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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  • Makeda Best Assistant Professor California College of the Arts->Visual and Critical Studies
  • Patty Pforte Manager California Historical Society->Public Programs and Visitor Experience

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Modoc Indians in Photography

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Program ID:
415630-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Speech
Location:
San Francisco, California, United States
First Aired:
Oct 30, 2016 | 8:58pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
Last Aired:
Dec 10, 2016 | 4:56pm EST | C-SPAN 3

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  • Oct 30, 2016 | 8:58pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Oct 31, 2016 | 1:00am EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Nov 05, 2016 | 2:15pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Dec 10, 2016 | 4:56pm EST | C-SPAN 3
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