hopi Indian Reservation)

Navajo County, Arizona

Navajo Reservation, Arizona

Navajo War of 1859-65

Oraibi Pueblo, Arizona *

Shimopavi Pueblo *

Shipaulavi Pueblo

Sichumnavi Pueblo, Arizona

Spain

Superintendent of Census

Tewa Pueblo, Arizona

Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

Tusayan Trading Post in Keam’s Canyon

Walpi Pueblo, Arizona

White Mountain Apache Reservation

JULIAN SCOTT’S INDIANS

                                    By Wilfred T. Neill

While others clip ads from magazines, I save history. It’s a shame that our past is being lost. It’s as simple as that.

 What a story, Rare Story!!! Great Pictures. You will love it as it was published in this old complete western magazine of many years ago. The issue is in excellent condition, the cover is pristine and in vibrant color.

As clearly stated in my description, this is featured story in a rarely found and seldom read unusual and complete western magazine. I don't give out name of publication or date because I have caught competitors copying my index and work and trying to sell it as theirs. I hope you understand.

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