Marcus Pete Collection 1918-1946

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Marcus Pete Collection, 1918-1946

Title

Marcus Pete Collection 1918-1946

Resource Link

http://www.oac.cdlib.org/ark:/13030/kt7q2nf2gf

Abstract

Records belonging to Marcus Pete, collected between the years 1918-1946. Collection includes ephemera pertaining to The Indian Store, a general store on Section 14 of the Agua Caliente Indian Reservation owned and operated by Marcus Pete. Notable subjects recorded include Pete's 1930s trip to Washington D.C. in support of land allotments, notes on tribal births and deaths between 1909 and the 1930s, and news items discussing World War II and Iwo Jima (Japan).

Extent

.5 linear feet

Languages

eng,

Holding Repository

Agua Caliente Cultural Museum

Information

SNAC Resource ID: 6659572

Agua Caliente Cultural Museum

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