Play performed by School for Deaf

 
Database ID28404
InstitutionSaskatoon Public Library Local History Room
Fonds/CollectionGeneral Photographs Collection
File/Item ReferenceLH-4551
Date of creation1932
Physical description/extentone photograph; b&w; 17 cm x 12 cm
Number of images1
Scope and contentA photograph of the cast of the first play performed by School for the Deaf, entitled "The Historical Life of the Indians." Photo taken front of school. The cast appears to be all non-Aboriginal except for perhaps the girl seated at right in front row with a white doll in a papoose style wrapping. They wear stereotypical Indian style costumes fashioned out of [burlap?] All have head-bands or hats with feathers and one wears a mask. On the back is written: Xmas 1932.
Restrictions on accessThere are no restrictions on access.
ContributerStinson, K.?
Copyright holderpublic domain
Other terms governing use and reproductionCredit Saskatoon Public Library, Local History Room.
TypeArchival
Primary MediaPhotographs
Provenance Access PointGeneral Photographs Collection
Language of materialEnglish
PlaceSaskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Treaty boundariesTreaty 6
Cultural regionPlains
NamesAshton, Allen
Stinson, K.
SubjectCulture -- Drama
External representations -- Romanticized
Schools
Date Range(s)1930-1939
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