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Background imageNative America Collection: Anona, c.1770-1959 (print)

Anona, c.1770-1959 (print)
3674007 Anona, c.1770-1959 (print) by Leo Feist, Inc. (1897-1934); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: James Francis Driscoll collection of historical American sheet music)

Background imageNative America Collection: Rainbow Song, c.1770-1959 (print)

Rainbow Song, c.1770-1959 (print)
3673996 Rainbow Song, c.1770-1959 (print) by Jerome H. Remick & Co. (early 20th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Background imageNative America Collection: Fort Owen-Flathead Village, 1856 (lithograph)

Fort Owen-Flathead Village, 1856 (lithograph)
3672307 Fort Owen-Flathead Village, 1856 (lithograph) by American School, (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: [Lithographs of North American Indian portraits)

Background imageNative America Collection: Zuni Sacred Spring, 1856 (lithograph)

Zuni Sacred Spring, 1856 (lithograph)
3672265 Zuni Sacred Spring, 1856 (lithograph) by American School, (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: [Lithographs of North American Indian portraits, antiquities)

Background imageNative America Collection: Nakahu and his wife Oomna, 1824 (engraving)

Nakahu and his wife Oomna, 1824 (engraving)
3672053 Nakahu and his wife Oomna, 1824 (engraving) by Finden, Edward Francis (1791-1857); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Background imageNative America Collection: Eskimaux implements, weapons &c. 1824 (engraving)

Eskimaux implements, weapons &c. 1824 (engraving)
3671998 Eskimaux implements, weapons &c. 1824 (engraving) by Finden, Edward Francis (1791-1857); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Background imageNative America Collection: Summer tents of the Eskimaux, Igloolik, 1822, 1824 (engraving)

Summer tents of the Eskimaux, Igloolik, 1822, 1824 (engraving)
3671994 Summer tents of the Eskimaux, Igloolik, 1822, 1824 (engraving) by Finden, Edward Francis (1791-1857); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Background imageNative America Collection: Yunbo de Gualea, 1820 (watercolour)

Yunbo de Gualea, 1820 (watercolour)
3671185 Yunbo de Gualea, 1820 (watercolour) by Ecuadorian School, (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: Costumbres de Quito art original)

Background imageNative America Collection: India vendiendo fruta, 1820 (watercolour)

India vendiendo fruta, 1820 (watercolour)
3671173 India vendiendo fruta, 1820 (watercolour) by Ecuadorian School, (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Background imageNative America Collection: A collection of Waldeck's original artwork of Mesoamerica, Box 6 of 22, 1831 (print)

A collection of Waldeck's original artwork of Mesoamerica, Box 6 of 22, 1831 (print)
3672794 A collection of Waldeck's original artwork of Mesoamerica, Box 6 of 22, 1831 (print) by Waldeck, Johann Friedrich Maximilian von (1766-1875); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Background imageNative America Collection: Feather- Queen, c.1770-1959 (print)

Feather- Queen, c.1770-1959 (print)
3673985 Feather- Queen, c.1770-1959 (print) by Leo Feist, Inc. (1897-1934); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: James Francis Driscoll collection of historical American sheet music)

Background imageNative America Collection: India vendiendo cuajada, 1820 (watercolour)

India vendiendo cuajada, 1820 (watercolour)
3671189 India vendiendo cuajada, 1820 (watercolour) by Ecuadorian School, (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Background imageNative America Collection: Toro-Mucho, Chief of a Band of Koways, 1830 (lithograph)

Toro-Mucho, Chief of a Band of Koways, 1830 (lithograph)
3672324 Toro-Mucho, Chief of a Band of Koways, 1830 (lithograph) by Schott, Arthur (1814-75); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: [Lithographs of North American Indian portraits)

Background imageNative America Collection: La romeria de Quinche, 1820 (watercolour)

La romeria de Quinche, 1820 (watercolour)
3671204 La romeria de Quinche, 1820 (watercolour) by Ecuadorian School, (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Background imageNative America Collection: Mission and plan of San Fernando, 1856 (lithograph)

Mission and plan of San Fernando, 1856 (lithograph)
3672314 Mission and plan of San Fernando, 1856 (lithograph) by American School, (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: [Lithographs of North American Indian portraits)

Background imageNative America Collection: Navajos, 1856 (lithograph)

Navajos, 1856 (lithograph)
3672291 Navajos, 1856 (lithograph) by American School, (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: [Lithographs of North American Indian portraits, antiquities, landscapes)

Background imageNative America Collection: Pitaleshau Head Chief of the Pawnees (lithograph)

Pitaleshau Head Chief of the Pawnees (lithograph)
3672257 Pitaleshau Head Chief of the Pawnees (lithograph) by American School, (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: [Lithographs of North American Indian portraits)

Background imageNative America Collection: Western outlet of the Strait of the Fury & Hecla from W. end of Amherst island at which

Western outlet of the Strait of the Fury & Hecla from W. end of Amherst island at which the expedition was stopped
3672055 Western outlet of the Strait of the Fury & Hecla from W. end of Amherst island at which the expedition was stopped, 1824 (engraving) by Finden, Edward Francis (1791-1857); Newberry Library

