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The reason Indian scouts wore long hair. Frances Totty, collector., 1936-1940

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Identifier: 5-4-9 19

Scope and Contents

Indians feel long hair is an indication of how brave a man is and believe that a man who wears short hair is a coward.

Dates

  • 1936-1940

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English.

Access Restrictions

None

Extent

151 words.

Repository Details

Part of the Fray Angélico Chávez History Library Repository

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Fray Angélico Chávez History Library
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