George W. Parsons (1845–1931) was a photographer in Pawhuska, Oklahoma, who photographed the Osage. The Newberry Library in Chicago has a collection of his photographs. The National Museum of American History has a collection of his photographs. His work is also in the Gilcrease Museum. The Wisconsin Historical Society also has his photographs in its collection. He was born in Arkansas. He photographed a view of Pawhuska before Oklahoma statehood (Oklahoma Territory) in 1887. He was involved in a land dispute with a tenant. His businesses with his wife included a millinery, dressmaking store, and his photographic studio. References External links G.W. Parsons photographs of Osage Indians collection at the Newberry Library Findagrave entry 1845 births 1931 deaths American photographers