National Museum of the American Indian

O.T. Littleton prints and negatives, 1938, 1953

Summary

Collection ID:
NMAI.AC.001.023
Creators:
Littleton, O. T. (Otis T.)
Dates:
1938
1953
Languages:
No linguistic content; Not applicable
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Physical Description:
6 Acetate negatives
5 x 7 inches.
35 Photographic prints
gelatin silver.
Repository:
This collection is comprised of 35 gelatin silver prints and 6 acetate negatives taken in 1938 and 1953 by Otis T. Littleton at various archaeological excavations in southern California, including Los Angeles County, Ventura County, Colusa County and Kern County. The majority of the images depict human remains and are restricted.

Arrangement note

Arrangement note
Prints: organized in folders; arranged by image number.
Negatives: organized in individual sleeves; arranged by image number.

Biographical/Historical note

Biographical/Historical note
Otis T. Littleton was an archaeologist who conducted excavations in California. His "finds" were generally believed to be the result of honest fieldwork, but most have turned out to be forgeries and fantasy pieces, with misrepresented provenance.

Administration

Processing Information note
NMAIA Review

Using the Collection

Conditions Governing Access note
Access is by appointment only, Monday - Friday, 9:30 am - 4:30 pm. Please contact the archives to make an appointment.
Conditions Governing Use note
Restricted: cultural sensitivity.
Preferred Citation note
O.T. Littleton prints and negatives, National Museum of the American Indian Archives, Smithsonian Institution (negative, slide or catalog number).

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