The Death of Powderface; The Last Breath of the American Frontier

About this episode

The episode recounts the story of Powderface, an Arapaho Chief who was shot by a deputy while resisting arrest, highlighting the forgotten narratives of the American Frontier.

The old Arapaho Powderface had been named a "Chief" by the Federal Government, one of a few tribal headmen to treat with and later ignore. The newspaper called him "obstinate," and it cost him his life. And the story was soon forgotten, how the "Chief" had been shot by a Dewey County Deputy while resisting arrest, left in the yellowing pages of old newspapers in an archive in Oklahoma City. Except for the memory of a little girl, Mona Violet, who had taken the opportunity to see a "real Indian" as Powderface's body lay in wait for a Coroner's Inquest in her sleepy little town. SUPPORT INDEPENDENT ARTIST! SUPPORT INDEPENDENT VOICES! Episode archive, news and more! Check out all we have to offer at withinpodcast.com ! The Wrong Place At The Wrong Time - the story of Reuben and Fred, two unfortunate cowboys caught in the path of the Cheyenne Exodus. Contact Us! Facebook: @withintherealm1 Instagram: within_the_realm contact@withinpodcast.com Within The Realm is a fiercly Independent podcast written and produced by Steve Garrett for the enjoyment of the curious soul. WTR intro: Sweat Shirt (S. Garrett) WTR outro: Baby Boy (S. Garrett) Available for speaking engagements! Check out the…

People in this episode

Hosts: Steve Garrett, S. Garrett

Topics covered

• Arapaho
• Powderface
• American Frontier
• history
• resisting arrest

Keywords

• Chief
• Dewey County
• Coroner's Inquest
• Mona Violet

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Wrong Place At The Wrong Time

Places: Dewey County, Oklahoma City

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