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Moon dance in Garden of the Gods

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Call NumberP-1315CreatorPoley, H. S. (Horace Swartley)DateAugust 3, 1911SummaryBuckskin Charley, a Native American (Ute) man, walks on a dirt path at the Garden of the Gods, El Paso County, Colorado. He carries a ceremonial spear and a cloth bag. He wears leggings, a blanket wrapped around his body, a necklace with a medal pendant, and a wide brimmed hat. A white man, who wears a suit and hat, walks nearby.Physical Description1 photonegative : nitrate ; 10 x 9 cm (4 x 3 1/2 in.); 1 photoprint ; 9 x 8 cm (3 1/2 x 3 in.)Born-Digital or AnalogAnalogSubjectIndians of North America--Colorado--El Paso CountyUte Indians--Clothing and dress--Colorado--El Paso CountyGarden of the Gods (Colorado Springs, Colo.)Parks--Colorado--El Paso CountyBuckskin Charlie, Ute Chief.CollectionPhotographs - Western HistoryRelated MaterialImage File: ZZR700171315Type of MaterialNitrate negativesPhotographic printsDigital Version Created FromJeancon.Original Material Found in CollectionC Photo Collection 37. H. S. Poley collection.NotesTitle written on back of print. Vintage photographic print. Written on back of print: "Ind- Utes Arts & customs- Dances" "Buckskin Charley Buck" " Ute elders have not heard of 'moon' dance". Written on nitrate negative: "112". R7001713151

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