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Edward S. Curtis Collection
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Includes a collection of glass lantern slides and a set of the North American Indian. The Northwest Room’s set of The North American Indian consists of twenty individually bound books, each with an average of 250 pages and 75 images, and 20 accompanying portfolios, each with an average of 36 large image plates housed in each folding case.
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Conditions governing access
Advanced notice and an appointment is required. Materials may only be viewed in the Murray and Rosa Morgan Room.
For help selecting a portfolio to view during your appointment, please reference the Seattle Public Library Edward S. Curtis Digital Collection. The Seattle Public Library has previously scanned their identical collection of The North American Indian volumes and provides access to the high-definition images.