Illustration from Harper's Weekly "The Modocs - Murder of General Canby"

Collection

Identifier: SHL126

Staff Only

Content Description

Illustration from Harper's Weekly magazine from June 28, 1873, depicting Captain Jack, the leader of the Modocs Tribe, shooting at General Canby at peace negotiations during the Modoc War of 1873.

Dates

Creation: 1873

Biographical / Historical

“Harper's Weekly, Journal of Civilization” was an American political magazine based in New York City. Published by Harper & Brothers from 1857 until 1916, it featured foreign and domestic news, fiction, essays, and illustrations. During the Modoc War (1872-1873) the magazine published articles and engravings from photographs to give the general public a view of the war. The full page illustration “The Modocs - Murder of General Canby” was done by artist William Simpson (1823-1899). Date of the issue: 1873-06-28.

Extent

1 Sheets ([describe boxes, items, etc. here]) : The paper has yellowed and has small burn marks on it

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

“Harper's Weekly, Journal of Civilization” was an American political magazine based in New York City. It was published by Harper & Brothers from 1857 until 1916. During the Modoc War (1872-1873) the magazine published articles and illustrations to give its readers a view of the war. Collection consists of an illustration from Harper's Weekly magazine from the June 28, 1873 issue, depicting Captain Jack, the leader of the Modocs Tribe, shooting at General Canby during peace negotiations.