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Mary Two Eagles, 1970s

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Carl Cundy

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01/22/2018

Mary Two Eagles, 1970s

During the summer months, Mary would ride her horse through Custer, SD while holding her little dog and a small portable radio to listen to. Mary would accept tips from Tourists who wanted to take her photograph. She was known to cover her head with a large paper grocery sack and ride off when she was offered no tips! (Super Mellow Horse!)

Date & Place: 1974 in Custer, Custer County, South Dakota 57730, United States

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Daniel Pinna

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01/19/2020

Woah what a great story.

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Gerald Poole

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10/06/2022

I knew Mary Two Eagles well. I lived in Custer during the 70's, I was 11 or so at the time. My parents owned a pizza parlor below the Lariat Lounge bar on mainstreet. I used to bring Mary down to our pizza shop on occasion and my parents would make her a pizza. She also carried a squirtgun and was known to squirt tourists that didnt tip her. I thought she was awesome!!! I have a lot more info on Mary and Custer from the 70's that is very interesting.

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Mary Two Eagles May 1, 1909 - Mar 26, 1984 Custer, South Dakota, United States

Mary Two Eagles married John Two Eagle (1887 - 1966). John was listed on the Indian Census Rolls as being Sioux and Cheyenne and he lived on the Pine Ridge Reservation. They had children Julia, Emma, Joseph, and John Two Eagle Junior. Mary was later listed as the widow of John, who was a former "Indian Scout" for the United States Army.

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