"Donehogawa (Ely S. Parker)" Topic
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| Tango01 | 18 Feb 2021 9:13 p.m. PST |
"Ely S. Parker was born a Seneca Indian in 1828 in Western New York on the then Tonawanda Reservation. Originally called Hasanoanda, he was baptized as Ely Samuel Parker. Educated in missionary schools, Parker spoke both Seneca and English. In 1852, after serving as an interpreter and diplomat for the Seneca chiefs in land right negotiations with the United States, Parker was given the name Donehogawa. Parker initially pursued a career in law; however, he was unable to take the bar exam because only U.S. citizens were eligible for admittance, and most American Indians were barred from U.S. citizenship. Parker went on to become an engineer…"
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| Grelber | 19 Feb 2021 9:57 a.m. PST |
Watching the 2012 movie "Lincoln" t'other day, I noticed a native American actor in the background in one of the scenes from Grant's headquarters. Obviously supposed to be Parker. No lines, but he was still there. Somebody in Hollywood had done their homework, at least on this issue. Grelber |
| Tango01 | 20 Feb 2021 12:21 p.m. PST |
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