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Native American photograph

 Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS P 619

Scope and Contents

Native American photograph, circa 1870-1923 collection contains 17 photographs of Native Americans, most are of Hopi people and rituals.

Dates

  • approximately 1870-1923

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Open to public access; Kept in cold storage; requires 24 hours advance notice to access collection.

Conditions Governing Use

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from Native American photograph must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Biographical / Historical

George W. James was an author, lecturer, and photographer. He was well-known for his study of Native Americans. He lived in Pasedena, California.

Extent

1 folder (0.08 linear ft.)

Language of Materials

English

Physical Location

L. Tom Perry Special Collections, Harold B. Lee Library, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah 84602.

Custodial History

These items was purchased by Special Collections in 1988.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Purchase; Andrew Smith Gallery; 1988.

Appraisal

Photographs (Photograph Archives).

Related Materials

These items are part of the Photographs Archive.

Title
Register of Native American photograph
Status
Completed
Author
Abe Austin
Date
2012 April 18
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English in Latin script.

Repository Details

Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Repository

Contact:
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States