Yakama Indian photograph album, approximately 1920-1959

Overview of the Collection

Title
Yakama Indian photograph album
Dates
approximately 1920-1959 (inclusive)
Quantity
158 photographic prints (1 box) ; sizes vary
Collection Number
PH1360
Summary
Photographs of Yakama Indians, the Yakima Indian Christian Mission, and scenes around Toppenish, White Swan, Fort Stevens, and Yakima, Washington
Repository
University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu
Access Restrictions

Entire collection can be viewed on the Libraries’ Digital Collections website. Permission of Visual Materials Curator is required to view originals. Contact Special Collections for more information.

Languages
English

Historical BackgroundReturn to Top

Established by treaty in 1855, the Yakama (formerly "Yakima") Reservation is located on 1,130,000 acres in southwestern Washington State and is home to approximately 6,500 members of the Yakama Indian Nation. In 1912, W.F. Turner became the pastor of the First Christian Church in Yakima, Washington. Turner advocated for an Indian mission center to serve the Yakamas. Community leaders in Yakima such as Lucullus Virgil McWhorter who had written two books on the plight of the Yakama were attracted to this idea as were a number of leading figures among the Yakamas such as Buffalo Ben Olney, a rancher on the reservation and one of a group of Yakama who created the first Indian commercial club in the United States. When the Yakima Indian Christian Mission was launched in 1921, people in Yakima raised $3,500 in one day and the Indians pledged $2,000 which enabled work to begin on the mission.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Photographs of Yakama Indians, the Yakima Indian Christian Mission, and scenes around Toppenish, White Swan, Fort Stevens, and Yakima, Washington.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

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Restrictions on Use

Status of creator's copyrights is unknown; restrictions may exist on copying, quotation, or publication. Users are responsible for researching copyright status before use.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Acquisition Information

Source: Fairlook Antiques, May 31, 2005.

Processing Note

Processed by: Brianna Baird, 2015; Lauren Weidlich, 2016.

The album was falling apart and the photos were coming out so the album cover was discarded and the photographs were foldered. The original order was retained.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

 

