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Photograph of MeTompkin Crab Plant

Photograph of Jesus Vela and Cesar Sarmiento being interviewed for the Crisfield Traditions in Time Project

Photograph of Elisa Martínez Tovar

Photograph of migrant workers picking crabs

Interview log and summary of topics and themes discussed during a taped interview with Jesus Vela and Cesar Sarmiento

Newspaper article discussing the meaning of the Ghost Dance and how it reflects a growing Christianization of Native Americans, this interpretation is made by white speculators who compare the movement to trends found in other groups and cultures.

Newspaper article speculating about a possible attack on government forces by Native Americans, identifies the Ghost Dance as a possible agitation. Includes letter credited to a Ghost Dance Master who claims they are trying to bring about the…

Audio recording dating from 1894 which contains a religious song that would have been featured in a Kiowa Ghost Dance.

1892 map displaying the locations of reservations in the United States. The Kiowa reservation can be found in Southwest Oklahoma. Originally created for use by the Office of Indian Affairs.

Law guaranteeing freedom of religion for Native Americans, acknowledges this right was previously violated.