The sale of Manhattan (price not mentioned) – a continuous performance
Subject(s): Indians of North America, Land use, Legislators, New York (State)--New York--Manhattan, Rockefeller, John D. (John Davison), 1839-1937, Selling, Sherman, J. S. (James Schoolcraft), 1855-1912
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A modern version of the sale of Manhattan Island is being acted by unidentified legislators masquerading as Natives and New York businessmen. Among some familiar faces are James S. Schoolcraft representing the Natives, and lurking in the background of businessmen is John D. Rockefeller. Caption: Respectfully submitted to the Float Committee of the Hudson-Fulton Celebration.
Collection
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
Creation Date
1909-08-25
Creator(s)
Period
African Safari (March 1909-1910)
Repository
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division
Page Count
1
Record Type
Image
Resource Type
Rights
These images are presented through a cooperative effort between the Library of Congress and Dickinson State University. No known restrictions on publication.
Citation
Cite this Record
Chicago:
The sale of Manhattan (price not mentioned) – a continuous performance. [August 25, 1909]. Library of Congress Prints and Photographs.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o288168. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Keppler, Udo J., 1872-1956. The sale of Manhattan (price not mentioned) – a continuous performance. [25 Aug. 1909]. Image.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. March 12, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o288168.
APA:
Keppler, Udo J., 1872-1956., [1909, August 25]. The sale of Manhattan (price not mentioned) – a continuous performance.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o288168.
Cite this Collection
Chicago:
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-prints-and-photographs. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. March 12, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-prints-and-photographs.
APA:
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-prints-and-photographs.
