Shawsheen | |
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 This is a photograph of Shawsheen, taken at an unknown date. This photo was originally mis-identified as Chipeta. | |
| Born | c. 1845 |
| Nationality | Uncompahgre Ute |
Shawsheen (Shoshine) (c. 1845-?)[1] otherwise known as She-towitch, or Susan, was a Native American woman who was a part of the Tabeguache (Uncompahgre) Ute tribe and sister to Chief Ouray.[2] She is known for her capture by the Cheyenne and Arapaho in 1860 or 1861, her protection and care for Arvilla and Josephine Meeker during their captivity, as well as her role within the politics of her tribe as a female leader alongside her sister-in-law, Chipeta.[3]
- ^ Sprague, Marshall (1980). Massacre. The tragedy at White River. Univ. of Nebraska Pr. ISBN 0803241070. OCLC 832537230.
- ^ "Search results for "Shawsheen" | Greeley Museums". Retrieved 2019-04-28.
- ^ DENISON, BRANDI (2017-07-01). Ute Land Religion in the American West, 1879–2009. UNP - Nebraska. doi:10.2307/j.ctt1q8jhvw. ISBN 9781496201416.
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