Container(s) Description Dates
Box/Folder item
1/1 1a Four Native American men standing near trees
Written on verso: group picture with A.R. Ramos.
 between 1920 and 1929?
1/1 1b Group of Native American girls sitting in front of a building (probably the Yakima Indian Christian Mission) between 1920 and 1929?
1/1 1c-1d Native American family group on porch between 1920 and 1929?
1/1 1e Group of people standing above the Yakima River, showing the base of Rattle Snake Ridge in the background, Washington between 1920 and 1929?
1/2 2a Cars parked along dirt road between 1920 and 1929?
1/2 2b Group of young Native American boys (probably Yakama) in school uniforms (possibly at the Yakima Indian Christian Mission) between 1920 and 1929?
1/2 2c Graves in cemetery between 1920 and 1929?
1/2 2d Three Native American children sitting on the running board of an automobile between 1920 and 1929?
1/2 2e Native American man with bat in baseball uniform
Written on verso: Playing ball last Sunday at Clallam Bay.
 1923
1/2 2f Native American (probably Yakama) Martha M. Columbus standing in field at mission at White Swan, Washington
Written on photograph: M.C. & her tree. Written on verso: "Miss Martha M. Columbus at mission White Swan Washington. Seven day after I came back to mission, I was alright then this was taking in August 27, 1927, last time I was at Dr, To Sophia, My luff."
 August 27, 1927
1/3 3a Studio portrait of two Native American men between 1920 and 1929?
1/3 3b Man and girl wearing traditional Native American headdresses between 1920 and 1929?
1/3 3c Native American man holding a baby in front of a building between 1920 and 1929?
1/3 3d Studio portrait of two Native American boys in suits between 1920 and 1929?
1/3 3e Studio portrait of a Native American woman between 1920 and 1929?
1/4 4a Group of men at the Yakima River, probably standing near the Parker Dam, Washington between 1920 and 1929?
1/4 4b Portrait of Native American baby between 1920 and 1929?
1/4 4c Two Native American boys sitting on the running board of an automobile between 1920 and 1929?
1/4 4d White man holding a puppy while standing next to a Native American woman between 1920 and 1929?
1/4 4e Native American boy and girl standing outside of a building (probably the Yakima Indian Christian Mission) between 1920 and 1929?
1/5 5a Native American woman and boy outside between 1920 and 1929?
1/5 5b Native American child in wash tub between 1920 and 1929?
1/5 5c Native American family group outside of a house
Stamped on verso: SEP 17 1929.
 1929?
1/5 5d Three Native American girls in front of an automobile
Stamped on verso: SEP 17 1929.
 1929?
1/5 5e Native American family group in front of a house
Stamped on verso: SEP 17 1929.
 1929?
1/5 5f Native American family group sitting outside of the stairs of a house between 1920 and 1929?
1/6 6a Three Native American teenage girls standing in front of a building (probably the Yakima Indian Christian Mission) between 1920 and 1929?
1/6 6b Three Native American girls standing in front of an automobile
Stamped on verso: SEP 17 1929.
 1929?
1/6 6c Group of Native American people inside of and standing next to an automobile in a field between 1920 and 1929?
1/6 6d Two Native American women standing in front of an automobile in a field
Stamped on verso: NOV 28 1939.
 1923?
1/6 6e Three Native American children standing outside of a house
Stamped on verso: SEP 17 1929.
 1929?
1/7 7a Group of Native American women standing next to an automobile with "Charles" sitting in it
Written on photograph: 1923. Written on verso: Charles, Edna, Sophia & Belle at Ballground.
 1923?
1/7 7b Two Native American girls sitting on the fender and a Native American boy sitting on the hood of an automobile.
Stamped on verso: SEP 17 1929.
 1929?
1/7 7c Group of Native American children standing in front of an automobile
Stamped on verso: SEP 17 1929.
 1929?
1/7 7d Group of white people driving horse drawn farm equipment between 1920 and 1929?
1/8 8a Studio portrait of Native American baby between 1920 and 1929?
1/8 8b Fort Stevens barracks and administrative buildings
Written on verso: Ft. Stevens.
 between 1920 and 1929?
1/8 8c Young Native American boy kneeling in a yard between 1920 and 1929?
1/8 8d White men sitting on the backs of horses harnessed to work equipment between 1920 and 1929?
1/8 8e Young Native American boy standing in a yard between 1920 and 1929?
1/9 9a Group of white people standing outside of a building (probably the Yakima Indian Christian Mission) between 1920 and 1929?
1/9 9b Three sturgeon laying on a dock between 1920 and 1929?
1/9 9c Child riding toy horse between 1920 and 1929?
1/9 9d Native American woman and sturgeon on a dock between 1920 and 1929?
1/9 9e People in and in front of a brick building (probably the Yakima Indian Christian Mission) between 1920 and 1929?
1/9 9f Native American infant in a Canadian Salish cradle basket outside of a building (possibly the Yakima Indian Christian Mission) between 1920 and 1929?
1/10 10a Three Native American children in front of a house
Stamped on verso: SEP 17 1929.
 1929?
1/10 10b Group of Native American girls outside of a building (probably the Yakima Indian Christian Mission) between 1920 and 1929?
1/10 10c Men standing next to an automobile on a dirt road 1920?
