National Museum of the American Indian
Emry Kopta collection
Kopta, Emry
NMAI.AC.036
Archival Resource Key
413 Photographic prints
black and white
103 Negatives (photographic)
black and white
1907-1924
The Emry collection contains images of Hopi ceremonies, including the Soyaluna Ceremony, the Niman Ceremony, Katsina dances, the Snake Dance, the Butterfly Dance and the Buffalo Dance.
No linguistic content; Not applicable
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Biographical/Historical note
Artist Emry Kopta lived and worked for more than twelve years at First Mesa with a Hopi family that adopted him. While living as part of the community, he made more than two hundred photographs of the Hopi, ranging from scenes of everyday life to religious ceremonies.
Arrangement note
Negatives: organized in envelopes; arranged by image number
Prints: organized in folders; arranged by image number
Conditions Governing Access note
Access is by appointment only, Monday - Friday, 9:30 am - 4:30 pm. Please contact the archives to make an appointment.
Conditions Governing Use note
Restricted: Cultural Sensitivity
Preferred Citation note
Emry Kopta collection, 1907-1924, National Museum of the American Indian Archives, Smithsonian Institution (negative, slide or catalog number).
Processing Information note
NMAIA Review
Photographs
Hopi Indians -- Rites and ceremonies
Arizona
Snake dance
Hopi
Hopi dance
Photographic prints
Black-and-white negatives