Visit from the boss

ID: 4678 ~ Source: Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area on Flickr ~ Creator: Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area ~ Date: ca 1900
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Mr. Wise of Office of Indian Affairs, Washington, D.C. (left) and Major Anderson (right)

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By Angel L. Rios
For years, the term "Indian Agent" was synonymous with corruption, and Albert M. Anderson was a perfect example. At the turn of the century, the “spoils system” was in full effect: the Bureau of Indian Affairs turned a blind eye to agents…