National Anthropological Archives

Photographs of Wanapum Indians, undated

Summary

Collection ID:
NAA.PhotoLot.R86-65
Dates:
undated
Languages:
Undetermined
.
Physical Description:
20 Copy prints
Repository:

Scope and Contents note

Scope and Contents note
Copies of photographs depicting Wanapum Indians, mat houses, musicians, buildings, ceremonies, and a feast. Included are images of Jim Looney, Elijah Sapaliah, Henry Tomawash, Cy Tomawash, Johnny Tomawash, Johnny Buck, Frank Buck, Rex Buck, Martha Johnny, Dolores Buck, Margaret Buck, and a sculpted bust of Puck-Hayah-Toot. There is one image made by Robley L. Johnson of Richland, Washington, and one by James S. Rayner of Yakima, Washington. Notated photocopies of original prints are also in the collection.

Administration

Author
Sarah Ganderup
Existence and Location of Originals note
Originals in estate of Frank Buck, head man of the Wanapum.
Custodial History note
Original photographs loaned by E. A. Wegener for copying, 1985.

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. Contact the repository for terms of use and access.
Preferred Citation note
Photo Lot R86-65, Photographs of Wanapum Indians, National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution

Location of Other Archival Materials

Location of Other Archival Materials
An additional image of many of the pictured individuals can be found in the National Anthropological Archives in the BAE historical negatives (OPPS NEG 41886 N).
Location of Other Archival Materials
An additional photograph by James S. Rayner can be found in the National Anthropological Archives in Photo Lot 24.

More Information

Local Call Number(s)

Local Call Number(s)
NAA Photo Lot R86-65

Reproduction Note

Reproduction Note
Copy prints made by Smithsonian Institution, 1985-1986.

Addl. KW Subj

Addl. KW Subj
Sahaptin


Keywords

Keywords table of terms and types.
Keyword Terms Keyword Types
Indians of North America -- Plateau Cultural Context Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Wanapum Indians Cultural Context Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Photographs Genre Form Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Rayner, James S. Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Puck Hyah Toot Wanapum, 1878- (prophet) Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Looney, Jim Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Johnson, Robley L. Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Buck, Rex Wanapum Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Buck, Johnny Wanapum Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid

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