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Commissioner of Indian Affairs Philleo Nash (second from left) in full Indian dress during ceremony with Chippewa Indians

98-2627 (untitled)
Accession Number
98-2627
5x7 inches (13x18 cm)
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Related Collection
Nash, Philleo Papers
Keywords
Civil service
Indians of North America
HST Keywords
Indian - Tribes - Chippewa; Minnesota, Red Lake
People Pictured
Jourdain, Roger, 1912-2002
Nash, Philleo, 1909-1987
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Description
Commissioner of Indian Affairs Philleo Nash (second from left) in full Indian dress, during ceremonies of his adoption into the Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians. His Indian name will now be Gitchie Ahnishinabee Ogema(Great Indian Leader). Roger Jourdain (left) is seen with the red sash hanging from his belt.
Date(s)
July 4, 1964