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[Norman A. Forsyth photographs of Native Americans in Montana].
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Title:
[Norman A. Forsyth photographs of Native Americans in Montana]Creator/Contributor:
Forsyth, N. A. (Norman A.), 1869-1949, creator, photographer.Abstract:
Snapshots and more formal views taken by Norman A. Forsyth of Native Americans in various outdoor locations, likely in Montana.
Images depict unidentified individuals and groups posing for portraits; teepees; dances and various unidentified gatherings;
and a reenactment of a battle (perhaps Little Big Horn?). Groups depicted possibly include Blackfoot, Cree, Flathead and perhaps
others. Also depicted are unidentified towns.
Date:
1910 (issued)Subject:
n-us-mtIndians of North America -- Montana -- Photographs
Indians of North America
Montana -- Photographs
Montana
Note:
Title devised by cataloger.
Photographer's stamp on backs of many prints: "N.A. Forsyth, Butte MT".
Most prints bear hand-written numbers, in some cases multiple numbers, perhaps assigned by the photographer.
A few prints bear hand-written descriptive captions; most are undescribed.
Purchase from McBride Rare Books ; 2023.
Norman A. Forsyth photographs of Native Americans in Montana, BANC PIC 2023.050, The Bancroft Library, University of California,
Berkeley.
Type:
graphicPhotographs.
Physical Description:
photoprint
63 photographs in 1 folder : gelatin silver prints ; sheets 14 x 9 cm
Language:
English