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Kelly (Charles) Photograph Collection, 1905-1966, bulk Bulk, 1918-1938
Collection context
Summary
- Title:
- Dates:
- 1905-1966, bulk Bulk, 1918-1938
- Extent:
- 0.92 Linear feet (One photo album)
- Language:
Background
- Scope and content:
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The Charles Kelly Photograph Collection is comprised of a photograph album of Kumeyaay and Pala subjects from various reservations in San Diego County. The majority of the photographs are from the Inaja-Cosmit Reservation, but other locations include: Campo Reservation, Pala Reservation, Mesa Grande Reservation, Warner Springs, and Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. The collection contains 35mm negatives, and prints of varying sizes: 35mm, 2.5 in. x 3.5 in., 2.5 in. x 4 in., 2.5 in. x 4.5 in., 2.75 in. x 4.5 in., 3 in.x 4.75 in., 3 in. x 3.5 in., 3.5 in. x 3.5 in., 3.5 in. x 3.75 in., 3.5 in. x 5 in., 3.5 in. x 5.5 in., 3.5 in. x 6 in., 4 in. x 5, 5 in. x 7 in., 5.5 in. x 9 in., 8 in. x 10 in.
- Biographical / historical:
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The Kelly family settled in southeastern San Diego County in 1860. Charles Kelly (b. 1881) was a rancher and a livestock raiser following the footsteps of his father. He befriended the Indians who were moving from Vallecitos Valley between 1860 and 1875. In 1900, most of the Kelly ranch was converted to the Inaja-Cosmit Reservation.
About this collection guide
- Date Encoded:
- This finding aid was produced using the Archivists' Toolkit 2013-12-16T10:01-0800
Access and use
- Location of this collection:
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1350 El Prado
Balboa Park
San Diego, CA 92101, US
- Contact:
- (619) 239-2001
- Location of this collection:
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1350 El PradoBalboa ParkSan Diego, CA 92101, US
- Contact:
- (619) 239-2001
Contents
Venancio Nejo & Family, 1918-1938
Summary
- Dates:
- 1918-1938
- Abstract:
- Photograph in Album, black & white. Image of a Kumeyaay family, a woman, man, baby and two children.
Venancio Nejo & Family, 1918-1938
Summary
- Dates:
- 1918-1938
- Abstract:
- Photograph in Album, sepia print. Image of a Kumeyaay family, a woman, man, baby and two children.
Dick Deloras
Summary
- Abstract:
- Photograph in Album, sepia print. Image of a Kumeyaay family, a woman, man, baby and two children.
Jose Paipa
Summary
- Abstract:
- Photograph in Album, black and white. Image of a bearded man sitting on a boulder at Anahuac (Inaja).
At Campo 'Marie', 1918-1938
Summary
- Dates:
- 1918-1938
- Abstract:
- Photograph in Album, black and white. Image of two women seated and one man standing in front of a ramada.
Marie, 1918-1938
Summary
- Dates:
- 1918-1938
- Abstract:
- Photograph in Album, black and white. Image of two women seated and one man standing in front of a ramada.
Having a Cup of Coffee, 1918-1938
Summary
- Dates:
- 1918-1938
- Abstract:
- Photograph in Album, black and white. Image of an old woman seated, reaching for a cup of coffee.
Having a Cup of Coffee, 1918-1938
Summary
- Dates:
- 1918-1938
- Abstract:
- Photograph in Album, black and white. Image of an old woman seated, reaching for a cup of coffee.
Church at Pala, 1918-1938
Summary
- Dates:
- 1918-1938
- Abstract:
- Photograph in Album, black and white. Image of a large group of Native Americans standing outside of a church.
Father Dillon at Anahuac Chapel, 1934
Summary
- Dates:
- 1934
- Abstract:
- Photograph in Album, black and white. Image of Father Dillon, Joaquin Paipa and Catalina LaChappa standing in front of Anahuac Chapel.
Father Dillon at Chapel, 1934
Summary
- Dates:
- 1934
- Abstract:
- Photograph in Album, black and white. Image of Father Dillon and a group of Kumeyaay Indians standing in front of a chapel in Anahuac (Inaja).
