C. Hart Merriam collection of Native American photographs [microform]. ca. 1890-1938.

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C. Hart Merriam collection of Native American photographs [microform]. ca. 1890-1938.

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Photographs, primarily taken by C. Hart Merriam, documenting California Indian tribes as he conducted research on their languages. Images depict individuals, dwellings, artifacts, and related geographic regions. Some Alaskan and other North American Indian images are also present.

Copies: 10 microfilm reels.Originals: 4,462 photographic prints (in 50 v. and 1 oversize box) : chiefly b&w ; various sizes.

Humboldt State University, HSU

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SNAC Resource ID: 7634221

Humboldt State University, HSU

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