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American Indian Print Collection
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Description
This print collection contains prints depicting American Indians mainly from the midwestern and eastern United States during the 17th to 18th centuries. Many of the prints depict romanticized views of the Indians, including but not limited to their daily life; peaceful and violent interactions with Europeans and Americans; and portraits of important leaders and figures.
Extent
129 prints in 2 boxes; prints 53 cm. x 48 cm. (21 in. x 19 in.) and smaller. A detailed list of prints and artists is available under "Additional collection guides."
Restrictions
Copyright is protected by the copyright law, chapter 17 of the U.S. Code. In order to quote from, publish, or reproduce any of the visual materials, researchers must obtain formal permission from the office of the Library Director. In most instances, permission is given by the Huntington as owner of the physical property rights only, and researchers must also obtain permission from the holder of the literary rights. In some instances, the Huntington owns the literary rights, as well as the physical property rights. Researchers may contact the appropriate curator for further information.