1/10 10d Studio portrait of a Native American young boy on a horse between 1950 and 1959?
1/10 10e Native American boy standing on the curb next to a car between 1940 and 1949?
1/11 11a Studio portrait of white man between 1920 and 1929?
1/11 11b Small Native American child sitting at the bottom of some stairs
Written on verso: Taken on his Birthday when he was a year old May 5, 1929.
 May 5, 1929
1/11 11c White family group standing next to a car between 1920 and 1929?
1/11 11d Group of women on a log bridge over a river (probably the Columbia River) between 1920 and 1929?
1/11 11e Group of Native American men in traditional costumes riding horses at an event between 1920 and 1929?
1/11 11f Small Native American boy crawling in a yard between 1920 and 1929?
1/11 11g Two Native American women holding bouquets standing in a yard
Written on photograph: 1922. Note written on verso has been heavily marked out.
 1922?
1/12 12a Group of Native American people outside of a building (probably the Yakima Indian Christian Mission) between 1920 and 1929?
1/12 12b Group of Native American people outside of a building (probably the Yakima Indian Christian Mission) between 1920 and 1929?
1/12 12c Group of people inside of and standing next to an automobile between 1920 and 1929?
1/12 12d Group of people inside of and on an automobile between 1920 and 1929?
1/13 13a Two Native American women in front of a brick wall (probably the Yakima Indian Christian Mission) one is holding a puppy between 1920 and 1929?
1/13 13b Group of men standing on a suspension bridge over a river (probably the Columbia) between 1920 and 1929?
1/13 13c Studio portrait of a Native American boy wearing a cowboy hat on a horse between 1950 and 1959?
1/13 13d Studio portrait of a Native American boy wearing overalls on a horse; the same boy in 16a between 1950 and 1959?
1/13 13e Horses and Native American children in a yard between 1920 and 1929?
1/14 14a Group of young Native American women in front of a building (probably the Yakima Indian Christian Mission) between 1920 and 1929?
1/14 14b Group of Native American people picnicking next to an automobile between 1920 and 1929?
1/14 14c Two girls standing next to a large waterfall between 1920 and 1929?
1/14 14d Group of Native American men with guns outside a building (possibly the Yakima Indian Christian Mission) between 1920 and 1929?
1/15 15a Farmstead and crop field (possibly the Yakima Indian Christian Mission ) between 1920 and 1929?
1/15 15b Group of people on a dirt road near farm buildings (possibly the Yakima Indian Christian Mission ) between 1920 and 1929?
1/15 15c Native American woman standing in front of a house between 1920 and 1929?
1/15 15d Young Native American boy standing next to a dog between 1920 and 1929?
1/16 16a Studio portrait of a Native American boy on a horse; the same boy is in 13d between 1950 and 1959?
1/16 16b Group of people (mostly white) posed in front of a brick building (probably the Yakima Indian Christian Mission) between 1920 and 1929?
1/16 16c Portrait of elderly white man between 1950 and 1959?
1/16 16d Horses and Native American boys in yard between 1950 and 1959?
1/16 16e White man sitting outside of a building between 1920 and 1929?
1/17 17a Studio portrait of a group of Native American children of various ages between 1920 and 1929?
1/17 17b Group of Native American women sitting outside of a brick building (probably the Yakima Indian Christian Mission) between 1920 and 1929?
1/17 17c Native American family group sitting on felled logs
Written on verso: grandpa, grandma, Geog, sonny, Adna.
 between 1920 and 1929?
1/17 17d Studio portrait of a Native American baby between 1920 and 1929?
1/18 18a Willapa Tribe float in a parade between 1920 and 1929?
1/18 18b Willipa Tribe Raymond float in a parade between 1920 and 1929?
1/18 18c Tacoma Indian Hospital float in a parade between 1920 and 1929?
1/18 18d Native American woman in traditional dress standing in front of a blanket tacked to a wooden wall between 1930 and 1939?
1/19 19a Group of Native American women in traditional dress holding stick bundles in front of a building (probably the Yakima Indian Christian Mission )
Written on verso: Blanche, Elsie, Margaret Tom, Martha, Mary Dick, Nancy Napyer, Alice Bill, Maggie.
 between 1930 and 1939?
1/19 19b Group of Native American people riding a truck with a sign that reads Hiawatha Pageant Sept 14, Nite between 1920 and 1929?
1/19 19c The Paper City float in a parade between 1920 and 1929?
1/19 19d A float in a parade between 1920 and 1929?
1/19 19e A float in a parade between 1920 and 1929?
1/19 19f A boy (possibly Native American) walking next to a float in a parade. between 1920 and 1929?
1/19 19g Two elderly Native American men one is wearing a headdress between 1920 and 1929?
1/19 19h Man wearing a Native American headdress standing in a field between 1920 and 1929?
1/19 19i Man and girl wearing Native American headdresses in a field between 1920 and 1929?
1/19 19j Aerial view of Fort Stevens between 1920 and 1929?
1/20 20a Landscape with Columbia river between 1920 and 1929?
1/20 20b Truss bridge over Columbia river between 1920 and 1929?
1/20 20c Girder bridge over Columbia river between 1920 and 1929?
