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Chief Joseph Secakuku Trading Post Pictorial Collection

 Collection
Identifier: PICT-000-624

Scope and Content

The collection documents the life and, more specifically, the commercial activities of Chief Joseph Secakuku, a member of the Hopi Nation. "Chief Joseph" or "Chief Joe," as Secakuku was commonly known, was a forerunner in the marketing of Native American arts and culture to tourists in the Southwest. Prints are 8 x 10 in., or smaller.

Photographers represented in this collection are Scotts Studio (Oxnard, California), Freda Parrish (Keystone Photo Service, Los Angeles, California), and R. G. & D. Photo.

Dates

  • 1920-1971

Creator

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research.

Copy Restrictions

Duplication allowed for research purposes in most cases. User is responsible for all copyright compliance. For more information see the Photographs and Images Research Guide and contact the Pictorial Archivist.

Biography

Joseph (Joe) Secakuku was a Hopi Indian from Shipaulovi, Second Mesa. He opened his first trading post at Canyon Diablo (now Two Guns, Arizona) by 1926. He later moved his store to Holbrook, and with his brother Hale opened two large stores at Second Mesa. He also had a store in Winslow, Arizona. Secakuku was chief of the Snake Society. In the 1960's, he retired from the trading business when he became chief of Shipaulovi's Bear Clan. Secakuku was in his 80's when he died of cancer in 1969.

Extent

42 items (1 box) : 42 photographic prints; postcards

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The collection documents the life and, more specifically, the commercial activities of Chief Joseph Secakuku.

Physical Location

B2. Shelved by Pictorial Number.

Images available online

Selections of the Chief Joseph Secakuku Trading Post Pictorial Collection are available online via the New Mexico Digital Collections .

Related Material

Joseph Secakuku Photograph Collection Center for Southwest Research, University of New Mexico

Separated Material

Pictorial material separated from the Chief Joseph Secakuku Collection.
Title
Finding Aid of the Chief Joseph Secakuku Trading Post Pictorial Collection, 1920-1971
Status
Completed
Author
Pictorial Collections Staff
Date
© 2007
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid is in English

Revision Statements

  • Monday, 20210524: Attribute normal is missing or blank.

Repository Details

Part of the UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections Repository

Contact:
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451