Usage conditions may apply for digital images, video, and sound recordings linked within SOVA collections. While digital content may be restricted, SOVA collection descriptions and catalog records are available CC0 for re-use. For more information, visit the Smithsonian's Terms of Use page.
National Anthropological Archives
Edward S. Curtis photograph of "The Vanishing Race", circa 1904
Summary
- Collection ID:
- NAA.PhotoLot.96-17
- Creators:
-
Curtis, Edward S., 1868-1952
- Dates:
-
circa 1904
- Languages:
-
English.
- Physical Description:
-
1 Platinum printmounted
- Repository:
Scope and Contents note
Scope and Contents note
Photograph published by Edward S. Curtis titled "The Vanishing Race," depicting a Navajo group on horseback riding away from the photographer. The recto of the print is signed by Edward S. Curtis in ink, and the copyright notice appears in blindstamp.
Biographical/Historical note
Biographical/Historical note
See NAA finding aid for the Edward S. Curtis papers and photographs for full bio.
Administration
Author
Sarah Ganderup
Custodial History note
Donated by Roger Pogue, 1996.
Using the Collection
Conditions Governing Access note
The collection is open for research.
Access to the collection requires an appointment.
Conditions Governing Use note
Contact the repository for terms of use.
Preferred Citation note
Photo Lot 96-17, Edward S. Curtis photograph of "The Vanishing Race", National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution.
Location of Other Archival Materials
Location of Other Archival Materials
Additional Curtis photographs held in National Anthropological Archives in the Edward S. Curtis papers and photographs, Photo Lot 24, Photo Lot 59, Photo Lot 84-8, Photo Lot 90-1, and the BAE historical negatives.
Location of Other Archival Materials
The National Anthropological Archives also holds the Edward S. Curtis investigation of the Battle of Little Bighorn (MS 2000-18).
Location of Other Archival Materials
Curtis photographs also held in the National Museum of the American Indian Archives in the Edward S. Curtis photogravure plates and proofs for The North American Indian and Mary Harriman Rumsey collection of Harriman Alaska Expedition photographs. See also the NAA finding aid for the Edward S. Curtis papers and photographs for more related material.
More Information
Local Call Number(s)
Local Call Number(s)
NAA Photo Lot 96-17
Keywords
Keyword Terms | Keyword Types | ||
---|---|---|---|
Diné (Navajo) | Cultural Context | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Photographs | Genre Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Indians of North America -- Southwest, New | Cultural Context | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
National Anthropological Archives
Museum Support Center
4210 Silver Hill Road
Suitland, Maryland 20746
naa@si.edu