Chester E. Faris Photograph Collection
Collection
Identifier: PICT-000-229
Scope and Content
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.
Copy Restrictions
Duplication of materials allowed for research purposes in most cases. User is responsible for all copyright compliance. For more information see the Photographs and Images Research Guide and contact the Pictorial Archivist.
Biography
Chester E. Faris, a federal Indian administrator, was a leading authority on Indian history and lore. Most of his work was with Southwestern and Plains Indian groups.
Extent
56 items (2 folders) : 56 photographic prints, 1 CD with 2 scans of nitrate negatives
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Collection consists primarily of snapshots of Chester E. Faris of the USDI Indian Affairs office during the 1920s-1940s.
Physical Location
B2. Small Collections box 3. Filed by Pictorial Number.
Alternate Format Available
Two photos from the Chester E. Faris Photograph Collection are available online via New Mexico Digital Collections.
Separated Material
Photographs were separated from the Chester E. Faris Papers.
General
Contact Information
- University of New Mexico
- MSC05 3020, 1, University of New Mexico
- Center for Southwest Research
- Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001
- Phone: 505-277-7173
- Fax:
- Email: cswrref@unm.edu
- URL: http://elibrary.unm.edu/cswr
- Title
- Finding Aid of the Chester E. Faris Photograph Collection, 1916-1950
- Status
- Approved
- Author
- Processed by Pictorial Collections Staff
- Date
- ©2006
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid is in English
Revision Statements
- Monday, 20210524: Attribute normal is missing or blank.
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