BOYS IN KAIAK, Nunivak
BOYS IN KAIAK, Nunivak, 1927 by Edward Curtis. In Volume 20, pages 11-13 of The North American Indian, Plate 690: "The kaiak (kaíyuh) is...
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Coleen Graybill
Honoring Veterans today, Memorial Day
We would like to recognize and thank all our veterans who have served this country. We would especially like to recognize all the Native...
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Tim Greyhavens
The Curtis Studios, Part 1: Early Partnerships
Edward Curtis had a big decision to make. For most of the past year, he had been confined to his bed due to a serious back injury, and...
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Tim Greyhavens
The Curtis-inspired Native Chief Sculptures Watching Over Seattle
Watching over downtown Seattle are eight Curtis-inspired sculptures of Native Chiefs. Find out when & how they were created.
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John Graybill
Obsidian bearer, White deerskin dance - Hupa, 1923 by Edward Curtis in Vol 13 of The North American
Obsidian bearer, White deerskin dance - Hupa, 1923 by Edward Curtis in Vol 13 of The North American
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Tim Greyhavens
Three Things You Might Not Know about Edward Curtis
Curtis in Hollywood, how to pronouce the name of a Washington city, and the nickname given Curtis by some Navaho People.
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John Graybill
Medicine Crow - Apsaroke
The hawk fastened on the head is illustrative of the manner of wearing the symbol of one's tutelary spirit. Born 1848. Mountain Crow;...
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John Graybill
On This Day March 11, 1815
John was an engraver and the founder of John Andrew & Son
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Coleen Graybill
Edward Curtis and the Descendants Project in Aspen!
Mia Valley of Valley Fine Art in Aspen, Colorado held a very successful Benefit Night for the foundation February 14th & 15th! This...
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Coleen Graybill
Meet Descendant Timothy Reevis
I follow several "Old Native American Photo" Facebook pages and I always scan through comments made on Edward Curtis photographs. I often...
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Coleen Graybill
We Couldn't Have Done It Without You!
Happy New Year! 2019 was exciting, exuberating and exceptional! We have come so far in our first year! Here are some of the highlights...
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Coleen Graybill
In the Eyes of a Curtis Researcher
As we wind down 2019, we are often reminded of the importance of our Foundation's work. Marna Murray, a Curtis researcher and lecturer,...
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