The True Story of a Native American Child Lost and Found in America

The Girl in the Photograph: The True Story of a Native American Child, Lost and Found in America

by Byron L. Dorgan

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	3833 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	203 pages

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In the annals of American history, the story of Sarah Rector is one that has been largely forgotten. But it is a story that deserves to be told, for it is a story of resilience, courage, and triumph.

Sarah Rector was born in 1892 on the Osage Nation Reservation in Oklahoma. Her father was a full-blood Osage Indian, and her mother was half-white. Sarah was a beautiful child, with long black hair and dark brown eyes. She was also a very intelligent child, and she quickly learned to speak both English and Osage.

When Sarah was just seven years old, her parents died in a tragic accident. Sarah was left alone in the world, and she had no one to care for her. She wandered aimlessly for several months, begging for food and shelter. Eventually, she was taken in by a white family who lived near the reservation.

The white family treated Sarah kindly, but they did not understand her culture. They tried to force her to assimilate into their way of life, and they forbade her from speaking Osage. Sarah was unhappy with this arrangement, and she longed to return to her own people.

When Sarah was fifteen years old, she ran away from the white family and made her way back to the Osage Nation Reservation. She was welcomed back with open arms by her tribe, and she was soon reunited with her extended family.

Sarah was now a young woman, and she was determined to make a difference in the world. She became a vocal advocate for the rights of Native Americans, and she worked tirelessly to improve the lives of her people.

In 1921, Sarah married a white man named Fred Baker. The couple had two children, a son and a daughter. Sarah and her family lived a happy and prosperous life on the Osage Nation Reservation.

Sarah Rector died in 1960 at the age of sixty-eight. She was a remarkable woman who overcame great adversity to become a successful and influential member of her community.

The story of Sarah Rector is a reminder that even in the darkest of times, there is always hope. It is a story of resilience, courage, and triumph that should inspire us all.

Sarah Rector's Legacy

Sarah Rector's legacy lives on today through her work on behalf of Native Americans. She was a pioneer in the fight for Native American rights, and she helped to pave the way for future generations of Native American leaders.

In 1999, the Sarah Rector Scholarship Fund was established to provide financial assistance to Native American students who are pursuing higher education. The scholarship fund is a fitting tribute to Sarah's legacy of service and dedication to her people.

Sarah Rector was a remarkable woman who made a lasting impact on the world. Her story is one that should be remembered and celebrated for generations to come.

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The Girl in the Photograph: The True Story of a Native American Child, Lost and Found in America

by Byron L. Dorgan

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	3833 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	203 pages

FREE