Background imageNative America Collection: Canoe of the Savage Islands, Hudson's Strait, 1824 (engraving)

Canoe of the Savage Islands, Hudson's Strait, 1824 (engraving)
3672032 Canoe of the Savage Islands, Hudson's Strait, 1824 (engraving) by Finden, Edward Francis (1791-1857); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Background imageNative America Collection: Arnaneelia, a native of Winter Island, 1822, 1824 (engraving)

Arnaneelia, a native of Winter Island, 1822, 1824 (engraving)
3672010 Arnaneelia, a native of Winter Island, 1822, 1824 (engraving) by Finden, Edward Francis (1791-1857); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Background imageNative America Collection: Interior of an Eskimaux snow-hut, Winter Island, 1822, 1824 (engraving)

Interior of an Eskimaux snow-hut, Winter Island, 1822, 1824 (engraving)
3671986 Interior of an Eskimaux snow-hut, Winter Island, 1822, 1824 (engraving) by Finden, Edward Francis (1791-1857); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Background imageNative America Collection: Mission of St Carlos, 1798 (watercolour)

Mission of St Carlos, 1798 (watercolour)
3672994 Mission of St Carlos, 1798 (watercolour) by Alexander, William (1767-1816); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info)

Background imageNative America Collection: Village of friendly Indians, at the entrance of Bute's Canal, 1798 (watercolour)

Village of friendly Indians, at the entrance of Bute's Canal, 1798 (watercolour)
3672968 Village of friendly Indians, at the entrance of Bute's Canal, 1798 (watercolour) by Alexander, William (1767-1816); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Background imageNative America Collection: The Discovery on the rocks, Queen Charlotte's Sound, 1798 (watercolour)

The Discovery on the rocks, Queen Charlotte's Sound, 1798 (watercolour)
3672958 The Discovery on the rocks, Queen Charlotte's Sound, 1798 (watercolour) by Alexander, William (1767-1816); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Background imageNative America Collection: A collection of Waldeck's original artwork of Mesoamerica, Box 7 of 22, 1831 (print)

A collection of Waldeck's original artwork of Mesoamerica, Box 7 of 22, 1831 (print)
3672796 A collection of Waldeck's original artwork of Mesoamerica, Box 7 of 22, 1831 (print) by Waldeck, Johann Friedrich Maximilian von (1766-1875); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Background imageNative America Collection: Lipan Warrior, 1857 (lithograph)

Lipan Warrior, 1857 (lithograph)
3672326 Lipan Warrior, 1857 (lithograph) by Schott, Arthur (1814-75); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: [Lithographs of North American Indian portraits, antiquities, landscapes)

Background imageNative America Collection: Friendly Cove, Nootka Sound, Vancouver's Island, 1798 (watercolour)

Friendly Cove, Nootka Sound, Vancouver's Island, 1798 (watercolour)
3672980 Friendly Cove, Nootka Sound, Vancouver's Island, 1798 (watercolour) by Alexander, William (1767-1816); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Background imageNative America Collection: Port Dick, near Cook's Inlet, 1798 (watercolour)

Port Dick, near Cook's Inlet, 1798 (watercolour)
3672952 Port Dick, near Cook's Inlet, 1798 (watercolour) by Alexander, William (1767-1816); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Background imageNative America Collection: A collection of Waldeck's original artwork of Mesoamerica, Box 20 of 22, 1831 (print)

A collection of Waldeck's original artwork of Mesoamerica, Box 20 of 22, 1831 (print)
3672914 A collection of Waldeck's original artwork of Mesoamerica, Box 20 of 22, 1831 (print) by Waldeck, Johann Friedrich Maximilian von (1766-1875); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Background imageNative America Collection: Silver Heels, c.1770-1959 (print)

Silver Heels, c.1770-1959 (print)
3674016 Silver Heels, c.1770-1959 (print) by Jerome H. Remick & Co. (early 20th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Background imageNative America Collection: The Indian Hunter, c.1770-1959 (print)

The Indian Hunter, c.1770-1959 (print)
3674006 The Indian Hunter, c.1770-1959 (print) by Firth, Hall & Pond (1833-1847); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info)

Background imageNative America Collection: Moon-Bird, An Indian Love Song, c.1770-1959 (print)

Moon-Bird, An Indian Love Song, c.1770-1959 (print)
3674004 Moon-Bird, An Indian Love Song, c.1770-1959 (print) by Jerome H. Remick & Co. (early 20th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Background imageNative America Collection: Comanche camp on Shady Creek, 1856 (lithograph)

Comanche camp on Shady Creek, 1856 (lithograph)
3672297 Comanche camp on Shady Creek, 1856 (lithograph) by American School, (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: [Lithographs of North American Indian portraits)

Background imageNative America Collection: Camp scene in the Mojave valley of Rio Colorado, 1856 (lithograph)

