Indigenous peoples
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Harry A. Atwell photographs of indigenous circus performers
Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MS-061
Abstract
The collection consists of 16 photographs taken by well known circus photographer Harry A. Atwell, depicting indigenous performers from the Miller Brothers 101 Ranch Wild West Show in the late 1920s. Photographs in the collection include portraits of performers backstage, as well as action shots of stunt riding during performances.
Dates:
circa 1926
Found in:
Manuscript Collections
Dirección General de Culturas Populares "Nuestra Cultura" posters
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MS-063
Abstract
The collection consists of 17 posters produced in the mid-1980s by the Dirección General de Culturas Populares (DGCP), an insitution of the Mexican government dedicated to the promotion, preservation, and dissemination of popular and indigenous culture in Mexico. The poster series, called "Nuestra Cultura," consists mainly of short stories retelling legends and myths from local cultures, with each poster produced by and focusing on a particular region of Mexico. Many of the posters include a...
Dates:
1984-1986
Found in:
Manuscript Collections
Native Panamanian photograph collection
Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MS-115
Abstract
The collection consists of 25 photographs of indigenous people from the Darién Gap region of Panama, taken in the early 20th century. Photographs in the collection depict Guna and Embera-Wounaan (also known as Chocó) people, both posed for portraits as well as participating in their daily activities.
Dates:
circa 1910-1930
Found in:
Manuscript Collections