November 1, 2003 Buckskin Diplomacy The objects Lewis and Clark acquired in negotiations with Indian nations have much to say. by Christopher Reed From The November-December 2003 Issue Published in the November-December 2003 print issue in the Features section. Read more articles by Christopher Reed Most popular All That’s Unseen charts the Harvard graduate’s uneasy journey from Appalachia to Cambridge and back. Singer Elisa Smith’s whiskey-soaked voice and subversive feminism is part of the genre’s urban shift. Harvard Weathers a Year of Turmoil The federal government has launched unprecedented actions against the University. Here’s a guide. Explore More From Current Issue Commencement Conan O’Brien headlines a star-studded cast How Katie O’Dair makes kings, comedians, and parents feel welcome on campus. Research Growing liver implants, mapping the sense of smell, and journalism at risk