National Anthropological Archives

Gene J. Crediford photographs of Native Americans of South Carolina, 1984-1987

Summary

Collection ID:
NAA.PhotoLot.89-31
Creators:
Crediford, Gene J.
Dates:
1984-1987
Languages:
Undetermined
.
Physical Description:
2 Booklets
2 booklets with halftone images
6 Color prints
mounted
14 Gelatin silver prints
mounted
Repository:

Scope and Contents note

Scope and Contents note
Images of Pee Dee, Edisto, Santee and Catawba people, Native American churches and religious practices, powwows, pottery and pottery making, and the interior of a home at Four Holes Indian Community. The photographs are part of a portfolio that also includes a brochure, entitled "Sara Ayers: the Most Noted Catawba Potter" and an exhibit guide, entitled "Contemporary Native Americans in South Carolina: A Photo Documentation Covering the Years 1983-1985," both illustrated by Gene Crediford photographs.

Biographical/Historical note

Biographical/Historical note
Gene J. Crediford is Professor Emeritus of Anthropology at the University of South Carolina and a professional photographer. He previously taught in the Department of Media Arts at the University of Southern California, and has authored and illustrated books. His photographs have been exhibited in Pennsylvania, South Carolina, North Carolina, and West Virginia.

Administration

Author
NAA Staff
Custodial History note
Donated by Gene J. Crediford, 1989.

Using the Collection

Conditions Governing Access note
The collection is open for research.
Access to the collection requires an appointment.
Conditions Governing Use note
Photographs are under copyright by the photographer.
Preferred Citation note
Photo lot 89-31, Gene J. Crediford photographs of Native Americans of South Carolina, National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution

Location of Other Archival Materials

Location of Other Archival Materials
The Thomas Cooper Library at the University of South Carolina holds photographs by Crediford.

More Information

Local Call Number(s)

Local Call Number(s)
NAA Photo Lot 89-31

Addl. KW Subj

Addl. KW Subj
Pedee
Cusabo
Edisto
Sioux


Keywords

Keywords table of terms and types.
Keyword Terms Keyword Types
Indians of North America -- Great Plains Cultural Context Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Christianity Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Religion Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Pottery Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Indians of North America -- Southern states Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Pee Dee Indians Cultural Context Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Powwows Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Cherokee Cultural Context Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Catawba Indians Cultural Context Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Dakota (Eastern Sioux) Cultural Context Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid

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