Shilin (Alan) ProductionsPueblo Heritage (1950)

Traces the history of the Pueblo peoples from the Mesa Verde to the present pueblos -- with emphasis on Taos, Acoma, and Zuni. Concludes with scenes of the Indian Ceremonials in Gallup, New Mexico. Editor: Ann Busch. Production Assistant: Sandy Goodman. Narrator: George Williams. Technical Consultant: Raymond C. Shaw. Photographed by Toge Fujihira. Writer and Director: Alan Shilin. Made with the cooperation of the U.S. Office of Indian Affairs and the U.S. Park Service.

This item is part of the collection: Prelinger Archives

Producer: Shilin (Alan) Productions
Keywords: Native Americans: Pueblo; Gallup, New Mexico; Ceremonies

Creative Commons license: Public Domain

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Reviewer: Spuzz - - March 27, 2004
Subject: This film was brought to you by the white man.

Pretty interesting survey of the many different Indian tribes inhabiting the Southwest portion of the United States. An overview of their history (with some excellent footage of the awesome Mesa Historical landmark (I've been there) and stops to focus on their arts and culture, this is a very nicely laid out film made by people who make your tobacco.

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Traces the history of the Pueblo peoples from the Mesa Verde to the present pueblos -- with emphasis on Taos, Acoma, and Zuni. Concludes with scenes of the Gallup Indian Ceremonials.