Nez Perce Photographs, circa 1877-1905.
| Department Location at WSU | WSU Libraries |
| Description | A composite collection made up of six separate auction lots containing original photographic prints and one glass-plate negative. Most photographs depict various members of the Nez Perce tribe in studio poses with some outdoor images. Included in the collection are gelatin and silver print cabinet cards produced by the C. W. Hanson and E. G. Cummings studios; a glass-plate negative dated 1903 of Chief Joseph seated with another man in Western dress; a bust-length portrait of Chief Joseph; bromide prints by Dr. Edward H. Latham taken at Nespelem, WA; and albumen prints of the St. Joseph Mission Nez Perce School. |
| Subjects or Keywords | Joseph, Nez Percé Chief, 1840-1904 -- Portraits. |
| Type of Material | Photograph collection |
| Collection Number (when available) | PC 83 |
| Extent/volume (linear feet, number of items, etc.) | 1 box |
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| Access Use and Information | This collection is open and available to the public for research use. For information about access to collections held in MASC, please consult the MASC website at http://www.wsulibs.wsu.edu/holland/masc/masc.htm, or call 509-335-6691. |
| Related Collections (when available) | Use the MASC website (http://www.wsulibs.wsu.edu/holland/masc/masc.htm) and the WSU Libraries online catalog, Griffin (http://griffin.wsu.edu/search~), to search or browse for related materials. Suggested subject search in Griffin: use the subjects listed above for this collection. |