Ute Indian Sun and Bear dances photograph collection, circa 1900

Overview of the Collection

Title
Ute Indian Sun and Bear dances photograph collection
Dates
circa 1900 (inclusive)
Quantity
24 photographs
Collection Number
P0325
Summary
The Ute Indian Sun and Bear dances photograph collection contains photographs, originally in an album, of Sun and Bear dances performed by Ute Indians at Whiterocks, Utah.
Repository
University of Utah Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library
University of Utah
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City, UT
84112-0860

Telephone: 8015818863
special@library.utah.edu
Access Restrictions

Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.

Languages
English

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The provenance of this collection of 24 black-and-white prints is best explained by the writer of the captions in the photograph album they were originally contained in:

"The accompanying pictures were taken at the Sun and Bear Dances of the Ute Indian tribe at Whiterocks, Uintah Indian Reservation, Utah, about 1900 by Mr. Marion, operator of the Whiterocks Trading Post. The prints were made by Dean E.A. Hoebel from negatives now (1953) in the possession of Mr. Bob Marion, son of the aforementioned Mr. Marion, who is the present operator of Whiterocks Trading Post." The writer of this and the photograph captions is unknown. The photographs were removed from the album and the existing captions were all copied and placed in the folders with them.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library’s Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.

Preferred Citation

Collection Name, Collection Number, Box Number, Folder Number. Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library, The University of Utah.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Container(s) Description
Box Folder
1 1 Sun Dance lodge and Ute Indian encampment at Whiterocks, Utah
  • 1: Sun Dance lodge and Ute Indian encampment at Whiterocks, Utah. People are gathered at and around the lodge. Horses, a carriage, women and men, and tents can be seen in the distance. Photographs were taken by Robert Lee Marion who was the operator of the Whiterocks Trading Post.
1 2 Closeups of Sun Dance lodge
  • 2 : Closeup of Sun Dance lodge, wooden poll at center with ceiling support beams. Horses and carriage seen to left with people and children, dog at center, people and horses to the right. Photographs were taken by Robert Lee Marion who was the operator of the Whiterocks Trading Post.
  • 3 : Closeup of Sun Dance lodge, wooden poll at center with ceiling support beams. Children and adults standing in foreground and at left and right.Photographs were taken by Robert Lee Marion who was the operator of the Whiterocks Trading Post.
1 3 Views of Sun Dance lodge interior
  • 4 : Interior of Sun Dance lodge. Wood poll at center with ceiling beams meeting at center. Trees surround the perimeter. Photographs were taken by Robert Lee Marion who was the operator of the Whiterocks Trading Post.
  • 5 : Interior of Sun Dance lodge. Line of trees at perimeter of lodge with ceiling beams visible. Photographs were taken by Robert Lee Marion who was the operator of the Whiterocks Trading Post.
1 4 Utes gathered for Bear Dance
  • 6 : Utes gather for Bear Dance. Women wearing long dresses and shawls seen at center. Photographs were taken by Robert Lee Marion who was the operator of the Whiterocks Trading Post.
  • 7 : Men and boys wearing hats line a fence made of wooden posts and brush. Flag visible at center. Photographs were taken by Robert Lee Marion who was the operator of the Whiterocks Trading Post.
1 5 Women dancers and spectators at Bear Dance. Baby on cradleboard against fence center background
  • 8 : Women dancers and spectators at Bear Dance. People sitting with dogs to right, Men wearing hats line fence in background. Baby on cradleboard against fence center background. Photographs were taken by Robert Lee Marion who was the operator of the Whiterocks Trading Post.
  • 9 : Line of women face men while dancing, spectators sit along fence. Photographs were taken by Robert Lee Marion who was the operator of the Whiterocks Trading Post.
1 6 Women's line of dancers, Men's and women's lines facing each other
  • 10 : Line of Ute women at Bear Dance. Women wearing long skirts or dresses with shawls. Photographs were taken by Robert Lee Marion who was the operator of the Whiterocks Trading Post.
  • 11 : Line of Ute women face line of men at Bear Dance. Spectators sit at right. Photographs were taken by Robert Lee Marion who was the operator of the Whiterocks Trading Post.
