Tribesmen of Great Plains at encampment
Database ID | 28237 | |
Institution | Saskatoon Public Library Local History Room | |
Fonds/Collection | General Photographs Collection | |
File/Item Reference | PH-91-220 | |
Date of creation | 1939 | |
Physical description/extent | four photographs; b&w; 8.5 cm x 12 cm | |
Number of images | 4 | |
Scope and content | Local History Room Series PH 91 220 1 to 4 shows tribesmen of Great Plains at an encampment made for the 1939 Royal visit. The Aboriginal men show wear large head-dresses and beaded clothing. A picture of the camp (#4) shows a large crowd, painted teepees, Red Ensign flag and two Union Jack flags. Among significant figures were Gilbert Masketo, oldest chief, and Chief Joe Dreaver, M.M. A colourful figure was Harry Littlecrow of Dundurn Sioux. (None can be specifically identified) | |
Restrictions on access | There are no restrictions on access. | |
Contributer | unknown | |
Copyright holder | public domain | |
Other terms governing use and reproduction | Credit Saskatoon Public Library, Local History Room. | |
Type | Archival | |
Primary Media | Photographs | |
Provenance Access Point | General Photographs Collection | |
Language of material | English | |
Place | Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada | |
Treaty boundaries | Treaty 6 | |
Cultural region | Plains | |
Names | Dreaver, Joe Littlecrow, Harry Masketo, Gilbert | |
Subject | Chiefs Ceremonies Shelter and temporary camps Housing -- Traditional -- Teepees Royal Visits | |
Date Range(s) | 1930-1939 | |
Permanent Link | https://digital.scaa.sk.ca/ourlegacy/permalink/28237 |