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Edward P. Tobie (Author and editor) 
Photographing Indians 
1892, October 
  
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There were several kodaks in the train, which had been pretty busy all day in capturing views of the scenery whenever the train stopped. These were brought out hurriedly when the Indians were seen, but the Indians went out of sight as hurriedly and more quickly when they saw a kodak pointed at them. They seemed to know what the little box was for, and men, women and children ran from it as if it were a deadly weapon. But we soon found that they were not afraid of it they had learned its use, and did not propose to add to the value of the collection of any amateur photographer without compensation. However, for a nickel some pictures were obtained. Some of the party engaged a boy in conversation in regard to some pottery he had for sale, and by keeping his attention attracted, enabled a lady to get a snap shot at him without his knowing it. She was much pleased with the success of the experiment, and so were those who assisted her, but their joy at having outwitted the barbarian wras short lived, for no sooner was the kodak snapped than a "big injun" came up with much jabber and something of a threatening attitude and demanded a nickel "for taking picture of my brother." The nickel was~forthcoming for the sake of keeping peace in the family. So I do not think any of the "leaders of thought" got any the better of the untutored red man.
 
[Edward P. Tobie], "The Country for Which You Fought. Scenes and Incidents of a Trip to the Pacific Coast", First Maine Bugle, Campaign II, October, 1892, Call.10, p.4-5 
 

 
  
 
  
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