Princeton University Library Chronicle, vol. 49, 1987-1988, p. 235
Description
"Discusses the significance of photographs as a record of American ideas about the education of Native Americans during the last years of the 19th Century."
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll down to appropriate page.
Documentary about a Cree community in northern Alberta where the children are taught traditional stories and traditional ways by the old people.
Duration: 14:32.
Ethnohistory, vol. 25, no. 4, Fall, 1978, pp. 301-317
Description
Studies observance of the Pleiades stars and how these understandings related to the frost free season, which was important knowledge for the growing of maize.
File contains a photocopy of Arthur O. Wheeler's daily diary from March to July, 1885. Wheeler served in the Survey (scout) Corp for the Government, and was present during some of the battles of the 1885 rebellion.
Photo of illustration made from photograph of White Cap, Sioux Chief, pledging friendship to his white brother, taken from Illustrated War News, 25 April 1885.
William Beaver, a 41-year-old councillor at Trout Lake, complains that members of the Bigstone band who live away from Wabasca receive no help from the band, and stresses the need for a reserve in the Trout Lake area, with sports facilities.
A photograph of William Bleasdell Cameron, guide and scout with the Alberta Field Force, with Horse Child, 12 year old son of Big Bear. They were photographed together in Regina in 1885 during the trial of Big Bear. Cameron testified in Big Bear's defense. Cameron wrote a description of the photo on the reverse side which was also scanned for this record.
Image of Humboldt Telegraph Station, likely during the Northwest Resistance. On back of photo: "This photo was taken after Wm. Scott (in charge of the Humboldt Mail Station had finished riding 140 miles to Prince Albert to Humboldt with dispatches. These dispatches were from Colonel Irwin [Irvine] (who was in charge at Prince Albert) to General Middleton. The ride was made in 23 hours on the horse shown in this photo. The horse's name was Lary and was known to have great staying power. Sitting is T. [Thomas] Pike."
A set of 44 photos of a caribou project at Wollaston Lake that involved students in preparing and cooking caribou meat, making dry meat, drying the hides, and taking part in follow-up activities in the classroom.
Aboriginal History, vol. 2, no. 2, 1978, pp. 175-176
Description
Book review of: World Catalogue of Theses and Dissertations about the Australian Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders by W. G. Coppell.
To access review, scroll down to page 175.
Sketch of wounded men from the Battle of Fish Creek being treated; some on stretchers, one man sitting on the ground, and one man standing with two medical personnel being treated. Men on horseback in background.