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Prospectors come to the Black Hills
An actress playing a miner woman describes the discovery of gold in the Black Hills. It is the story of the Gordon Party. The eviction of the Gordon Party by the US Army is described, but the gesture was futile as the Black Hills were then overwhelmed by prospectors seeking their fortune. The devastating impact on the Native Americans is also hinted at.
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