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Portraits, Identified Groups, 1916-1950

 File — Small-Collections-Box: 3, Folder: PICT 000-229 F1

Scope and Content

From the Collection: The collection consists primarily of snapshots of Chester E. Faris of the USDI Indian Affairs office during the 1920s-1940s (also his family, friends, and colleagues), North American Indian leaders, and memorials commemorating historical events related to North American Indians and their burial sites. Includes images (some postcards) of Chief Joseph of the Nez Perce, Santiago Naranjo of Santa Clara Pueblo, Chief Yellow Calf, and Chief Geronimo of the Apache. There are several photos of Seminole Indians of the Florida Everglades showing dress and dwellings. One photograph is of the Superintendents of Indian Affairs meeting Pres. Coolidge in Washington, D.C. in 1926.

Dates

  • 1916-1950

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 56 items (2 folders) : 56 photographic prints, 1 CD with 2 scans of nitrate negatives

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

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