Lakota dancers performing at Seattle World's Fair, August 8, 1962

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Image of Lakota dancers performing at Seattle World's Fair, August 8, 1962 — 2000.107.095.30.05

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Lakota dancers performing at Seattle World's Fair, August 8, 1962

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The Century 21 Exposition (also known as the Seattle World's Fair) ran from April 21, 1962, to October 21, 1962. Nearly 10 million people attended the fair, credited with revitalizing Seattle's economic and cultural life.

This image was taken at the Plaza of States during a traditional dance performance by Lakota tribe members from San Diego, California.

Caption information derived from captions written by Post-Intelligencer staff and attached to the back of the photograph.

ID Number: 2000.107.095.30.05

Date: 1962

Creator(s): World's Fair Photo, Photographer

Physical Description: 1 photographic print : b&w ; 8 x 10 in.

Additional Information: Digital copy of this item available thanks to funding from a 2016 Institute for Museum and Library Services grant.

Credit: MOHAI, Seattle Post-Intelligencer Collection, 2000.107.095.30.05

Subjects: Indigenous Peoples, Century 21 Exposition (1962 World's Fair), Performing Arts and Music