Native American women and children outside tipi, Lewis and Clark Exposition, Portland, Oregon, 1905

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Description: 

The Native Americans in the photo are probably members of the Umatilla and/or the Nez Perce tribes.

Stamped on verso: Portland, Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition.

Handwritten on verso: "The Trail" - Indian Village Exhibit.

Filed in: Box 1/15

The Lewis and Clark Exposition was hosted by the city of Portland from June 1 to October 15, 1905. Covering over 400 acres, the fair showcased exhibits from various nations and states, and it promoted the economic potential of the Pacific Northwest region.

People: 
David Williams Family?
Community: 
Nimíipuu [Nez Perce], University of Washington Libraries
Protocol: 
Nimíipuu [Nez Perce] Public Access, University of Washington Libraries Public Access
Category: 
Ceremony, Lifeways
Collections: 
Alaska, Western Canada and United States Collection
Original Date: 
1905
Rights: 
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Source: 
University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections; Lewis and Clark Exposition. PH Coll 391
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Identifier: 
AWC2892
Subject: 
Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--Oregon--Portland, Indians of North America--Structures--Oregon--Portland, Tipis--Oregon--Portland Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition (1905 : Portland, Or.) United States--Oregon--Portland
Type: 
Image
Format: 
Photograph, image 8 x 10 in.