The Sitting Bull Surrender Census: The Lakotas at Standing Rock Agency, 1881 by Ephriam D. Dickson III

Following Sitting Bull's surrender to the United States Army in 1881, the Indian Division of the United States Census Office conducted a full and detailed census of the Sioux Indians at Standing Rock Indian Agency in central Dakota Territory. The census is the most complete and accurate account of Sitting Bull's followers and, until Ephriam Dickson III compiled this important work, the information contained within its pages had been hidden in archives beyond the reach of most researchers.

The Sitting Bull Surrender Census preserves the earliest detailed enumeration of every Lakota man, woman, and child at the agency at a critical juncture in Lakota history, just as the last of the non-treaty bands under Sitting Bull returned from Canada and joined their relatives at Standing Rock. Viewed within the context of Standing Rock's rich documentary sources, Sitting Bull Surrender Census offers a remarkable snapshot of Lakota families and communities.

Hardcover
288 pages
Black & White Images
ISBN: 978-0-9822749-7-2

About the author: Ephriam D. Dickson III is a historian with a special interest in Native Americans and their relationship with the federal government. He has worked professionally in museums for over 20 years and is currently the director of education at the Utah Museum of Natural History. Dickson has authored several books, including "The Sitting Bull Surrender Census: The Lakotas at Standing Rock Agency, 1881" and "Fort Robinson," which provides insights into the history of Fort Robinson and its role in the settlement of the West. His work reflects a deep commitment to preserving and educating the public about the rich history of South Dakota and the region.

Image description: The cover has a dark blue background and has a decorative gold border. The title and subtitle are printed at the top inside the border, and the author's name is printed at the bottom inside the border.