James A. Clifton photographs of Potawatomis and Potawatomi artifacts, circa 1850-1965 (bulk 1963-1964)

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James A. Clifton photographs of Potawatomis and Potawatomi artifacts, circa 1850-1965 (bulk 1963-1964)

circa 1850-1965

https://sova.si.edu/record/NAA.PhotoLot.78-46

Photographs depicting Potawatomi Indians, including copy prints of 19th century portraits as well as photographs by James A. Clifton and Dr. Robert L. Bee of Potawatomi interviewees and a Potawatomi pow wow. The collection also includes images of Potawatomi artifacts, including heirloom pipes, a grave house, dice counters, a drum and Ojibwa participants in a drum presentation ceremony. Photographs are mounted for publication and have captions.

20 mounted printssilver gelatin 7 mounted copy prints

National Anthropological Archives

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SNAC Resource ID: 11620757

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Densmore, Frances, 1867-1957

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