Camp scene in the Mojave valley of Rio Colorado, 1856 (lithograph)
3672289 Camp scene in the Mojave valley of Rio Colorado, 1856 (lithograph) by American School, (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Background imageNative America Collection: Zuni, 1856 (lithograph)

Zuni, 1856 (lithograph)
3672283 Zuni, 1856 (lithograph) by American School, (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: [Lithographs of North American Indian portraits, antiquities, landscapes)

Background imageNative America Collection: Rio Colorado - near the Mojave Villages view no. 1 from the left bank looking W. N

Rio Colorado - near the Mojave Villages view no. 1 from the left bank looking W. N. W, 1856 (lithograph)
3672277 Rio Colorado - near the Mojave Villages view no. 1 from the left bank looking W. N. W, 1856 (lithograph) by American School, (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Background imageNative America Collection: Indian designs and manufactures, 1856 (lithograph)

Indian designs and manufactures, 1856 (lithograph)
3672270 Indian designs and manufactures, 1856 (lithograph) by American School, (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: [Lithographs of North American Indian portraits)

Background imageNative America Collection: Aztec hieroglyphic manuscript in the Vatican library (lithograph)

Aztec hieroglyphic manuscript in the Vatican library (lithograph)
3672254 Aztec hieroglyphic manuscript in the Vatican library (lithograph) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Background imageNative America Collection: Ruinas de la Piramide de Xochicalco, 1839 (litho)

Ruinas de la Piramide de Xochicalco, 1839 (litho)
3672248 Ruinas de la Piramide de Xochicalco, 1839 (litho) by Nebel, Carl (1805-55); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: [Lithographs of North American Indian portraits, antiquities)

Background imageNative America Collection: Fall of the Barrow, 1824 (engraving)

Fall of the Barrow, 1824 (engraving)
3672059 Fall of the Barrow, 1824 (engraving) by Finden, Edward Francis (1791-1857); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info)

Background imageNative America Collection: Group of Eskimaux, 1822, 1824 (engraving)

Group of Eskimaux, 1822, 1824 (engraving)
3672048 Group of Eskimaux, 1822, 1824 (engraving) by Finden, Edward Francis (1791-1857); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Background imageNative America Collection: Group of Eskimaux at Igloolik, 1824 (engraving)

Group of Eskimaux at Igloolik, 1824 (engraving)
3672036 Group of Eskimaux at Igloolik, 1824 (engraving) by Finden, Edward Francis (1791-1857); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Background imageNative America Collection: Group of Eskimaux, Igloolik, 1823, 1824 (engraving)

Group of Eskimaux, Igloolik, 1823, 1824 (engraving)
3672025 Group of Eskimaux, Igloolik, 1823, 1824 (engraving) by Finden, Edward Francis (1791-1857); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Background imageNative America Collection: Eskimaux children dancing, Igloolik, 1823, 1824 (engraving)

Eskimaux children dancing, Igloolik, 1823, 1824 (engraving)
3672006 Eskimaux children dancing, Igloolik, 1823, 1824 (engraving) by Finden, Edward Francis (1791-1857); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Background imageNative America Collection: An Eskimaux creeping into the passage of a snow hut, 1824 (engraving)

An Eskimaux creeping into the passage of a snow hut, 1824 (engraving)
3671991 An Eskimaux creeping into the passage of a snow hut, 1824 (engraving) by Finden, Edward Francis (1791-1857); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois




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"Exploring the Rich Heritage of Native America: A Glimpse into the Past" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating world of Native America. From the icy marshes of Kotzebue, Alaska to the vibrant landscapes of Mesoamerica, this collection offers a window into the lives and cultures that shaped this diverse continent. In an enchanting black and white photograph, we witness an Eskimo muskrat hunter gracefully paddling through a serene marsh. The image transports us to a simpler time when survival depended on intimate knowledge of nature's rhythms. "The Last of His Race (The Vanishing American)" is a haunting oil painting that serves as a poignant reminder of the struggles faced by indigenous peoples throughout history. It captures both resilience and sorrow, urging us to reflect on their vanishing way of life. Delve deeper into Mesoamerican art with Waldeck's original artwork. Box after box reveals intricate prints showcasing ancient civilizations' beauty and complexity. "Portrait of Black Hawk and Na-Be-Ghi-Zeik" stands out among them, immortalizing two figures who played significant roles in shaping their communities. As we journey further through Waldeck's collection, we encounter depictions like "Leaving home for Carlisle Indian School. " This chromolitho print depicts young Native Americans embarking on an uncertain future while holding onto their cultural identity amidst assimilation pressures. Goddess Teoyaomqui emerges from another watercolor masterpiece—a symbol of divinity intertwined with sacrificial rituals etched deep within Mesoamerican culture. Meanwhile, Maya heroes are brought to life in vivid hues—reminders that these nations possessed great leaders whose legacies continue to inspire today. "Duel on the Champion Stone" takes us right into the heart-pounding action—an intense battle fought for honor or supremacy. Through brushstrokes alone, we feel our hearts race alongside those brave warriors locked in combat.