Archival Material

Black and white photograph of two Indigenous men in buckskin beaded outfits (ceremonial costumes) smoking cigarettes. From the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

Black and white photograph of an indigenous soccer team. From the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

Black and white compilation showing various exterior groupings of Indigenous people from Moose Woods Reserve. Red River Cart and Teepee in centre photo. People included are Neoma Hawk, John Poordog, Jim Whitecap, Bessie Littlecrow, Nellie Whitecap, Joe Hawk, Nobidoo Hawk, Emma Littlecrow, Willie Littlecrow, Lucy Littlecrow, Harry Littlecrow, C.Eagle, and Eddie Whitecap.From the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

Black and white photograph subtitled "Tatankamaza:Iron Buffalo", with rifle. From the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

Note: The description of this document uses wording that was common to mainstream society of that time period in history. As such, it contains language that is no longer in common use and may offend some readers. This wording should not be construed to represent the views of the Indigenous Studies Portal or the University of Saskatchewan Library. Black and white photograph of an Indigenous woman with a rifle and a boy standing in front of a tent. From the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

Black and white photograph of a group of indigenous men in traditional costumes surrounded by others in non-traditional clothing subtitled "Beardy's Warriors (of Northwest Rebellion, Duck Lake, 1885). Duck Lake, N.W.T. July 13th, 1891". From the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

Black and white photograph of an indigenous child standing by a rough shelter of branches and blankets. From the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

Black and White photograph of two older men with dog seated on prairie beside a lean-to of fallen trees. Two women, possible Metis and a child with them. Buggy and Canoe in background. From the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

Black and white photograph of an indigenous man in beaded buckskin jacket holding tomahawk, entitled "Red Crow". From the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

Black and white photograph of an aboriginal brass band and their non-aboriginal leader. Unused photograph From the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

Black and white photograph of an indigenous man in quasi traditional apparel. Unused photo from the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

Black and white photograph of Blackfoot men, Black Kettle and Many Shots, both wearing romanticized traditional costumes. Black Kettle is pointing towards the horizon. Many Shots holds a tomahawk. Unused photo from the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

Black and white photograph of a group of seven Blackfoot men wrapped in blankets and furs standing outside of a temporary shelter. From Left : Gitasininam, Itermastop, Otatoyew, Ninnaomarkan, Makoyeayestiw, Ayatorkaxtein, and Sakoyetsikin. Unused photograph from the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

Black and white photograph of a large group of young indigenous men learning leatherworking at the St. Albert Industrial School. Unused photograph from the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

Black and White photograph of young indigenous boys in a classroom. Unused photo from the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

Black and white photograph of an Indigenous camp of teepees with trees in foreground and Calgary in background. Unused photograph from the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

Black and white photograph of people on horseback and on foot wandering about a camp of teepees. Unused photo from the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

Black and white photograph of Chief Fine Day and his son Calf Child with Rifle and some traditional costumes. Unused photograph from the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

Black and white photograph of Chief Pakan, seated in western clothes and pose. Unused photograph from the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

Black and white photograph of a group of five Cree men trading at Fort Pitt. They are from Left, Four Sky Thunder, Sky Bird, Matoose, Napasis, and Big Bear. Unused photograph from the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

Black and White photograph of a group of Cree men women and children, some in traditional costumes, taken near Regina, SK. Unused photograph from the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

Black and white photograph of three elderly Cree, including two women and one man, all wearing European clothing, taken on a reserve near Duck Lake. Unused photograph from the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

Black and white photograph of a group of two indigenous boys and two indigenous girls in western clothing learning to produce dairy products at St. Alberts Industrial School. None of them look very happy. Unused photograph from the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

Black and white photograph of a group of elderly indigenous men dancing, while younger men beat drums in the background. Unused photograph from the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

Black and white photograph of two Sarcee men in traditional costume. Unused photograph from the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

Black and white photograph of the Dunbow Industrial School Hockey Team and coach. Unused photograph from The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

Black and white photograph of Crow Eagle, an elderly Peigan man wearing a feather in his hair. Unused photograph from the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

Black and white photograph of an Indigenous man with hair in braids holding a raven's wing. Unused photograph from The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

Black and white photograph of a large group of indigenous people looking on a group of men with a drum. Unused photograph from the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

Black and white photograph of a group of Blackfoot boys and girls sitting outside with non-indigenous men and woman. Unused photo from the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

Black and white photograph of a group of indigenous and non indigenous men and women gathered outside of a white building. Some of the indigenous men are in traditional clothing. Unused photograph from the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

Black and white photograph of a football team of young indigenous men and their non-indigenous coaches. Subtitled "High River Industrial School Football Team: Champions of the Association Football Tournament, Calgary, May 24, 1898. Unused photograph from the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

Note: The title and description of this document uses wording that was common to mainstream society of that time period in history. As such, it contains language that is no longer in common use and may offend some readers. This wording should not be construed to represent the views of the Indigenous Studies Portal or the University of Saskatchewan Library. Black and white photograph of an family. They all wear European styled clothing. Unused photograph from the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

Black and white photograph of a group of indigenous peoples in full traditional costume watching the 'crowning' of an indigenous girl by a non-indigenous man as part of the festivities at the Macleod fiftieth anniversary Jubilee. Unused photograph from the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

Black and white photograph of a group of indigenous men and women, with some non-indigenous spectators holding a tea dance ceremony. Most wear traditional clothing. Unused photograph from the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

Black and white photograph of a cluster of Indigenous and non-Indigenous men and children standing in front of a pair of automobiles with a religious man. Captioned "Montagnais Group with Father--?" Unused photograph from the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

Black and White photograph of an indigenous man and woman standing on the steps outside of a wooden building {church?] both in European styled clothing. Unused photograph from the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

Black and white photograph of an indigenous family standing outside of a wooden house with veranda. Includes two men, a woman, and a little girl. All are wearing European style clothing. Unused photograph from The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

Black and white photograph of an indigenous family consisting of a man, a woman, and a little girl standing on the steps of a wooden building, possibly a church. All wear European clothes. Unused photograph from the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

Black and white photograph of a man, a woman (seated) and an infant wrapped in a 'papoose'. The mother and father wear western styled clothing. They are outside. Unused photo from the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversiders.

Black and white photograph of a group of Indigenous people watching men with drums and a suited man in foreground holding stick. Unused photograph from The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides

Black and white photograph of an Indigenous man and his wife, both wearing European-styled clothes, although he is wearing beaded gauntlets. Unused photograph from the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

Black and white photograph of an Indigenous man sitting in profile wearing an elaborately beaded buckskin jacket. Unused photograph from The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

Image of an Indigenous man in a modified traditional outfit, decorated heavily with beadwork. Unused photograph from the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

Black and white photograph of a Blackfoot Chief in a blanket. Unused photograph from the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

Black and white photograph of an Indigenous man wearing a headdress and a beaded outfit. Unused photograph from The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

Black and white photograph of an indigenous man sitting in profile wearing feathers in his hair. Unused photograph from the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

Black and white photograph of an indigenous man in striped Hudsons Bay Blanket coat with hood. Unused photo from the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

Black and white photograph of an indigenous man wearing a suit with treaty medals on his chest and holding other symbols of authority (headdress). From the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

Black and white photograph of an indigenous man wearing a traditional costume with body paint. Unused photograph from the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.