OTHER WRITINGS BY EDWARD S. CURTIS
Before and during his work on The North American Indian, Edward Curtis wrote more than a dozen articles about photography and about some of the Native Peoples he visited. He also wrote two books for young adults. Here are some of the most notable of his writings.
Century Magazine, 1898
In his first published article, Curtis wrote about the goldrush frenzy in Alaska. He included several photographs taken by his brother, Ashael, but he took all of the credit for the photos. Ashael never forgave him for this slight, and the two brothers rarely spoke again.
The Western Trail, 1900
As his reputation as a professional photographer grew, Curtis published several articles with advice for amateur photographers in a small magazine that was published in Seattle.
Scribner's Magazine, May 1906
Curtis wrote two articles promoting his work in this important national magazine. The first, “Vanishing Indian Types - The Tribes of the Southwest,” appeared in the May, 1906 issue.
Scribner's Magazine, June 1906
This is the second of two articles Curtis wrote to promote his work in this important national magazine. “Vanishing Indian Types - The Tribes of the Northwest Plains,” appeared in the June, 1906 issue.
The Photographic Times, 1907
As sales of his books fell behind goals, Curtis launched a concerted effort to publicize The North American Indian in magazine articles and in a series of public lectures throughout the country.
Scribner's Magazine, 1909
In “Indians of the Stone Houses,” Curtis described life in Hopi and Walpi cultures as he saw them.
Scribner's Magazine, 1909
In “Village Tribes of the Desert Lands,” Curtis wrote about the Havasupai, Pima, and Papago Peoples.
Hampton Magazine, 1912
In a heartfelt article, Curtis wrote about his perspective of the many injustices that Native Peoples faced in their everyday lives. At the end of this article there is a note saying Curtis will continue his story in the next issue, but the magazine ceased publication with the May 1912 issue.
Indian Days of the Long Ago, 1914
Looking for a different way to raise money for The North American Indian, Curtis wrote this book of “campfire stories” for young adults.