George Kentta Collection

George Kentta Collection, 1888-1992

Overview of the Collection

Creator: Kentta, George
Title: George Kentta Collection
Dates: 1888-1992 (inclusive)
18881992

1888-1940 (bulk)
18881940
Quantity: 0.7 cubic feet
Collection Number: OrSlTCC Kentta
Summary: The collection primarily consists of images of Siletz tribal members and Kentta family members.
Repository: Confederated Tribes of the Siletz, Tribal Cultural Collections
402 Government Hill Rd
Siletz, OR
97380
Telephone: 5414442450
robertk@ctsi.nsn.us
Access Restrictions: Collection is open for research.
Languages: Collection materials are in English.
Sponsor: Funding for preparing this finding aid was provided through a grant rewarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Collection materials are predominately cartes de visite, tintypes, and prints of Siletz tribal members and Kentta family members. A series of newspaper articles discuss the history of the Kentta family. Journal excerpts include entries written by Siletz employees and tribal members including Charles Blacketer, Clara Towner, and Esther Copeland.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Preferred Citation

George Kentta Collection, Siletz Tribal Cultural Collections, Siletz, Oregon.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Separated Materials

Oversize materials and portraits are located in separate containers.

Related Materials

Additional photograph collections pertaining to Siletz tribal members include the Nellie Orton Photographs, Betty Whitehead Collection, and Knott C. Egbert Collection.

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Family Names

Kentta family

Form or Genre Terms

Cartes de visite
Journals
Newspaper clippings
Photographic prints
Tintypes

Other Creators

Personal Names
- Kentta, Larry (creator)
- Kentta, Robert (creator)
- Kentta, Verna (creator)

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