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National Anthropological Archives
Photographs of Evert Wendell account book pages with sketches, circa 1700-1709
Summary
- Collection ID:
- NAA.PhotoLot.R81R
- Creators:
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Wendell, Evert, 1681-1750
- Dates:
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circa 1700-1709
- Languages:
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Undetermined.
- Physical Description:
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5 Copy negativesacetate5 Copy prints
- Repository:
Scope and Contents note
Scope and Contents note
Photographs of pages from Evert Wendell's record book of his transactions with American Indians. The photographs highlight Wendell's drawings of Cayuga, Seneca, Miami, and Souveno Indians with whom he worked, including identifying markings such as tattoos, ear ornaments, and hairdressing. The collection also includes catalog cards prepared by William Curtis Sturtevant to describe drawings, with transcriptions and translations by T. J. Brasser.
Biographical/Historical note
Biographical/Historical note
Evert Wendell (1681-1750) was born in Albany, New York, shortly after the Dutch surrendered the area to British colonists. In 1695, Wendell began trading with American Indians and settlers. Between the years 1695 and 1726, Wendell recorded over 2,000 transactions in his account books, including names and credit.
Administration
Author
Sarah Ganderup
Existence and Location of Copies note
Digital surrogates exist for some photographs.
Existence and Location of Originals note
Original account book is held by the New York Historical Society.
Custodial History note
Copy negatives purchased from New York Historical Society, circa 1966.
Using the Collection
Conditions Governing Access note
The collection is open for research.
Access to the collection requires an appointment.
Conditions Governing Use note
This copy collection has been obtained for reference purposes only. Copies may be obtained from the New York Historical Society.
Preferred Citation note
Photo lot 81R, Photographs of Evert Wendell account book pages with sketches, National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
More Information
Local Call Number(s)
Local Call Number(s)
NAA Photo Lot R81R
Reproduction Note
Reproduction Note
Copy prints made by Smithsonian Institution from NYHS copy negatives, 1966.
Addl. KW Subj
Addl. KW Subj
Iroquois
Souveno
Keywords
Keyword Terms | Keyword Types | ||
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Photographs | Genre Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Account books | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Seneca | Cultural Context | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Drawings | Genre Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Indians of North America -- Northeast | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Miami | Cultural Context | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Cayuga | Cultural Context | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
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