Online Archive of California - Nowinski (Ira) California Native American Photograph Archive

This collection is an extensive survey of contemporary California Native American groups with emphasis on festivals and other gatherings which demonstrate the preservation and revival of traditional cultures.

Photographs document tribal ceremonies, traditional regalia, baskets and other examples of material culture, ceremonial structures, regional environments, and other subjects. The collection also has many individual and group portraits. In addition, Nowinski's research files for the project are included.

CREATOR NOTE: Collection is open for research, but it not available online.