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Biography

Chester E. Faris, a federal Indian administrator, was a leading authority on Indian history and lore. Most of his work was with Southwestern and Plains Indian groups.

Scope and Content

The collection consists primarily of snapshots of Chester E. Faris of the USDI Indian Affairs office during the 1920s-1940s (also his family, friends, and colleagues), North American Indian leaders, and memorials commemorating historical events related to North American Indians and their burial sites. Includes images (some postcards) of Chief Joseph of the Nez Perce, Santiago Naranjo of Santa Clara Pueblo, Chief Yellow Calf, and Chief Geronimo of the Apache. There are several photos of Seminole Indians of the Florida Everglades showing dress and dwellings. One photograph is of the Superintendents of Indian Affairs meeting Pres. Coolidge in Washington, D.C. in 1926.

Alternate Format Available

Two photos from the Chester E. Faris Photograph Collection are available online via New Mexico Digital Collections.

Restrictions

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research.

Copy Restrictions

Duplication of materials allowed for research purposes in most cases. User is responsible for all copyright compliance. For more information see the Photographs and Images Research Guide and contact the Pictorial Archivist.

Preferred Citation

Chester E. Faris Photograph Collection (PICT 000-229), Center for Southwest Research, University of New Mexico.

Separated Material

Photographs were separated from the Chester E. Faris Papers.

Access Terms

Coolidge, Calvin, 1872-1933 -- Pictorial works

Faris, Chester E.

Geronimo, 1829-1909 -- Pictorial works

Indians of North America -- 20th century -- Pictorial works

Joseph, Nez Percé Chief, 1840-1904 -- Pictorial works

Photographs

Portrait photographs

Postcards

Seminole Indians -- 20th century -- Pictorial works

United States. Dept. of the Interior

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