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A Century of Progress Exposition – Indian Village

Exposition « Un siècle de progrès » - Village indien
Burton Holmes
1933 United States 6 minutes no words
© Burton Holmes Historical Collection

Shows scenes at Chicago’s Century of Program International Exposition of Navajo Indians from New Mexico, Hopi Indians from Arizona, Sioux Indians from North Dakota, and Winnebago Indians from Wisconsin in replicas of their native surroundings, dressed in traditional costumes, performing dances unique to their tribes, and working with tribal crafts.

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Burton Holmes Films