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Melvin R. Gilmore (Melvin Randolph Gilmore), Non-Indian, 1868-1940
Collection History
Formerly owned by Soldier (Arikara) until shortly before his passing, circa 1920; given by Soldier to Alfred Bear (Arikara) to dispose of on the prairie with a buffalo skull and an offering; retrieved by Alfred Bear after a year or more; purchased from Alfred Young Bear by MAI through Melvin R. Gilmore (1868-1940, MAI staff member) in 1926.
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Place
Fort Berthold Reservation; Dunn County, McLean County, McKenzie County, Mountrail County, Mercer County; North Dakota; USA