National Anthropological Archives

Toshi Hodges photographs of Tarahumara Holy Week ceremonies, 1950

Summary

Collection ID:
NAA.PhotoLot.96-8
Creators:
Hodges, Toshi
Dates:
1950
Languages:
English
.
Physical Description:
75 Negatives
acetate
18 Color transparencies
62 Prints
silver gelatin
Repository:

Scope and Contents note

Scope and Contents note
Images of Tarahumara people celebrating Easter and Holy Week in and near Basihuare, Guachochi and Chihuahua City in Chihuaha, Mexico. The collection includes images of a church and other buildings, dances and people in dance regalia, spectators, musicians, encampments, and a market.

Administration

Author
Sarah Ganderup
Custodial History note
Donated by Toshi Hodges and her husband, James Clark Hodges, through William Merrill, 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 96-8, Toshi Hodges photographs of Tarahumara Holy Week ceremonies, National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution.

Location of Other Archival Materials

Location of Other Archival Materials
Footage of other Tarahumara Easter ceremonies held in the Human Studies Film Archives in HSFA 82.10.2 and HSFA 87.15.1.

More Information

Local Call Number(s)

Local Call Number(s)
NAA Photo Lot 96-8


Keywords

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RarĂ¡muri (Tarahumara) Cultural Context Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Dance Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
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