NRHP: Susan La Flesche Picotte House
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Susan La Flesche Picotte House
NRHP Reference #: 09000905
NRHP Listing Date: 20091110
Location
100 Taft, Walthill, Thurston County, Nebraska
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Summary
Dr. Susan LaFlesche Picotte was the youngest daughter of Omaha Chief "Iron Eye" (Joseph LaFlesche). Picotte lived in this two story home from its construction in late 1907 until her death in 1916. In addition to her work as a physician, she was a political advocate for Omaha rights during this period. Picotte was heavily involved in debates surrounding the end of the federal trust period for Omaha allotments in 1909, the proposed consolidation of the Omaha and Winnebago Reservations and the inheritance rights of women and children. She also provided assistance to Omaha individuals by preparing various documents and correspondence, advising on domestic issues, placing phone calls and serving as an interpreter. Her home served as a gathering place for political meetings and cultural events that were attended by both Native Americans and Euro-Americans from the surrounding area. Picotte's national significance in medicine, woman's history and social history is recognized by the Dr. Susan LaFlesche Picotte Memorial Hospital NHL, also in Walthill.
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