[Native American Photograph - Hayden Survey] Semeo or Umatilla Jim, Warm Springs

Charles M. Bell / Ferdinand Vandeveer Hayden

Published by Charles M. Bell / Ferdinand Vandeveer Hayden, 1877

A dignified photograph portrait of Semo, a Warm Springs Chiricahua Apache man likely from New Mexico. He was also known as Umatilla Jim. Charles Milton Bell's Native American Portraits Charles Milton Bell (1848 1893. Albumen photograph on printed Hayden Survey card mount: "Department of the Interior / U.S. Geological and Geographical Survey of the Territories / F.V. Hayden. U.S. Geologist, in Charge." Cabinet card format. Subject identified in the negative: "Semeo, or Umatilla Jim / Warm Springs." Condition is excellent. A dignified photograph portrait of Semo, a Warm Springs Chiricahua Apache man likely from New Mexico. He was also known as Umatilla Jim. Charles Milton Bell's Native American Portraits Charles Milton Bell (1848 1893) was a prominent American photographer known for his striking portraits of Native Americans and other significant figures during the late 19th century. Based in Washington, D.C., Bell came from a family of photographers and established his own studio, C. M. Bell, in 1873. As one of Washington s leading portrait photographers, Bell collaborated with Ferdinand V. Hayden during the Hayden Survey, creating powerful images of Native Americans that documented their cultures and appearances during a time of profound change. Many of these portraits were commissioned by the Department of the Interior and the Bureau of American Ethnology, where Bell also supported in-house photographers. His work captured not only the individuals but also the broader narratives of the period, preserving an invaluable visual record of Native American heritage and the American West. Hayden Geological Survey The U.S. Geological and Geographical Survey of the Territories was led by Ferdinand V. Hayden between 1867 and 1879. It was one of four major surveys of the American West authorized by Congress in the post-Civil War era, aiming to document the region's geology, geography, and natural resources. Hayden s work focused on the Great Plains and Rocky Mountains, producing detailed maps and scientific reports that significantly contributed to westward expansion and the nation's understanding of its western territories. The survey's findings were instrumental in the establishment of Yellowstone National Park in 1872, the first national park in the world. Hayden's comprehensive and visually compelling publications, including contributions from artists and photographers like Thomas Moran and William Henry Jackson, were critical in shaping public support for preserving the natural wonders of the West. Seller Inventory # 100609

Bibliographic Details

Title: [Native American Photograph - Hayden Survey]...
Publisher: Charles M. Bell / Ferdinand Vandeveer Hayden
Publication Date: 1877
Binding: No Binding
Condition: VG
Book Type: Map