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Chris Roberts Kyiyo Powwow Photographs, 1969-2017

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Roberts, Chris, 1948-
Title
Chris Roberts Kyiyo Powwow Photographs
Dates
1969-2017 (inclusive)
Quantity
60 images
Collection Number
Mss 914
Summary
This collection consists of digital versions of photographs taken by Chris Roberts at Kyiyo powwows held at the University of Montana in Missoula from 1969 to 2017.
Repository
University of Montana, Mansfield Library, Archives and Special Collections
Archives and Special Collections
Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library
University of Montana
32 Campus Dr. #9936
59812-9936
Missoula, MT
Telephone: 406-243-2053
library.archives@umontana.edu
Access Restrictions

Researchers must use collection in accordance with the policies of Archives and Special Collections, the Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, and The University of Montana-Missoula.

Languages
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Biographical Note

Chris Roberts was born in 1948 in London, the United Kingdom. He attended the University of Montana from 1966 to 1973, receiving his Bachelor of Arts in 1970 and his Master of Arts in 1973. While attending the University, Roberts was one of the founding members of the Kyi-yo Club [now the Kyiyo Native American Student Association]. Since then he has attended and photographed most of the Kyiyo powwows and powwow participants. Roberts began photographing powwows for research to help him create his own powwow dance clothes and regalia. Since 1966, Roberts has danced in powwows and photographed the powwow circuit. He has published two books of powwow photographs, Powwow Country (1992) and Powwow Country: People of the Circle (1998). Since 1995, he has produced an annual photographic calendar titled "Powwow".

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Content Description

This collection consists of digital versions of photographs taken by Chris Roberts at Kyiyo powwows held at the University of Montana in Missoula from 1969 to 2017. The photographs document the history of Kyiyo powwows from the first one, which was held in 1969, up to 2017.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Researchers are responsible for using in accordance with 17 U.S.C. and any other applicable statutes. Copyright held by Chris Roberts.

Preferred Citation

Chris Roberts Kyiyo Powwow Photographs, Archives and Special Collections, Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, The University of Montana-Missoula.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

The collection is arranged chronologically.

Custodial History

These photographs were created and held by Chris Roberts.

Acquisition Information

These photos were donated by Chris Roberts to Archives and Special Collections in 2017.

Processing Note

Roberts provided descriptions as well as names of some of the powwow participants in the photographs. Members of the Native American Studies Department at the University of Montana provided additional names and description.

Related Materials

Additional information about the Kyiyo Powwow can be found in the Kyi-Yo Native American Student Association history collection (Mss 710) and the University of Montana Publications collection (UPUBs)

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Detailed Description of the Collection

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Subject Terms

  • Indians of North America--Rites and ceremonies--Photographs
  • Powwows--Montana--Missoula

Personal Names

  • Roberts, Chris, 1948- --Archives

Corporate Names

  • Kyi-Yo Native American Student Association (University of Montana--Missoula)
  • University of Montana (Missoula, Mont. : 1965-1994)--Students--Photographs
  • University of Montana--Students--Photographs

Finding aid prepared by Hannah Soukup
2019

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