Nakia Williamson-Cloud collection, 2023
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Williamson-Cloud, Nakia
- Title
- Nakia Williamson-Cloud collection
- Dates
- 2023 (inclusive)20232023
- Quantity
- 2 cubic feet
- Collection Number
- MG 630
- Summary
- Original Artwork from Nakia Williamson-Cloud, of the Nez Perce Nation. Indigenous painting on 19th century United State maps.
- Repository
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University of Idaho Library, Special Collections and Archives
Special Collections and Archives
University of Idaho Library
875 Perimeter Drive
MS 2350
Moscow, ID
83844-2350
Telephone: 2088850845
libspec@uidaho.edu - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open for research.
- Languages
- English
- Sponsor
- This collection was purchased with funds from the Frederick Library and Manuscript Fund, for acquiring rare books and manuscripts for the University of Idaho library's Special Collections and Archives.
Content Description
3 large art pieces of indigenous paintings on original 19th century United State maps. Artist, Nakia Williamson-Cloud is a member of the Nez Perce Nation and an indigenous artist. Art pieces were purchased from the Raven Makes Gallery.
Historical Note
Nakia Williamson-Cloud is a member of the Nez Perce Nation and is the director of the Cultural Resources Progam of the Nez Perce Tribe and an indigenous artist that focuses on painting and traditional forms of art. Williamson-Cloud has done paintings for the Nez Perce National Historical Park that document historic Nez Perce battles and the first encounter of Lewis and Clark. WIlliamson-Cloud was born and raised on his family's original allotment and his Nez Perce family are descendants of the Dickson family of the lower Snake River. He currently lives in Lapwai, ID.
Use of the Collection
Preferred Citation
FOR PHOTOS Photographer, "Title," date. Collection name, object ID. University of Idaho Library Special Collections and Archives, Moscow, ID.
FOR DOCUMENTS Author, Description or "Title" of item, date. Collection name, collection number, box, folder. University of Idaho Library Special Collections and Archives, Moscow, ID.
Administrative Information
Return to TopDetailed Description of the Collection
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Series 1:
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Description: Hhi'nah'lapaykika ku'usne, (Bringing a Message to the Land)1 item : Map of 1855 United States America with indigenous art painted over (person)Dates: 2023Container: Box 1, Object 1
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Description: Pikeweteespe1 item : 1856 Oregon Washington Territories Map with indigenous art painted over (person and flower)Dates: 2023Container: Box 1, Object 2
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Description: Titooqanweteespe (Native Land)2 items : 1847 Western United States (North of Latitude 36) map with indigenous art painted over (horse)Dates: 2005-2007Container: Box 1, Object 3
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Description: Nakia Williamson-Cloud6 items : Bibliography, map titles and art piece titles, gallery informationDates: 2023Container: Box 1, Folder 4
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Art
- Indigenous peoples
Titles within the Collection
- Nez Perce Tribe
