Modoc Indians in Photography
Professor Makeda Best talked about the photographic portrayal of California Native Americans during the 19th century, focusing on how photog… read more
Professor Makeda Best talked about the photographic portrayal of California Native Americans during the 19th century, focusing on how photographers portrayed the Modoc tribe leading up to their 1872-73 war with white settlers.She also spoke about how photographs of native people were used to promote western expansion after the Civil War. close
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