Geronimo driving a car, 1905

‘The photograph of Geronimo driving a car was taken on June 11, 1905, at the Miller brothers’ 101 Ranch, located southwest of Ponca City, Oklahoma.

‘The car is a Locomobile, and the Indian in full headdress to Geronimo’s left is Edward Le Clair Sr., a Ponca Indian. Geronimo so admired Le Clair’s beaded vest that it was presented to him later in the day. When Geronimo died in 1909, he was buied in the vest.

‘The photograph was taken during a special 101 Ranch show for the U.S. press. Thousands of newspaper editors and reporters flocked to it.’

- Ivan L. Pfalser

Thank you to Bill Bottorff

 

1 comment to Geronimo driving a car, 1905

  • Brian S

    The new Jeep Cherokees are out?

    Looks like it has engine trouble to me.

    Thank you Dennis Miller!

    Note: No offense intended. I saw this pic on the Dennis Miller HBO Millenium special a decade ago and seeing it again brought those jokes right back to mind. :)

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