Mossback's Northwest: The Other Curtis Brother
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Photographer Edward Curtis became famous for his portraits of Indigenous peoples, but his younger brother, Asahel, also made indelible images. Asahel's photographs have literally shaped how people view the Pacific Northwest, from old growth forests to urban industry. Part of the "Mossback's Northwest" series.
Media Details
Runtime: 6 minutes 56 seconds
- Topic: Arts, Geography, History
- Subtopic: Photography, U.S. Geography, U.S. History (General)
- Grade/Interest Level: 7 - 12
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- Release Year: 2021
- Producer/Distributor: Cascade Public Media
- Series: Mossback's Northwest
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