Our Work
Researching the record.
Preserving family history.
Correcting misinformation.
Carrying the work forward.
For decades, our family has worked to locate, preserve, and connect the records surrounding Chief Spotted Elk, his relatives, and the families affected by Wounded Knee. This archive brings that work together through genealogy, primary-source research, family histories, photographs, cultural preservation, and creative work.
Research & Documentation
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Genealogy, census records, probate files, allotment records, agency correspondence, archival research, and documentation used to reconstruct family relationships.
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Preservation & Family History
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Preserving photographs, oral histories, family documents, stories, and research accumulated across generations.
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Examining later genealogies and lineage claims against primary records, identifying errors, and publishing corrections when the surviving evidence supports them.
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Beadwork & Creative Work
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Beadwork, art, teaching, and creative traditions that carry family knowledge and expression into the present.
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How We Work
Three horizontal items:
Primary Sources
We begin with original records whenever possible.
Family Knowledge
Documents are considered alongside photographs, oral history, and family research.
Living Research
New evidence is reviewed, corrections are made, and the archive continues to evolve.