Old Town Maine Andrew Sockalexis Penobscot Olympic Marathon Runner Real Photo Postcard
Andrew Sockalexis (1892-1919) was a celebrated Penobscot marathon runner from the Penobscot Indian Nation in Old Town, Maine. He achieved national prominence in the early 20th century, most notably by placing fourth in the marathon at the 1912 Stockholm Olympics. His athletic achievements made him a significant figure, embodying Indigenous athletic skill and determination during a period when Native Americans faced considerable societal challenges.
The postcard depicts his home on the Penobscot Indian Island Reservation, located near Old Town, Maine, the ancestral homeland of the Penobscot Nation. Sockalexis's success brought recognition and pride to his community and other Indigenous peoples, challenging prevailing stereotypes and demonstrating their capabilities on both national and international stages in the early decades of the 20th century.
The postcard depicts his home on the Penobscot Indian Island Reservation, located near Old Town, Maine, the ancestral homeland of the Penobscot Nation. Sockalexis's success brought recognition and pride to his community and other Indigenous peoples, challenging prevailing stereotypes and demonstrating their capabilities on both national and international stages in the early decades of the 20th century.
