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DescriptionRobert McGee, scalped as a child by Sioux Chief Little Turtle in 1864-2.jpg
English: "Robert McGee, scalped by Sioux Chief Little Turtle in 1864."
Robert McGee, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing right, showing effects of being scalped as a child. Photographic print on cabinet card.
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