Black, Chizomana

Scope and Content This small collection contains correspondence, 1922-1925, pertaining to the making of a commercial stereoscopic motion picture at the Grand Canyon, which included scenes from Hopi life. Most of the correspondence is between Stereoscopic Productions and Chief Joseph Secakuku. There are also a few letters written by other Hopi chiefs (1935), expressing their displeasure about the commercialization of sacred elements of Hopi culture. Additionally, the collection includes Chief Joe Secakukus...