1 7 Men and women in Bear Dance, Ute Indian youth (boy) dressed for Bear Dance
  • 12 : Line of Ute women face line of men at Bear Dance. Spectators sit at right. Photographs were taken by Robert Lee Marion who was the operator of the Whiterocks Trading Post.
  • 13-14 : Ute youth boy standing next to fence, looking to side. Dressed for Bear Dance, wearing trousers and shirt with embroidery and beaded arm band and belt, moccasins, feather on head, light cloth over one arm. Photographs were taken by Robert Lee Marion who was the operator of the Whiterocks Trading Post.
1 8 Adult Ute male and two young women dressed for Bear Dance
  • 15 : Unidentified adult Ute man dressed for Bear Dance: wearing tunic and trousers, arm band and belt, bone hairpipe beaded necklace and sash, metal earrings, blanket over arm. Photographs were taken by Robert Lee Marion who was the operator of the Whiterocks Trading Post.
  • 16 : Two unidentified Ute young women dressed for Bear Dance. Women are wearing long dresses with belts, braided hair, and moccasins. Woman on left is wearing a dress with beadwork on top. Woman on right is wearing a dress with fringe on bottom and sleeves. Photographs were taken by Robert Lee Marion who was the operator of the Whiterocks Trading Post.
1 9 Ute family in dress costumes
  • 17 : Unidentified Ute couple, young man and woman standing outside. Woman is wearing shawl and long dress with moccasins, Man is wearing beaded headband with handkerchief over head, bone hairpipe beaded chest plate, holding a striped blanket, wearing moccasins. Photographs were taken by Robert Lee Marion who was the operator of the Whiterocks Trading Post.
  • 18 : Portrait of an unidentified Ute family, young man and woman holding their infant child. Woman is wearing shawl and long dress with moccasins, Man is wearing beaded headband with handkerchief over head, bone hairpipe beaded chest plate, holding a striped blanket, wearing moccasins. Photographs were taken by Robert Lee Marion who was the operator of the Whiterocks Trading Post.
1 10 Ute women, child, family
  • 19 : Portrait of two unidentified Ute women with toddler child standing in between the women. Woman on left is wearing long dress with beadwork stitched on top, shawl wrapped around waist, beaded necklace, handkerchief around shoulders, hair in breads and moccasins on feet. Woman on right is wearing a shawl around shoulders, long skirt with ribbon embroidery, ribbons in hair, and moccasins. Child is wearing a bonnet, tunic, and sweater. Photographs were taken by Robert Lee Marion who was the operator of the Whiterocks Trading Post.
  • 20 : Portrait of unidentified Ute family, man, girl, and woman. Man is is wearing woolen shawl, vest, bone hairpipe chest plate, pants with embroidery, and moccasins. Girl child is wearing woolen tunic with sewn shells on top, belt with woven embroidery, hair is worn in braids, beaded necklace and moccasins. Woman to right is wearing long dress with fringed bottom and sleeves, belt with conchos, moccasins beaded necklaces, bracelets and rings, hair worn straight. Photographs were taken by Robert Lee Marion who was the operator of the Whiterocks Trading Post.
1 11 Utes engaged in skinning operation
  • 21 : Group of Ute people standing over animal carcasses, possibly for skinning to produce hides. Two people on horseback and dogs gathered around. Photographs were taken by Robert Lee Marion who was the operator of the Whiterocks Trading Post.
  • 22 : Small group of Utes standing over animal hides outside. Three women wearing blanket shawls and one man standing upright wearing hat. Photographs were taken by Robert Lee Marion who was the operator of the Whiterocks Trading Post.
1 12 Ute men, Utes awaiting government rations
  • 23 : Two unidentified Ute men on horseback near fence, roof of structure visible to the right. Men are wearing hats, handkerchiefs, gloves, and chaps (both leather and shearling) with ropes. Photographs were taken by Robert Lee Marion who was the operator of the Whiterocks Trading Post.
  • 24 : Group of about 25 Utes, visible from behind, seen gathering to enter building. Most are wearing shawls and blankets. Original caption reads "Utes awaiting government rations." Photographs were taken by Robert Lee Marion who was the operator of the Whiterocks Trading Post.

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Indian dance--Utah--Photographs
  • Ute Indians--Photographs

Geographical Names

  • Whiterocks (Utah)--Photographs

Form or Genre Terms

  • Photographic prints--1900