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Edward S. Curtis Photograph Collection

 Collection
Identifier: PICT-986-005

Scope and Content

Collection contains toned, platinum prints (9) by Edward S. Curtis of Southwestern Indian subjects. These or very similar images are reproduced in his "North American Indian" and the numerous reprintings and volumes about Curtis's work. Most are signed and all bear the imprint the the Curtis Studio in Seattle. Print titles are: "White House Ruins--Canyon de Chelly," "Six Girls at Hopi,"Cliff Pueblo at Hopi," "Three Girls on Hopi Stairway," "Indians Entering Kiva," "Navajo Blanket Weaver," "Four Girls by Pool at Hopi," "Five Girls by Pool at Hopi," and "In Hopi." Paper mounts exhibit some losses and foxing.

Dates

  • 1906

Creator

Access Restrictions

PLEASE SEE FACSIMILE VOLUMES OF "THE NORTH AMERICAN INDIAN," LOCATED IN THE ANDERSON READING ROOM call no. E 77 C98 1978. PERMISSION OF PICTORIAL ARCHIVIST REQUIRED TO SEE ORIGINALS.

Copy Restrictions

For more information see the Photographs and Images Research Guide and contact the Pictorial Archivist.

Extent

9 items (1 box) : 9 platinum prints ; 7.75 x 6 (image) mounted on paper 13.5m x 10 in.

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Collection contains toned, platinum prints (9) by Edward S. Curtis of Southwestern Indian subjects.

Physical Location

High Security Area
Title
Finding Aid of the Edward S. Curtis Photograph Collection
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