Name/Title
Letter to Harry L. George from C. Hart MeriamEntry/Object ID
Q1430.635.102FDescription
Letter to Harry L. George from C. Hart Meriam discussing the presence of the Panamint Indians in Inyo County. Vol II pg. 102F
A typed letter from the United States Department of Agriculture's Bureau of Biological Survey. The letter discusses the presence of the Panamint Indians in Inyo County east of Owens Lake, discovered during expeditions in Coso, Argus, and Panamint Mountains, and the Saline, Panamint, and Death Valleys, and Amargosa Desert. It mentions having a collection of baskets from the tribe, noting the difficulty in purchasing old pieces of their work are noted to have become rare and high-priced due to the near extinction of the tribe. The writer mentions having several baskets from this tribe and indicates they could be shown at any time. The letter also references an Englishman who sells these baskets and critiques the modern designs as not representative of the tribe's traditional work. The writer plans to continue work in California and Nevada, keeping an eye out for more Panamint baskets. The letter concludes with a signature, reading "Very truly yours,"Subject
C. Hart Merriam
Bureau of Biological Survey
Washington, D. C.
Panamint Indians
Inyo County
Coso
Argus
Saline
Death Valley
Amargosa DesertSubject Person/Organization
Harry L. George Collection