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Edward Sheriff Curtis (February 16, 1868 – October 19, 1952) was an American photographer and ethnologist whose work focused on the American West and on Native American peoples.

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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 other. . . consequently the information that is to be gathered, for the benefit of future generations, respecting the mode of life of one of the great races of mankind, must be collected at once or the opportunity will be lost for all time.

Benefit, Collected, Mean, Men, Opportunity, Woman

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

Dream, Forever, Live, Make, Want

While primarily a photographer, I do not see or think photographically; hence the story of Indian life will not be told in microscopic detail, but rather will be presented as a broad and luminous picture.

Broad, Details, Picture, Stories, Think, Thinking

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

Disappointment, Joy, Negative

Fortunately, taking a picture leaves no mark.

Fortunately, Leaves, Mark, Picture, Taking

To the oft-asked question, What camera or lens do you use? I can only reply I couldn't tell to save my soul - it is enough for me to know that I have something that will make pictures and that it is in working order.

Cameras, Order, Pictures, Save, Soul, Use

Participation in the dance was entirely voluntary, a mental vow to worship the Mystery in this manner being expressed by a man ardently desiring the recovery of a sick relative; or surrounded by an enemy with escape apparently impossible; or, it might be, dying of hunger … since some inscrutable power had swept all game from forest and prairie. Others joined in the ceremony in the hope and firm belief that the Mystery …would grant them successes against the enemy and consequent eminence at home.

Home, Men, Recovery, Successes, Voluntary

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