Included in this lot is a Vintage Fort Yates, North Dakota Photograph, circa 1892. The photograph is of the Memorial Day Mass officiated by the Catholic priest Father Martin Kenel. Provenance: From the John Kleinschmidt collection which was on loan to the C.M. Russell Museum from 1987 to 1993 and included in the "The Cowboy West: 100 Years of Photography 1992-1993 exhibit. An attached museum tag reads, "1396-87 O'Dell". Father Martin (1854-1917) was appointed superior of the Standing Rock Agency mission in 1884 and later was instrumental in establishing an agricultural school for the education of the native children. For the next twenty-two years, Father Martin was Superintendent of this school. The photo shows a large group of soldiers and women in the foreground facing a large white cross, a regimental flag is seen flying in the center to the left of the cross, the US flag seen to the right with Father Kenel dressed in white robe adjacent to the US flag. Lakotah Hunkpapa and Dakotah Sioux teepees can be seen in the background. Fort Yates also served as the headquarters of the US Standing Rock Indian Agency, which in the late 19th century was headed by US Indian Service Agent James McLaughlin. Typed on the frame reverse is, "Memorial Day Mass -- Ft. Yates -- 1892 Priest: Father Martin Kenel". The photograph is in amazing preserved condition, mounted in a wood frame and sits behind glass to protect its already preserved condition, scuffing noted to frame. The visible art measures 7.25"W x 9.375"L, frame is 8.25" W x 10.375" L x .5" D. Weight is 12oz.