Photographs relating to Robert Lowie's life and work [graphic] ca. 1880-ca. 1957.

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Photographs relating to Robert Lowie's life and work [graphic] ca. 1880-ca. 1957.

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Snapshots of Robert Lowie throughout his life, many at various Berkeley residences. Family photographs include portraits of Lowie's grandfather and others. Some show Lowie with members of various Indian groups, including some at Fond du Lac, Saskatchewan. Other photographs of various Indian groups (including Blackfoot (Siksika), Crow, Kootenay (Kutenai), Chippewayan (Ojibwa), Hopi, Hidatsa, Mandan, Ute, Paviotso (Northern Paiute), etc.) show gatherings, homes, activities, portraits, etc. University related views show Alfred Kroeber, Omar Stewart, and ceremonies at University of California, Berkeley. Other photographs document family activities, vacations, travels (including Europe and Tahiti), and similar scenes. Various views relating to Lowie's death are also included.

1 album (202 photographic prints) and 220 photographic prints : some color ; 28 x 36 cm. (album)

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