Monthly Archives: November 2012

Walt Bachman Interview

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Carrie Zeman

In 2011, Walt Bachman approached the Pond Dakota Heritage Society about the gift of the manuscript that became Northern Slave, Black Dakota: The Life and Times of Joseph Godfrey. Publishing has been part of the Pond Dakota charter since the … Continue reading →

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The Dakota Prisoners’ Caregivers

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Carrie Zeman

Real life is never as cut and dried as histories make it seem. The stories of the Dakota Women’s March to Fort Snelling, and of the Prisoners’ March to South Bend in November 1862 are great examples. Although the majority … Continue reading →

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Universal Access to History

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Carrie Zeman

Having my first book appear in print has definitely been a highlight of my year. But today I’m even more proud of having a hand in bringing another book into print in universally accessible forms: Walt Bachman’s Northern Slave, Black … Continue reading →

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Big Blue Friday: Two MHS Exhibits with Kids

Posted on November 25, 2012 by Carrie Zeman

Black Friday at MHS If you know me IRL, you know I’d rather do almost anything than mall-shop –ever, much less on Black Friday. Thursday night, my husband was the hero who took our twelve-year-old daughter shopping at 9:30 PM. … Continue reading →

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38 Nooses

Posted on November 20, 2012 by Carrie Zeman

Last summer, I had the pleasure of visiting with Scott W. Berg when he was in town to visit family. I was also happy to snare him for an appearance at the Pond House on August 12, 2012, where Scott, … Continue reading →

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Hot Water, Part 2

Posted on November 19, 2012 by Carrie Zeman

“They were coming to the end of the town and they thought they were out of trouble. Then there was a big building at the end of the street. Someone threw hot, scalding water on them. The children were all … Continue reading →

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Hot Water

Posted on November 16, 2012 by Carrie Zeman

Henderson, Minnesota Few stories tell us as much about the mindset of Minnesotans in the wake of the 1862 war. Or how little we know today about who we were then. Dakota people told us first. It took years of … Continue reading →

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The Deer That Got Me A Better Car When I Turn Sixteen

Posted on November 10, 2012 by Carrie Zeman

This is a post in my series honoring the 2012 Dakota Commemorative March. I’m just going to tell you a different story. It’s true. Last night we had a dinner party at our house. Just before dessert, my husband left … Continue reading →

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A Scheme for Revenge

Posted on November 8, 2012 by Carrie Zeman

“The Union forever! Hurrah, boys, hurrah! Kill every Indian, papoose and squaw; The Indians must be slain or driven to the plain And silence the war whoop forever.” — rendition of “The Battle Cry of Freedom” attributed to soldiers in Minnesota, … Continue reading →

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Soldiers “Trysting” in the Dakota Camp

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Carrie Zeman

“…I did not drill to day was sick –feel better to night –nothing of importance –another bans read on dress parade that there should be  no more Trysting with the Squaws it made the boys a little mad as there … Continue reading →

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