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Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial Collection
MS.578
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Contributing Institution:
Library and Archives at the Autry
Title: Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial Collection
source:
Hodge, Frederick Webb
source:
Harris, Gladys Knight
Creator:
Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial
Identifier/Call Number: MS.578
Physical Description:
0.5 Linear Feet
(1 box)
Date (inclusive): 1923-1972
Abstract: This is a collection of promotional materials, newspaper clippings, and papers from 1923-1972 regarding the Inter-Tribal Ceremonial
that takes place annually in Gallup, New Mexico. Materials include correspondence, handbills, invitations, a post card, premium
lists, press releases, and programs.
Language of Material:
English
.
The Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial is a yearly celebration in Gallup, New Mexico which features parades, powows, rodeos
and much more. The Ceremonial began in 1921 as a coming together of Native Americans for the purpose of sharing their culture,
friendship and to see family. As the Ceremonial developed, tourists came to share in these events and the traders saw an opportunity
to expand Ceremonial by including the opportunity to buy Native American arts, such as pottery, rugs, jewelry and carvings.
Many books will credit much art with winning a prize at Ceremonial. There was a sense of celebration and sharing that was
the core of Ceremonial.
Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial Collection, 1923-1972, Braun Research Library Collection, Autry Museum of the American West, Los Angeles; MS.578; [folder number] [folder
title][date].
Processed by Glenna Schroeder, circa 1977-1981. Processing and finding aid completed by Holly Rose Larson, NHPRC Processing
Archivist, 2012 November 1, made possible through grant funding from the National Historical Publications and Records Commissions
(NHPRC).
This is a collection of promotional materials, newspaper clippings, and papers from 1923-1972 regarding the Inter-Tribal Ceremonial
that takes place annually in Gallup, New Mexico. Materials include handbills, invitations, a post card, premium lists, press
releases, programs, and one piece of correspondence. The official program for the Ceremonial was renamed
Ceremonial Magazine in 1955, and then renamed
Indian Life starting in 1959. Also included in this collection is a calendar card listing dances and festivals in Arizona and New Mexico
for 1967.
This collection was mostly assembled with donations from Frederick Webb Hodge, 1936-1949 and from Library staff. Other donors
include Mrs. Charles F. Saunders, circa 1924; C. K. Adams, 1940-1942 August; Paul Coze; Robert Hayden, 1952 August; and Gladys
Knight Harris, 1983.
Copyright has not been assigned to the Autry Museum of the American West. All requests for permission to publish or quote
from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Head of Research Services and Archives. Permission for publication is
given on behalf of the Autry Museum of the American West as the custodian of the physical items and is not intended to include
or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the reader.
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Subjects and Indexing Terms
Correspondence
Indians of North America -- Southwest, New -- Rites and ceremonies
Manuscripts
Typescripts
Clippings
Gallup (N.M.)
Press releases
Programs
Ceremonial Magazine
Indian Life
Calendars
Indians of North America -- Rites and ceremonies
Brochures
Invitations
Hodge, Frederick Webb
Harris, Gladys Knight