Ceremony involving Indian Leaders in ceremonial dress with three men in suits

 
Database ID27773
InstitutionSaskatoon Public Library Local History Room
Fonds/CollectionHillyard Photographs Collection
File/Item ReferenceB-9306
Date of creation1950
Physical description/extentone negative; b&w; 12 cm X 9 cm
Number of images1
Historical noteIn 1976 the Local History Department of the Saskatoon Public Library acquired the Leonard A. Hillyard Photographic Collection. He was one of the earliest photographers of Saskatoon, being active until his death in 1975 at the age of 84 years. He arrived in Saskatoon from England in 1907, and worked for photographers George Trott and Ralph Dill in those early years. He opened his own studio in 1912 which was closed during WW I. The period covered by this part of his collection is from the early 1930s to the 1960s.
Scope and contentA photograph of Indian Leaders in ceremonial dress appear on an outdoor stage with three men in suits, two at microphones. Music stands and chairs are in front of the stage. Setting and occasion are unknown. background appears to be some decorative wall.
Restrictions on accessThere are no restrictions on access.
ContributerHillyard, Leonard A.
Copyright holderSaskatoon Public Library
TypeArchival
Primary MediaPhotographs
Provenance Access PointHillyard, Leonard A.
PlaceSaskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Treaty boundariesTreaty 6
Cultural regionPlains
SubjectCeremonies
Events
Chiefs
Exhibitions
Date Range(s)1950-1959
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