Mrs. James Carpenter Scraping An Elk Skin, 1935
Crow Indian Gardeners & Farmers 1930s
Description:
"Mrs James Carpenter Scraping An Elk Skin For Tanning." The photograph shows Mrs. James Carpenter bent over scraping a piece of elk skin laid flat on the ground outdoors. Her tools are placed in front of her on top of the elk skin.
Culture or Community:
Apsáalooke (Crow/Absaroke)
Other Forms:
Originals: b&w glossy photograph
Date of Creation:
1935
Physical Details:
Two black and white glossy photographs placed in brackets, attached to a page in report.
Catalog Number:
CIVAM-NARA #8785.1
External Links:
Provenance:
The photographs appear on page 69 of Clarence S. Runyan, Agriculture Extension Agent, "Annual Report of Division of Extension and Industry, Crow Reservation, To Director of Extension and Industry, From January 1, 1935 to December 31, 1935."
Citation:
Charles S. Runyan, Agricultural Agent, U.S. Dept of Interior, Office of Indian Affairs, Field Service, “Annual Report of Division of Extension and Industry: Crow Reservation; To Director of Extension and Industry; From January 1, 1935 to December 31, 1935.” Records of Bureau of Indian Affairs (RG 75), Central Classified Files, 1907-39; Crow;40761-1912-.023.1 To 130-1936-031; Box 2: PI-163 E-121 HM 2001. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. CIVAM-NARA #8785.1
Creators:
U.S. Department of Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Division of Extension and Industry, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Division of Extension and Industry, Charles S. Runyan
Keywords:
1930s
James
Division Extension & Industry
Hunting and fishing
Women
Apsáalooke (Crow/Absaroke)
Mrs.
Elk
Knife
material-culture
Black & white image
Crow Indian Reservation
Elk hide/skin
Photograph
Carpenter
Crow Indians
Hide and skin treating equipment
Stone