Edward Curtis papers, ca. 1900-ca. 1935.

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Edward Curtis papers, ca. 1900-ca. 1935.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/80251387

Collection consists primarily of materials (some deriving from the Curtis Los Angeles Studio) documenting the promotion and publication of "The North American Indian" (published 1907-1930) and promotion and production of his film "In the Land of the Headhunters" (1913-1915).

4 lin. ft. (7 boxes)

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SNAC Resource ID: 8241905

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