Edward S. Curtis Digital Collection
Preview up to 100 items from this collection below. Photographer Edward S. Curtis devoted two decades to making “The North American Indian,” an early 20th century photography and text project studying Western tribes.
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Friends of the Market position statement on Pike Plaza Revelopment Project #21
The statement outlines the issues that the Friends group has with the redevelopment plan including the displacement of farmers and proposed usage of buildings in the area. The Friends group emphasizes the need for improvements that will benefit the farmers and the introduction of more low income housing in the area.
Identifier: spl_ps_015
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Sacred Bags of the Horn Society - Blood
In 1906, Edward S. Curtis received funding from J.P. Morgan to begin work on "The North American Indian," a twenty volume set of photographs and text documenting Native American tribes throughout the western United States. The eighteenth volume, featuring the Chipewyan, Cree and Sarsi tribes, was published in 1928.
Identifier: spl_nai_18_646
Date: 1926
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Quiet Waters - Tule River Reservation
In 1906, Edward S. Curtis received funding from J.P. Morgan to begin work on "The North American Indian," a twenty volume set of photographs and text documenting Native American tribes throughout the western United States. The fourteenth volume, featuring the Kato, Wailaki, Yuki, Pomo, Wintun, Maidu, Miwok and Yokuts tribes, was published in 1924. The index provides more detailed captions for selected images within the portfolio.
Identifier: spl_nai_14_506
Date: 1924
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North American Indian Volume 14 Index
In 1906, Edward S. Curtis received funding from J.P. Morgan to begin work on "The North American Indian," a twenty volume set of photographs and text documenting Native American tribes throughout the western United States. The fourteenth volume, featuring the Kato, Wailaki, Yuki, Pomo, Wintun, Maidu, Miwok and Yokuts tribes, was published in 1924. The index provides more detailed captions for selected images within the portfolio.
Identifier: spl_nai_14_Index
Date: 1924
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Winter - Apsaroke
In 1906, Edward S. Curtis received funding from J.P. Morgan to begin work on "The North American Indian," a twenty volume set of photographs and text documenting Native American tribes throughout the western United States. The fourth volume, featuring the Crow and Hidatsa tribes, was published in 1909.
Identifier: spl_nai_04_127
Date: 1908
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Old Klamath woman
In 1906, Edward S. Curtis received funding from J.P. Morgan to begin work on "The North American Indian," a twenty volume set of photographs and text documenting Native American tribes throughout the western United States. The thirteenth volume, featuring the Hupa, Yuork, Karok, Wiyot, Tolowa, Tututni, Shasta, Achomawi and Klamath tribes, was published in 1924.
Identifier: spl_nai_13_440
Date: 1923
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'Nice Book' sign
Sign created on a white paper bag reading 'Nice Book $6.95 each.'
Identifier: spl_ps_053
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The Scout in Winter - Apsaroke
In 1906, Edward S. Curtis received funding from J.P. Morgan to begin work on "The North American Indian," a twenty volume set of photographs and text documenting Native American tribes throughout the western United States. The fourth volume, featuring the Crow and Hidatsa tribes, was published in 1909.
Identifier: spl_nai_04_131
Date: 1908
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Awaiting the Scouts' Return - Atsina
In 1906, Edward S. Curtis received funding from J.P. Morgan to begin work on "The North American Indian," a twenty volume set of photographs and text documenting Native American tribes throughout the western United States. The fifth volume, featuring the Mandan, Arikara and Atsina tribes, was published in 1909.
Identifier: spl_nai_05_181
Date: 1908
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Tesuque Buffalo Dancers
In 1906, Edward S. Curtis received funding from J.P. Morgan to begin work on "The North American Indian," a twenty volume set of photographs and text documenting Native American tribes throughout the western United States. The seventeenth volume, featuring the Tewa and Zuni tribes, was published in 1926.
Identifier: spl_nai_17_600
Date: 1925
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