Author:

Unknown  Search this

Subject:

Powell, John Wesley 1834-1902  Search this

Physical description:

Color: Black and White; Size: 8w x 10h; Type of Image: Group; Medium: Photographic print

Type:

Photographic print

Group

Category:

Historic Images of the Smithsonian

Summary:

John Wesley Powell (1834-1902) and a Native American woman looking at objects. During his years as explorer and surveyor, John Wesley Powell developed a keen interest in its Indian peoples, taking pains to gain their trust and learn their languages. He compiled vocabularies, collected details of religion and lore, and championed the rights of Indians.

Contained within:

Smithsonian Institution Archives Record Unit 95 Box 18 Folder 57

Contact information:

Institutional History Division, Smithsonian Institution Archives, 600 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20024-2520, SIHistory@si.edu

Topic:

Indians of North America  Search this

Women--History  Search this

Anthropology  Search this

Expeditions  Search this

Standard number:

1540

Restrictions & Rights:

No restrictions

Data Source:

Smithsonian Archives - History Div

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:siris_sic_9694