Native American photograph collectionNative American photograph collection WLU.Coll.0490Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and ArchivesThis finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2026-02-19 07:02:01 -0500.Description is written in: English, Latin script.Describing Archives: A Content Standard Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives Native American photograph collection WLU.Coll.0490 /repositories/5/resources/1288 0.01 Linear Feet xxx English Content Description

This collection contains images of Native American/Indigenous people. The subjects photographed include men, women, and children. The images are described at the folder level.

 Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research use.

 Conditions Governing Use

The materials from Washington and Lee University Special Collections are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study, pursuant to U.S. Copyright law. The user assumes full responsibility for any use of the materials, including but not limited to, infringement of copyright and publication rights of reproduced materials. Any materials used should be fully credited with the source.

 Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], Native American Photograph Collection (WLU Coll. 0490), Special Collections and Archives, James G. Leyburn Library, Washington and Lee University, Lexington, Va.

 Immediate Source of Acquisition

Purchased in 2025

 Photographs/repositories/5/archival_objects/32615circa 1860s, circa late 19th centuryManuscripts Small Collections Box 131Scope and Contents

The folder contains the following images:

1. Carte de visite photograph of an Indigenous man holding a shotgun taken in a studio. He is wearing traditional clothing with an elaborate headdress. He appears crouched and looking into the distance and ready to aim his shotgun.

2. An albumen photograph on a black card mount showing an Indigenous women holding a small child. The women has a thick striped blanket wrapped around her shoulders. She and the child are posed on a rocky hillside with trees visible behind them. Circa late 19th century

3. Albumen photograph on grey cardstock of an Indigenous Native American or Mexican man. The man is weraing typical Western wear: dark trousers and white shirt with suspenders, silk kerchief, and cowboy hat. On verso is marked "Lizzie Dich, Decatur, Nebraska, June 4, 1932." Circa late 19th century

Photographs/repositories/5/archival_objects/32616circa 1900, 1907Manuscripts Small Collections Box 132Scope and Contents

This folder includes the following images:

1. Stereoview image of Navajo people sold by E. L. Clement of Chicago. Inscription reads "123 Navajo Indians Foltz Arz." The Navajo people are lined up seated against a wall. One young man is standing near the right edge of the photo, and there is a packhorse in the background. They seem to be seeking refuge from the sun. Circa 1900 2. Stereoview image of Chief Louison photographed inside his teepee. He is wearing a war bonnet and sheild heavily decorated with eagle feathers. Copyrighted 1907