Brace Beemer, dressed as Lone Ranger, posing with Chippewa Indian chief

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View of actor Brace Beemer, dressed as Lone Ranger, posing with chief of Chippewa nation during the 49th Annual Indian Fair. Both men wear feather headdresses. Typed on back: "September, 1946. During the 49th Annual Indian Fair, the Chippewa nation named ABC's 'Lone Ranger' an honorary chief with the Indian title of 'Cak-Cak' meaning duck hawk, the fastest bird known. The 'Masked Horseman' is shown in conference with the chief of the nation." Handwritten on back: "Beemer, Brace, 1903-1965."

Details

Resource ID:: bh009976
Subject:: Beemer, Brace, 1903-1965; Lone Ranger (Fictitious character); Ojibwa Indians--Clothing; Ojibwa Indians--Kings and rulers; Photographic prints
Date:: 1946-09
Format:: 1 photographic print ; 8 x 10 in.
Department:: Burton Historical Collection
Location:: E&M B B392
Copyright:: Physical rights are retained by DPL. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.