Newspaper Clippings : DOC.1889-08-17A

Title:

Skeleton of a Big Indian

Date:

August 17, 1889

Scope & Content:

Newspaper article reporting that the skeleton of a big Indian was discovered in Norwich by Clarence Bartogan. The skeleton measured 6 feet 3 inches tall, with bones as white as ivory. The skeleton began to deteriorate quickly when exposed to air. A little recepticle filled with arrowheads, along with a pestle, were discovered in the grave. The Indian appeared to have died from head injuries.

Mohegan

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Object ID:

DOC.1889–08–17A

Object Name:

Newspaper Clippings

Collection:

Tribes – Mohegan 4A

People:

Bartogan, Clarence

Search Terms:

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graveyard
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