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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

Creator

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

  1. University of New Mexico
  2. MSC05 3020, 1, University of New Mexico
  3. Center for Southwest Research
  4. Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001
  5. Phone: 505-277-7173
  6. Fax:
  7. Email: cswrref@unm.edu
  8. 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