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Title: Donna Mae Largo Video Collection
Dates: 1983-2000
Accession number: NA2009.024
Creator:
Cheatham, Maree
Collection Size:
1.5 linear feet
Repository:
Agua Caliente Cultural Museum
Palm Springs, California 92262
Abstract: A series of videos featuring Cahuilla basketmaker, basketmaking instructor, and medicinal plant expert Donna Mae Largo teaching
courses in these subjects in classes and at museums. Filmed between the years 1983-2000 by Maree Cheatham.
Physical location: Stored off site. Advance notice required for access.
Languages:
Languages represented in the collection:
English
Collection is open for research.
(C) Maree Cheatham. Ownership of the physical collection belongs to the Agua Caliente Cultural Museum. Publicity rights and/or
cultural rights may be retained by the subjects or their heirs.
[Identification of item], Donna Mae Largo Video Collection, NA2009.024, Agua Caliente Cultural Museum.
Donation.
Biography / Administrative History
Donna Mae Largo (1935-2009), member of the Santa Rosa Band of Cahuilla Indians, was a Cahuilla basketmaker, basketmaking
instructor, medicinal plant expert, and was co-founder of Nex'wetem (Southern California Indian Basket Weavers). In 1983,
Maree Cheatham began filming Donna Largo in classes, in the field, and when she spoke at museums and other public venues.
Videos were filmed between the years 1983-2000.
Scope and Content of Collection
Film footage of Cahuilla basketmaker, basketmaking instructor, and medicinal plant expert Donna Mae Largo. Recorded between
1983-2000.
The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection.
Largo, Donna Mae
Cheatham, Maree
Wellman, Dawn
McCarthy, Daniel
Sisquouc, Lori
Drake, Barbara
Dominguez, Dee
Rose, Kimberly
Sanchez, Abe
Nex'Wetem
Nexwetem
Southern California Indian Basket Weavers
Santa Rosa Band of Cahuilla Indians
Hemet
Anza
Native American
Basketry
Basket making
Cahuilla
Medicinal plants
Sumac
Juncus
Deergrass
Cottonwood
Scrub sage
Rock splitting
Acorn
Wiwish
Bird singing
Bird songs
Sumac