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Edward S. Curtis

(1868–1952) Photographer

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Edward S. Curtis was a photographer, best known for North American Indian.

Quick Facts About Edward S. Curtis

Born: February 16, 1868
Died: October 19, 1952
Profession: Photographer
Notable works: North American Indian

About Edward S. Curtis

Edward Sheriff Curtis was an American photographer and ethnologist whose work focused on the American West and Native American people. Sometimes referred to as the "Shadow Catcher", Curtis traveled the United States to document and record the dwindling ways of life of various native tribes through photographs and audio recordings.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Quotes by Edward S. Curtis

I want to make them [American Indians] live forever. It's such a big dream I can't see it all.

Edward S. Curtis

American indian

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Fortunately, taking a picture leaves no mark.

Edward S. Curtis

Mark

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While primarily a photographer, I do not see or think photographically; hence the story of Indian life will not be told in…

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Broads

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Participation in the dance was entirely voluntary, a mental vow to worship the Mystery in this manner being expressed by a man…

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Belief

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To the oft-asked question, What camera or lens do you use? I can only reply I couldn't tell to save my soul…

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Cameras

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The passing of every old man or woman means the passing of some tradition, some knowledge of sacred rites possessed by no…

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All time

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For every negative that is a disappointment, there is one that is a joy.

Edward S. Curtis

Disappointment

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