Kyaiyi-stamik (Bull Bear) of the Blackfoot Nation, Alberta. c1926 by E. S. Curtis – courtesy National Archives of Canada
Toronto. … with apologies to Mr Christie. Edward Curtis was a famous American photographer and author; an authority on Native American People (i.e. Aboriginals or First Nation People here).
A few of his photographs are framed and hang in Barberian’s Steak House on Elm. At least they did in the 1960s when my wife and I ate there. The photos were also noted in our journal when a letter from an exhibitor at one of our early fairs happened to eat there before heading home.
The photo at right is from the cover shot on issue 22-2 back in the summer/fall of 1906. Image collectors often specialize in one particular aspect of old images, or segregate their collection, by groups, one of which may be First Nations.
Our 2025 events are listed to the right under PHSC EVENTS as the date and place are confirmed. Come down and enjoy the atmosphere at each event – while there may not be an original Curtis photograph offered, there will be many items to choose from for your personal collection!
