Passamaquoddy Indian, Portland, 1920
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This photograph of Susan Neptune was taken at the "Indian Village" in Deering Oaks Park in Portland during the Maine Centennial, June 28-July 5, 1920.
She was the mother of Passamaquoddy Gov. William Neptune.
The Passamaquoddies set up structures and engaged in traditional crafts as a cultural demonstration for the public.
Other Information
- Title: Passamaquoddy Indian, Portland, 1920
- Creator: Portland Press Herald Evening Express
- Creation Date: 1920
- Subject Date: 1920
- Town: Portland
- County: Cumberland
- State: ME
- Media: Glass negative
- Dimensions (cm): 14 x 18
- Local Code: Coll. 1949, 2005.061.2947
- Collection: Portland Press Herald Glass Negative collection
- Object Type: Image
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Maine Historical Society/MaineToday Media
489 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822
http://www.mainehistory.org
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LC Subject Headings
Passamaquoddy Indians--Clothing and dress.
Passamaquoddy Indians--Jewelry.
Indians of North America--Maine--Passamaquoddy Indians--Women
Passamaquoddy Indians--Structures
Smoking--Maine--Portland
Centennial celebrations--Maine--Portland.
Indian village (Portland, Me.).
Passamaquoddy Indians--Symbols.
Maine Centennial, June 26-July 5, 1920.
People
Other Keywords
Native Americans
Passamaquoddy Indians.
Pipes
Regalia,
Structures.
Tobacco
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