Growth of Civilization: Nomadic Indian Tribes Woodcuts, 1933-1940 Growth of Civilization: Nomadic Indian Tribes, 1933-1940
File — Folder: 1
Scope and Content
From the Collection:
This collection includes five mono- and multi-color woodcuts from a larger set on Colorado history. Prints are from multi-panel or single scene wood blocks in both vertical and horizontal orientation. All measure 12x16 (or 16x12) inches. Four woodcuts are from the Growth of Civilization series and present Sioux buffalo dances and hunting, and activities of “Nomadic Indian Tribes” such as tipi construction, travel with dogs and travois, and war. The final print is from the Colorful Periods of Colorado History set and depicts a trapper and his Indian bride. Date ranges and block carvers or woodcutters are generally known.
Dates
- 1933-1940
Language of Materials
From the Collection:
English
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 5 items (1 Folder) : 5 woodcuts ; 16 x 12 in.
General
- Plate x (buffalo hunting), The Chase, Sioux buffalo dance; Hunting, Surround by fire; Skinning, Butchering and packing meat. 1933-1940, woodcutter: Harry Garrison Miller, #2017-006-0001
- Tipi construction (with text blocks describing construction, poles, smoke holes, hide assembly, etc.). 1935-1940, woodcutter: Harry Garrison Miller, #2017-006-0002
- Transportation, Plate 3, Dog travel with travois. 1935-1940, #2017-006-0003
- Plate 4, War; War dance; War parties; Warriors' return. 1937, woodcutter: Harry Garrison Miller, #2017-006-0004
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
cswrref@unm.edu
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
cswrref@unm.edu