Shades of LA Photo Collection
from Los Angeles Public Library
Shades of LA Photo Collection
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Klamath Indian woman wearing feathers and beads
Circa 1920
Klamath Indian woman wearing a feather headress and beaded clothing.
Martha Hall, Sherman Institute Supervisor
Circa 1950
Portrait of Martha Hall, Supervisor of the Navajo Program at Sherman Institute.
Mesa Verde National Park ruins
ca1900
Man wearing hat (probably an archaeologist) at Mesa Verde National Park ruins.
Mission San Xavier del Bac near Tucson, Arizona
ca1900
Missions San Xavier del Bac. Mission to Tohono O'Odham Indians (Papago Indians) near Tucson, Arizona.
Native Americans at different jobs
Circa 1930
Native Americans doing different jobs. Caption reads "We learn to work and earn money."
Navajo boys decorating Christmas tree
Circa 1950
Navajo boys decorating a Christmas tree at the Sherman Institute.
Navajo boys dressing and combing hair
Circa 1950
Navajo boys in dormitory room putting on shoes and combing hair.
Navajo camp near Keam's Canyon
Circa 1900
Navajo Indian camp near Keam's Canyon, preparatory to Yay-bay-chai dance.
Navajo girls receiving Christmas gifts
Circa 1950
Navajo girls receiving Christmas gifts from woman at right.
Navajo Indian family members with dogs
Circa 1900
Navajo indian family members with dogs. Sheep can be seen in background.
Navajo Indian women sitting in semi-circle
Circa 1925
Navajo Indian woman sitting in semi-circle. (Caption at top describes photo above it, not this one)
Navajo Indian women students at Sherman Institute
Circa 1940
Navajo Indian women students wearing traditional dress at Sherman Institute, circa 1940.
Navajo student in film production
Circa 1950
Navajo girl student in front of lights and camera. Others (in background) watch filming.
Navajo students at school dance
Circa 1950
Navajo students dancing at school dance decorated with paper hearts.