1/20 20d Landscape with Columbia river between 1920 and 1929?
1/20 20e Landscape with Columbia river between 1920 and 1929?
1/20 20f Landscape with Columbia river between 1920 and 1929?
1/20 20g Landscape with mountain between 1920 and 1929?
1/20 20h Maryhill Museum between 1940 and 1949?
1/21 21a Group of Native American children in front of a bus that reads Yakima Indian Christian Mission
Written on verso: Taken a year ago.
 between 1920 and 1929?
1/21 21b Group of Native American people in front of a brick building (probably the Yakima Indian Christian Mission) and bus between 1920 and 1929?
1/21 21c Horses in work harnesses in front of a barn (probably part of the Yakima Indian Christian Mission) between 1920 and 1929?
1/21 21d Barn with silo (probably part of the Yakima Indian Christian Mission) between 1920 and 1929?
1/21 21e Native American men in traditional dress riding horses at an event between 1920 and 1929?
1/21 21f Studio portrait of young white man between 1910 and 1919?
1/21 21g Native American woman standing in front of the statue titled Sacajawea and Jean-Baptiste, designed by Alice Cooper, located in Washington Park in Portland, OR between 1920 and 1929?
1/22 22a Group of white children leaning against an automobile between 1950 and 1959?
1/22 22b Native American boy riding a tricycle in a yard between 1950 and 1959?
1/22 22c Group of Native American girls and an elderly white man in a yard between 1950 and 1959?
1/22 22d Native American child standing in a snowy yard
Written on verso: Jan. 1950.
 January 1950
1/22 22e Native American child laying on a sled between 1950 and 1959?
1/22 22f Small Native American child crawling in a yard between 1950 and 1959?
1/22 22g White man and woman riding horses between 1950 and 1959?
1/22 22h Native American child sitting on the running board of an automobile between 1950 and 1959?
1/22 22i Native American baby sitting on the ground between 1950 and 1959?
1/22 22j Native American child standing next to a sled between 1950 and 1959?
1/22 22k Native American child holding onto a sled between 1950 and 1959?
1/22 22l Elderly white man standing next to a building between 1950 and 1959?
1/23 23a Two Native American women outside of a movie theater with a poster for a second run of the 1942 movie "The Lady is Willing" between 1940 and 1949?
1/23 23b Native American family group sitting on a motorized scooter in front of a multifamily home between 1940 and 1949?
1/23 23c Three Native American children on a slide between 1940 and 1949?
1/23 23d Small Native American child standing outside between 1940 and 1949?
1/23 23e Two Native American boys standing in front of a tree between 1940 and 1949?
1/23 23f Small Native American child sitting on the grass between 1940 and 1949?
1/23 23g Native American child sitting in the snow between 1950 and 1959?
1/23 23h Native American child standing in the snow between 1950 and 1959?
1/23 23i Small Native American child sitting on the ground between 1940 and 1949?
1/23 23j Two horses with people on them between 1950 and 1959?
1/23 23k Aerial view of cars parked near railroad crossing between 1940 and 1949?
1/24 24a Photo booth image of a Native American boy between 1950 and 1959?
1/24 24b Native American girl standing outside between 1950 and 1959?
1/24 24c Large group of horses and riders at an event between 1950 and 1959?
1/24 24d Native American child standing next to an automobile between 1940 and 1949?
1/24 24e Studio portrait of Native American woman and boy sitting on a crescent moon between 1950 and 1959?
1/25 25a Native American man and woman in traditional clothing in front of a tipi between 1950 and 1959?
1/25 25b Studio portrait of two Native American women, one sitting and one standing between 1940 and 1949?
1/26 26a Studio portrait of two Native American women between 1940 and 1949?
1/26 26b Group of young Native American women holding bundles of sticks
Cropped enlargement of 19a.
 between 1930 and 1939?
1/27 27a Two Native American girls, one stand and one sitting between 1920 and 1929?
1/27 27b Two elderly Native American men, one is wearing a headdress between 1920 and 1929?
1/28 28a Group of young Native American women in traditional dress
Cropped enlargement of 19a, but different from 26b.
 between 1930 and 1939?
1/28 28b Enlargement of 18d; Native American woman standing in front of blanket between 1930 and 1939?
1/29 29a Enlargement of 19a; group of young Native American women holding bundles of sticks between 1930 and 1939?
1/30 30a Group of young Native American women in traditional dress
Cropped enlargement of 19a.
 between 1930 and 1939?

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Visual Materials Collections (University of Washington)
  • Yakama Indians--Missions--Photographs
  • Yakama Indians--Photographs
  • Yakama children--Photographs
  • Yakama women--Photographs

Corporate Names

  • Yakima Indian Christian Mission--Photographs

Geographical Names

  • Columbia River--Photographs
  • Fort Stevens (Wash.)--Photographs
  • Fort Stevens State Park (Or.)--Photographs
  • Toppenish (Wash.)--Photographs
  • White Swan (Wash.)--Photographs
  • Yakama Indian Reservation (Wash.)--Photographs
  • Yakima (Wash.)--Photographs
  • Yakima County (Wash.)--Photographs


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