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Commissioner of Indian Affairs Philleo Nash (center) in full Chippewa Indian dress

98-2628
Accession Number
98-2628
5x7 inches (13x18 cm)
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NAID 350291117
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
Philleo Nash (in middle), the Commissioner of Indian Affairs, in full Indian dress. Photo taken during ceremonies highlighting his adoption into the Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians. His Indian name will now be Gitchie Ahnishinabee Omega (Great Indian Leader). Roger Jourdain is seen at left with the red sash hanging from his belt.
Date(s)
July 4, 1964