Name/Title
Letter from Victor J. Evans to Harry GeorgeEntry/Object ID
Q1430.634.125bDescription
Original and copy of letter from Victor J. Evans to Harry George discussing a Kiowa papoose carrier and Modoc baskets for inspection, bundles that he can obtain, and noting he will wait for the item list of duplicates from Harry George's collection.Vol. I, pg 125b
The letter discusses tribal artifacts and mentions the intent to secure a Kiowa papoose carrier and requests Modoc baskets for inspection, along with their prices. Evans expresses interest in acquiring Osage war bundles but notes their price and scarcity. The letter suggests forwarding a list of duplicate articles or Indian curios and references Dr. Hough of the National Museum for credibility. Additionally, Evans mentions plans to build a museum for his collection and potentially donate it. The letter is signed "Very truly yours, Victor J. Evans."Subject
Victor J. Evans
Indian Tribal Claims
Washington, D.C.
Kiowa
Carrier -- Papoose
Modoc
Baskets
Bundles -- Medicine
Osage
Hough, Dr.Subject Person/Organization
Harry L. George CollectionCollection
Harry L. George Collection
