Tonkawa Indians, Texas Indians

The Kiowas and the Tonkawas are the two tribes at Camp Mystic. On the first night of camp, a new camper draws either a red slip (Tonkawa) or a blue slip (Kiowa) to determine whether she will spend the evening…Read more ›

The original photo was a faded photograph, and is the only known image of Castile, one of the chiefs of the Tonkawas during the 1860s and 1870s. Chief Castile did effective work as a scout and guide for the Texas Rangers and U.S. Army during their pursuit of hostile Comanches and Kiowas. Photo: 1865-71. Source: Lawrence T. Jones III.