Photographs of Native American Indians by Roland Reed, probably taken primarily in Montana (including Glacier National Park) circa 1909-1915.  Most of the photographs are posed, showing the subjects outdoors wearing traditional clothing, often next to scenic natural features such as waterfalls, streams, and rock formations.  Some were published in James Willard Schultz’s Blackfeet Tales of Glacier National Park, 1916.

Native American Indian man standing on small island in river with arms outstretched, wearing jewelry, pants and long loincloth with decorated belt, moccasins, and one feather in hair.

Roland Reed, photographer, undated. 25.4 x 20.3 cm.

Probably same man as P.43.11

Native American Indian man facing away from camera standing on small island in river with arms outstretched, wearing long pants with decorated belt.

Roland Reed, photographer, undated. 25.4 x 20.2 cm.

Probably same man as P.43.10

Native American Indian man standing on rock outcropping over lake with mountains on other side. Holding long stick or spear with feathers attached over head with both hands and wearing long pants and decorated moccasins.

Roland Reed, photographer, undated. 20.2 x 25.4 cm.

Elderly Native American Indian man holding tomahawk and wearing feather headdress, long-sleeved shirt, and long pants all decorated with ermine.

Roland Reed, photographer, undated [see note in collection file. 25.2 x 20.2 cm.

Same man as P.43.14, P.43.15, and probably P.43.26

Elderly Native American Indian man seated on ground holding pipe and wearing feather headdress, long-sleeved shirt, and long pants all decorated with ermine.

On back: “Three Bears”

Roland Reed, photographer, undated see note in collection file. 25.1 x 20.2 cm.

[Same man as P.43.13, P.43.15, and probably P.43.26]

Close-up of elderly Native American Indian man wearing feather headdress and long-sleeved shirt decorated with ermine and beadwork. 

[On back: “Three Bears—Blackfoot”] 

Roland Reed, photographer, undated [see note in collection file]. 25.1 x 20.1 cm. 

[Same man as P.43.13, P.43.14, and probably P.43.26]

Native American Indian man standing in front of painted tipi wearing long-sleeved shirt, long pants, and moccasins.  Clothing decorated with beadwork and ermine. 

Roland Reed, photographer, undated.  25.2 x 20.2 cm.

Close-up profile of Native American Indian man wearing jewelry and beaded belt and holding long stick with feathers attached. 

Roland Reed, photographer, undated.  25.3 x 20.2 cm.

Close-up profile of Native American Indian man with braided hair wearing jewelry and holding bow and quiver (?). 

Roland Reed, photographer, undated.  25.3 x 20.3 cm.