Tom of Ganado

Like his wife Elle, Tom of Ganado, known as Naaltos Neiyche ("Mail Carrier") worked for the Fred Harvey Company for many years.  Both were photographed by Karl Moon and their images were used to promote tourism in the Southwest.
 Tom was born to the Many Goats Clan.  Ellie's parents initially rejected him as a suitor for their daughter because he already had seven wives.  However, Tom was tenacious and even though he had neither sheep or ponies to offer for Ellie's hand in marriage, the November 1922 issue of Illustrated World notes, "One fine June morning, only the tracks of his favorite pony were left as payment for his stolen bride."

Mary Pickford with Elle and Tom of Ganado 

 Tom was well known in Albuquerque and was often mentioned by name in local papers.  His struggle with pneumonia commanded attention in the October 3, 1904 issue of the Albuquerque Morning Journal.  He again was subject of a large article in the same publication on October 21, 1904.  The latter account tells of the healing ceremony performed by Miguelito, a Navajo medicine man.  

Miguelito

Tom was not cured of pneumonia by the doctors at St. Joseph's Hospital in Albuquerque, so Miguelito was called upon to apply his healing skills.  Eventually he had more success than the doctors, because Tom went on to lead a productive life until the late 1920's.