National Anthropological Archives

Guide to MS 7244 Beatien Yazz drawing of a buffalo, circa 1947-1958

Summary

Collection ID:
NAA.MS7244
Creators:
Yazz, Beatien
Dates:
circa 1947 - 1958
Languages:
English
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Physical Description:
2 Folders
Repository:

Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents
The collection consists of an etching of a buffalo by Beatien Yazz and an excerpt from a biography of Yazz (Hannum, A. (1958). Paint the Wind. Viking.) that describes the work.
Please note that the contents of the collection and the language and terminology used reflect the context and culture of the time of its creation. As an historical document, its contents may be at odds with contemporary views and terminology and considered offensive today. The information within this collection does not reflect the views of the Smithsonian Institution or National Anthropological Archives, but is available in its original form to facilitate research.

Biographical Note

Biographical Note
Beatien Yazz (1928-), also known as Jimmy Toddy and Little No Shirt, is a Navajo artist. He is known for his paintings of animals and people and for his children's book illustrations.

Administration

Custodial History
Donated to the National Anthropological Archives by Marjorie G. Arnold, December 13, 1976.

Using the Collection

Conditions Governing Use
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Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research.
Access to the collection requires an appointment.
Preferred Citation
MS 7244 Beatien Yazz drawing of a buffalo, National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution

More Information

Local Numbers

Local Numbers
NAA MS 7244

Variant Title

Variant Title
Buffalo


Keywords

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