Photographic prints and slides from "Hopi" and "Rhythm for Rain"

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Collection Citation: Identification of specific item; Date (if known); John Louw Nelson collection, image #, NMAI.AC.333; National Museum of the American Indian Archives Center, Smithsonian Institution.

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Scope and Contents: Series 2: Photographic prints and slides from "Hopi" and "Rhythm for Rain," 1930-1937 includes 15 black and white photographic prints (8x10) and 22 color slides (35mm). The prints are film stills from the film "Hopi" which was produced by Nelson in 1935. Many of the images were also used as illustrations (plates) at the end of Nelson's book "Rhythm for Rain." The film, and the photographs, follow "Butterfly Girl," "Son-on Rising," portrayed by Hopi artist Quoyavema (Riley Sunrise), and other members of the Hopi community as they navigate drought and other life events. The costumes and blankets used in the film were borrowed from a number of museums, including the Museum of the American Indian, Heye Foundation. The slides are 35mm colored slides, that include both stills from the film and images of artwork by Hopi artists such as Fred Kabotie, Quoyavema (Riley Sunrise) and Waldo Mootzka. It is unclear when the slides were made.; Photographic prints: P22264-P22282. Slides: S03687-S03708.

Restrictions: At least one photograph has been restricted for cultural sensitivity. Additional consultation with the Hopi community is needed.

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NMAI.AC.333

NMAIA

John Louw Nelson collection

Creator

Nelson, John Louw, b. 1895

Summary

This collection includes manuscript and photographic materials documenting John Louw Nelson's work among the Hopi people as an associate of the Museum of the American Indian Heye, Foundation. This includes photographic stills from his film "Hopi" (1935) and illustrations for his book "Rhythm for Rain" (1937).