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Grand Rapids Public Library Native American photo collection

 Collection
Identifier: Collection 068

Scope and Contents

The photographs document Native Americans, their housing, schools, church and crafts from the first two decades of the twentieth century. The collection also contains the much duplicated series of "before" and "after" photos of students at the Carlisle Indian School in 1886.

Dates

  • 1886-1920

Extent

0.83 Linear Feet (One box)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

This collection contains images of Native Americans, their housing, schools, church and crafts from the first two decades of the twentieth century. This is a devised collection that was drawn together from various sources by subject matter. The source of these images has not been documented. The collection also contains the much duplicated series of "before" and "after" photos of students at the Carlisle Indian School in 1886.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Unknown, accession number 00.00-00.00

Added entry index

Basket Weaving - folder 4

Churches - folders 5, 7, 20

Corn Harvesting - folder 17

Cross Village (Mich.) - folder 6

Harvesting - folders 1, 17

Indian Cemeteries - folder 3

Indian Students - folder 2

Middle Village (Mich.) - folder 6

Native American Cemeteries - folder 3

Native American Students - folder 2

Quill Art - folder 4

Students - folder 2

Title
Finding aid for the Grand Rapids Public Library Native American photo collection
Status
Completed
Author
Richard H. Harms
Date
May 1988
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script

Repository Details

Part of the Grand Rapids History Center Repository

Contact:
Grand Rapids Public Library
111 Library Street NE
Grand Rapids Michigan 49503 USA
616-988-5497