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Showing 3 results for Chief Elk Heart.
ID64490
Title of ArticleShootout at Shakey's Gulch
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionJohn Darrigan, a.k.a. Justice D. Spencer, handing out awards; Woman with rifles; Participants in Shootout at Shakey's Gulch
DateOctober 1, 2018
PageA1
SubjectsChief Elk Heart

ID39232
Title of ArticlePut this in your peace pipe and smoke it... City of Elkhart got its name from an Indian chief?... Mishawaka's name signified 'swift water' to Pottawatomies
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationSt Joseph County History File
Picture CaptionSketches of Chief Elk Heart, Gray Wolf, Dead Shot, Princess Mishawaka; boulder w/ plaque
DateJanuary 29, 1972
History #14
PageA.M. Section 3, 9
SubjectsGray, Shawn, Chief Elk Heart, Princess Mishawaka, Native Americans

ID31084
Title of ArticleAbout Chief Elk Heart and Princess Mish-a-wa-ka
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationElkhart City History File
DateJuly 21, 1964
History #1045
SubjectsPotawatomi Tribe, Native Americans, Princess Mishawaka