Chauncey Yellow Robe

A Biography of the American Indian Educator, ca. 1870-1930

af David W. Messer

Despite his education and his obvious acceptance of the idea of Indian assimilation into the white world, Chauncey Yellow Robe was adamant about maintaining Native American authenticity and gained a reputation as an outspoken critic of the Wild West shows that were so popular at the time. Chauncey's life embodied the cultural conflict that still permeates American society.