Wanamaker expeditions photographs, 1908-1913.

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Wanamaker expeditions photographs, 1908-1913.

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Photographs taken by Joseph K. Dixon during three expeditions sponsored by Rodman Wanamaker to document the North American Indian, 1908, 1909, and 1913. These photographs consist of portraits of Native Americans, as well as photographs of them hunting and horseback riding. There are also three programs included from Dixon's lectures in New York City in 1912 on "The Last Great Indian Council: The Farewell of the Chiefs," which included the viewing of some of these photographs.

7 photographs in 1 oversize box.

Massachusetts Historical Society

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Dixon, Joseph K. (Joseph Kossuth)

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Photographer of North American Indians. From 1908-1917, Joseph Kossuth Dixon led three expeditions sponsored by Rodman Wanamaker to American Indian reservations in the west. The purpose of these expeditions was to document Indian culture through photography, and in so doing to promote the campaign to make them citizens. From the description of Letter : Philadelphia, Pa., to Edward E. Ayer, Chicago, Ill., 1914 Feb. 11. (Newberry Library). WorldCat record id: 3...