"Big Alec", wife, three sons, and daughters-in-law
Date
1913
Summary
Native American (Paiute) man, identified as Big Alec, with his wife, three sons, and two daughters-in-law, in Deep Creek, Nevada. The men wear shirts and dungarees, Big Alec wears suspenders, the youngest son wears a jacket with a ribbon on the lapel. The women wear print blouses and skirts.
Description
1 photoprint ; 9 x 9 cm. (3 1/2 x 3 1/2 in.)
Subject
Indians of North America--Nevada--Deep Creek; Paiute Indians--Nevada--Deep Creek; Deep Creek (Nev.); Boys--Nevada--Deep Creek; Families--Nevada--Deep Creek; Women--Nevada--Deep Creek; Big Alex.
Format-Medium
Photograph
Rights Contact Information
Copyright restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History and Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library, at photosales@denverlibrary.org.
Reproduction Available for Purchase
Yes (digital reproduction)
Related Material
Image File: ZZR710032512
Notes
Condition: Typing on back of print shows through image.; Hand-written on back of print: "Utah, Scattered Bands #12."; Stamped on back of print: "Office of Indian Affairs received October 3, 1913."; Title and ""Landless" Nevada Indians who have come to Deep Creek to make homes. These Indians are intelligent and very industrious. They are not corrupted by influences common in the railroad towns of Nevada. There is abundant land and water for many of these Indians at Deep Creek." typed on back of print.; Vintage photographic print.; R7100325126
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