April 23, 2007

ID: Boise courthouse keeps mural of lynching

From KTVB:

Controversial Indian mural to stay put when Legislature convenes

A controversial mural that has angered some Idaho tribal leaders will be on display when the Legislature convenes next year. The mural was painted in 1940 and depicts the lynching of an American Indian at the hands of white frontiersman.

For decades, it's been on display at the former Ada County Courthouse. Its presence is now an issue for some because the courthouse will be the temporary home for state government and lawmakers during the state Capitol renovation...


Prior A & C posts about the paintings are here.

2 Comments:

Anonymous said...

What are *some* Native Americans hacked off about? Shouldn't they want this part of their history told?

It's not like it's an endorsement.

Anonymous said...

That'll learn those Injuns to trespass on god-fearin' U.S. soil!! Our immigration laws are too darn lax - that's why this had to happen!!


I'm not really ashamed to post my name - I'm a good American and i just don't want to take all the credit for something we all believe in!!