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This Week in the West: Edward Curtis
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🎙️ Episode 16: Edward Curtis
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This episode of This Week in the West explores the life and legacy of Edward Curtis, a photographer whose work documented Native American cultures in the early 20th century. Curtis’ career took a defining turn when he photographed Princess Angeline, the daughter of Chief Seattle. This led to his lifelong mission of capturing images of Indigenous people before their traditions disappeared.
Funded by J.P. Morgan, Curtis embarked on an ambitious project, The North American Indian, producing 40,000 photographs and 10,000 audio…
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