Featured in this lot is this large photo of Rain-In-The- Face, taken by Frank B. Fiske (1883-1952) circa 1880-1890s, with a correspondence letter between Angela Fiske, the wife of Frank Fiske, and John Kleinschmidt dated 1951. Photo and letter are from the ex-collection of the C.M. Russell Museum and John Kleinschmidt. Frank Bennett Fiske was an early photographer born at Fort Bennett in the Dakota Territory, spending most of his life in the Fort Yates area. He was best known for his rich, detailed portraits of Native American Indians, for which he won the North Dakota Art Award in 1950. He learned the trade from S.T. Fansler, post studio photographer, and remained in Fort Yates to document the town, the Standing Rock Agency, and the changing ways of the frontier. Rain-in-the-Face (c. 1835–1905) was a notable Lakota Sioux warrior and commander. He was born near the Cheyenne River in modern-day South Dakota. Known for his valor, he rose to prominence in clashes against US forces during the Great Sioux War of 1876. Rain-in-the-Face was prominently featured in the Battle of Little Bighorn, where Lt. Col. George Armstrong Custer and his men were defeated. Some accounts imply he had a personal vengeance against Custer's family, but this is debatable. After the Lakota were defeated and confined to reservations, Rain-in-the-Face lived on the Standing Rock Reservation. He spent his senior years supporting Native traditions and sharing his own experiences. The photo shows Rain-In-The-Face posing for a side profile portrait in Fiske's studio. He has long hair, is wearing a necklace and is shirtless for the photo as he looks towards the viewers left hand side with a stoic look on his face. The included letter has Angela Fiske explaining why she has taken so long to respond and includes prices on the Rain-In-The-Face photo. She explains that Frank Fiske has been feeling sick as of late but has been recovering and is feeling better. She then goes on to talk about another customer and their order of a photo. The letter sits in an envelope attached to the back of the frame. The frame, letter and photo all show good condition overall with little to no wear present and no signs of damage noted. The visible photo measures 22 3/4" L x 16 1/4" W, while the entire piece measures 25 3/4" L x 19 1/4" W x 1 1/8" D. It has a total weight of 5 pounds and 6 ounces. 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.