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    Twenty-First in a 62 part series, Scalping and Torture describes the use of scalp mutilation in the War of 1812. Employed primarily as a tool of intimidation and psychological warfare by all sides in

    Twenty-Second in a 62 part series, Financial Incentives describes the system British officials had instituted to financially reimburse native warriors and the widows of deceased warriors for losses t

    Twenty-Fourth in a 62 part series, Great Merit is Due Excerpts quotes from letters by British military leaders acknowledging the enormous role Native Warriors had in ensuring a victory over American

    Fiftieth in a 62 part series, Cleansing the War Belt describes the blue coloured Wampum Belt which was being used in Native ceremonies in 1815 to celebrate peace

    Fifty-Second in a 62 part series, Tehcumtheh’s Betrayal describes the circumstances leading up to Tecumseh death on the battlefield on October 5, 1813

    Photograph of Olive Masters and Annie Waugh outdoors. From Left to right Olive Masters, Annie Waugh.

    Photograph of Margaret Ann Kennedy and Hannah Hewson posed for a portrait wearing hats. From left to right Margaret Ann Kennedy, Hannah Hewson. Margaret Ann Kennedy is the half sister of Daisy Master

    Image of the Great Britain Haudenosaunee Covenant Chain Belt (Alliance Belt). This belt uses the symbolism commonly used in Haudenosaunee belt making. Nations are usually symbolized with squares. Her

    Lithograph -- Hand-colored depicting Oneida Chief Skenando. "Skenando's person was tall, well made, and robust. His countenance was intelligent, and displayed all the peculiar dignity of an Indian ch

    Illustration upon which the 42cent "Laura Secord: Legendary Patriot" stamp was based (see call# SN90001033).

    Niagara Falls Public Library

    Twenty-Ninth in a 62 part series, Teyoninhokarawen - Hero or Instigator is a discourse on John Norton’s role in the War of 1812

    Thirty-Fourth in a 62 part series, Legend of Laura Secord: True or False? is an analytical discourse examining Laura Secord’s role in warning the British of an impending American military attack

    Biographical summary of the life of Isaac Brock. Taken from unknown publication, Lundy's Lane Museum.

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    Photograph of Caroline Parker of the Tonawanda Nation

    Educator’s Guide created to accompany the PBS documentary The War of 1812. Designed to support school curriculum and to inspire classroom discussions.

    Curriculum document for a class on the War of 1812. The focus of the class is Sir Isaac Brock. Compiled by the Niagara Historical Society & Museum and The Niagara‐on‐the‐Lake Public Library.

    Photograph of Fred Loft at the former Ohsweken Orange Lodge at the Six nations Fair grounds.

    Photograph of Fred Loft at the former Ohsweken Orange Lodge at the Six nations Fair grounds.