Chief Joseph Secakuku Trading Post Pictorial Collection
Collection
Identifier: PICT-000-624
Scope and Content
The collection documents the life and, more specifically, the commercial activities of Chief Joseph Secakuku, a member of the Hopi Nation. "Chief Joseph" or "Chief Joe," as Secakuku was commonly known, was a forerunner in the marketing of Native American arts and culture to tourists in the Southwest. Prints are 8 x 10 in., or smaller.
Photographers represented in this collection are Scotts Studio (Oxnard, California), Freda Parrish (Keystone Photo Service, Los Angeles, California), and R. G. & D. Photo.
Photographers represented in this collection are Scotts Studio (Oxnard, California), Freda Parrish (Keystone Photo Service, Los Angeles, California), and R. G. & D. Photo.
Dates
- 1920-1971
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research.
Copy Restrictions
Duplication 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
Joseph (Joe) Secakuku was a Hopi Indian from Shipaulovi, Second Mesa. He opened his first trading post at Canyon Diablo (now Two Guns, Arizona) by 1926. He later moved his store to Holbrook, and with his brother Hale opened two large stores at Second Mesa. He also had a store in Winslow, Arizona. Secakuku was chief of the Snake Society. In the 1960's, he retired from the trading business when he became chief of Shipaulovi's Bear Clan. Secakuku was in his 80's when he died of cancer in 1969.
Extent
42 items (1 box) : 42 photographic prints; postcards
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The collection documents the life and, more specifically, the commercial activities of Chief Joseph Secakuku.
Physical Location
B2. Shelved by Pictorial Number.
Images available online
Selections of the Chief Joseph Secakuku Trading Post Pictorial Collection are available online via the New Mexico Digital Collections .
Separated Material
Pictorial material separated from the Chief Joseph Secakuku Collection.
- Title
- Finding Aid of the Chief Joseph Secakuku Trading Post Pictorial Collection, 1920-1971
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Pictorial Collections Staff
- Date
- © 2007
- 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