Hopi Indians Dance for Theodore Roosevelt at [Walpi, Ariz.] 1913

Summary
On August 20, 1913, TR, numerous visitors, and Hopi Indians observe the performance of the ritual Hopi snake-dance at Walpi, Arizona, on the Hopi Reservation. TR was on a journey through the Southwest with his sons Archie and Quentin, and a young cousin, Nicholas Roosevelt. Crowds, seated and standing, are scattered over adobe dwellings watching the ceremony. The snake-dance takes place around a rough column of rock, with Hopis, in native dress and carrying snakes in their hands and mouths, circling the rock. Close shot of TR, seated and apparently awaiting the beginning of the ritual. Brief shot of Arizona landscape.

Created/Published
United States : [s.n.], 1913.

Notes
Appearing: TR's sons Archie and Quentin, Nicholas Roosevelt.

Subjects
Hopi Indians--Rites and ceremonies.
Snake dance--Arizona--Walpi.
Hopi dance--Arizona--Walpi.
Hopi Indian Reservation (Ariz).

Related Names
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919.
Theodore Roosevelt Association Collection (Library of Congress)

Digital ID
trmp 4121 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.mbrsmi/trmp.4121

Category:

Education

Tags:

• Library
• Congress
• Roosevelt
• History