Box 1

Abstract Information on growing up in Phoenix, Arizona, attending Holbrook Mission Boarding School and Phoenix Indian Boarding School; Information about her attendance at IAIA, 1962-1965 and San Francisco Art Institute; recollections regarding teaching at IAIA, 1976-Present; information about social events and happenings at IAIA, 1962-1965; Lomahaftewa’s artwork, exhibits, and gallery shows; Academic classes and clubs at IAIA; Allan Houser.

Abstract James A. McGrath McGrath discussed his early Native influences from the Pacific Northwest, his early teaching career and his years at the Institute of American Indian Arts beginning in May 1962. Curriculum development, social activities, economic conditions, and other early rememberances from IAIA make the bulk of the interview.

Abstract The bulk of the interview provides details regarding their father’s career in the Bureau of Indian Affairs; Navajo and Hopi School Superintendent, Superintendent of Intermountain Indian School, and the first Superintendent of the Institute of American Indian Arts until his retirement in 1967. Information regarding the difficulties of starting IAIA, Boyce’s philosophies in Indian arts, and his career with IAIA is the most helpful part of the interview. Also discussed is Robert and George Boyce...

Abstract Charles Dailey discusses a variety of subjects including his early school years, his first contacts with Native peoples, his time in the United States Marine Corps, his education at the University of Colorado, his life with his late wife Carol and their travels around Europe and the United States viewing museums, his approach towards museum exhibitions, his employment with the Museum of Northern Arizona, Museum of New Mexico, and the Institute of American Indian Arts. The bulk of the interview...

Abstract Harcourt discusses in detail his association with IAIA as an employee. Details regarding recruitment, curriculum, students, faculty, and other developments make up the bulk of the interview.