Edward Curtis

Kalyn De AsisSociology 65Final Project

Introduction

Born in 1868 in Wisconsin.

Met Grinnell, an expert on Native Americans.

Was invited on an expedition to photograph the Blackfeet Indians in Montana.

The North American Indian

Curtis' goal was not just to photograph, but to document, as much American Indian traditional life before it disappeared.

In most cases, Curtis’ work was the only recorded history.

Controversy Curtis was criticized for

manipulating his photos.

Although most Native Americans were adapting to western society, he was accused of enforcing the popular stereotypes of that time.

A Vanishing Race? Indians suffered greatly after the

disappearance of the buffalo. Warriors were no longer allowed to

fight. Children were forced to boarding

schools and languages and traditions were forgotten.

Ceremonies were outlawed.

Stealing a Soulor Preserving a Legacy?

Curtis wished to capture the beautiful aspect of Indian life before White domination and change.

“I wanted to make up for the injustices that members of my race had inflicted on the Indians".

Remembering

Works Cited

Curtis, Edward. The North American Indian. New York, NY. 16 Sept. 1921.

Curtis, Edward. The North American Indian. Vol. 18. New York, NY. 1924.

Lawlor, Laurie. The Shadow Catcher. Life and Work of Edward Curtis. University of Nebraska Press. 1998.

Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia. Edward S. Curtis. 4 June 2008.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_S._Curtis Scott, Michael. American Masters. Edward Curtis. 16 Apr.

2006. http://www.pbs.org/wnet/americanmasters/index.html