The Curtis Studios, Part 2: Prime Time in Seattle
A look at the inner workings of the Curtis Studio in Seattle from 1900 to 1920.
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John Graybill
Honoring Native American Heritage & The Sacred Vote
November marks the beginning of Native American Heritage Month - a time to recognize the many contributions and achievements of Indigenous p
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Mark Andrew
Edward Curtis and John Andrew & Son; A Curious Connection
Through the years I wondered how Edward Curtis came to hire John Andrew & Son to produce these incredible pieces of photo/art. There had...
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Janet Steins
The Printers of The North American Indian
As part of our efforts to compile an accurate and complete census of The North American Indian, we’ve been looking at every aspect of the...
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Coleen Graybill
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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