Bill Yellowtail photographs, 1960s-2000
Description
This collection consists of over 100 photographs taken by William Petzoldt Yellowtail, Jr, known as Bill, of ranch life on the Crow Indian reservation, Montana in the mid to late twentieth century. Yellowtail lived around the West and held powerful positions in government, yet ranch life on the reservation has always been home to him. Yellowtail took the photographs with a variety of cameras, using mostly slide color film. Subjects include ranch activities, such as cattle drives, cow camps, and round-ups. His photographs also depict his family members and their Indian and non-Indian neighbors at work and at play.
Provenance
All original slides are in the private collection of Bill Yellowtail
Citation
Bill Yellowtail photographs, 1960s-2000
Access Notes or Rights and Reproduction
Bill Yellowtail has allowed all of his photographs to have unrestricted access and use. If you would like to reproduce one of the images, or use one in any way, we ask that you kindly inform Mr. Yellowtail of your plans and to please credit him for his work. You can reach Bill via CIVAM at civam-mt@gmail.com. Please include the purpose and place for publication in your request.
Geographical Location
Crow reservation, Montana
Keyword(s)
American Indian/White relations, Big Horn Mountains, Montana, Black & white image, Cattle, Color images, Crow Indians, Ranches, Ranching, American Indian
Creator(s)
Bill Yellowtail