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Inaugural Haskell Stadium Era And Tribal Victory Story
The Lawrence Journal-World recounts the 1926 Haskell Stadium inauguration events from Oct 28 to Nov 1. Key moments include a buffalo barbecue, powwow, the play Hiawatha, a Massachusetts Street parade, tributes from Kaw and Osage donors, and a 36-0 Haskell win over Bucknell. The stadium cost 250000 with a 100000 donor pledge from tribes, expanded to 10000 seats. The event illustrates tribal sovereignty as funds were raised by students without federal or state support, shaping federal policy toward indigenous arts and culture. Warrington highlights alumni Thorpe Levi and others returning, underlining Haskell’s legacy and the school’s roots in 1920s Indigenous progress.
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Lawrence Journal- World
Charles Curtis
United States
Haskell Institute
Bucknell Bison
Haskell
Jim Thorpe
John Levi
Buster Charles
Thorpe
Levi
Warrington
Frank McDonald
Oklahoma
Haskells
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