Father La Point, 09/1932
Summary
- Dates:
- 09/1932
- Abstract:
- Photograph in Album, black and white. Image of Father La Point standing with four men and an infant.
At Anahuac Fiesta, 09/1932
Summary
- Dates:
- 09/1932
- Abstract:
- Photograph in Album, black and white. Image of seated men and standing women in front of a ramada during the Anahuac Fiesta.
Father Dillon at Church, 1934
Summary
- Dates:
- 1934
- Abstract:
- Photograph in Album, black and white. Image of Father Dillon and his congregation in front of the Church.
Father La Point, 1932
Summary
- Dates:
- 1932
- Abstract:
- Photograph in Album, black and white. Image of Father La Point and his congregation at the cemetery.
On All Souls Day, 1934
Summary
- Dates:
- 1934
- Abstract:
- Photograph in Album, black and white. Image of a Kumeyaay cemetery with decorated graves of their dead on "All Souls Day."
Untitled, 1930
Summary
- Dates:
- 1930
- Abstract:
- Photograph in Album, black and white. Image of a Kumeyaay cemetery with decorated graves of their dead on "All Souls Day."
Father La Point Anahuac, 1932
Summary
- Dates:
- 1932
- Abstract:
- Photograph in Album, black and white. Image of Father La Point and his congregation outside the Church, blessing a new cross for the cemetery. In the background is a 1930's style automobile.
Father La Point, 1932
Summary
- Dates:
- 1932
- Abstract:
- Photograph in Album, black and white. Image of Father La Point and his congregation outside the Church, blessing a new cross for the cemetery.
Untitled, 1932
Summary
- Dates:
- 1932
- Abstract:
- Photograph in Album, black and white. Image of a decorated graves at a cemetery for All Souls Day on Novemebr 2.
Haying time at Anahuac Ranch, 06/1919
Summary
- Dates:
- 06/1919
- Abstract:
- Photograph in Album, black and white. Image of a large cart full of hay being pulled by mules.
At the Anahuac Ranch, 06/1919
Summary
- Dates:
- 06/1919
- Abstract:
- Photograph in Album, black and white. Image of a large cart full of hay being pulled by mules.
At a Fiesta, Anahuac, 1932
Summary
- Dates:
- 1932
- Abstract:
- Photograph in Album, black and white. Image of a group of people sitting in a circle playing a game of peon.
Anahuac Reservation, 1918-1938
Summary
- Dates:
- 1918-1938
- Abstract:
- Photograph in Album, black and white. Image from the view of being on a cart pulled by a harnessed horse, looking into the distance is a ramada and house.
The Grasshopper Dance, 09/1932
Summary
- Dates:
- 09/1932
- Abstract:
- Photograph in Album, black and white. Image of two men dancing in front of seated spectators under a ramada.
The Grasshopper Dance, 09/1932
Summary
- Dates:
- 09/1932
- Abstract:
- Photograph in Album, black and white. Image of a man dancing in front of seated spectators under a ramada.
Grass-hopper Dance, 09/1932
Summary
- Dates:
- 09/1932
- Abstract:
- Photograph in Album, black and white. Image of two men dancing with rattles while seated spectators observe.
Grass-hopper Dance, 09/1932
Summary
- Dates:
- 09/1932
- Abstract:
- Photograph in Album, black and white. Image of two men dancing while seated spectators observe, one spectator objects to having his picture taken, and puts a jacket over his head.
The Chapel at Anahuac Reservation, 1932
Summary
- Dates:
- 1932
- Abstract:
- Photograph in Album, black and white. Image of a distant view of the chapel and cemetery at Anahuac (Inaja) Reservation.
Father Dillon, 1934
Summary
- Dates:
- 1934
- Abstract:
- Photograph in Album, black and white. Image of Father Dillon and a group of Kumeyaay Indians standing in front of a chapel in Anahuac (Inaja).
Joaquin & Wife Hard at Work 'Cleaning Beans', 10/1934
Summary
- Dates:
- 10/1934
- Abstract:
- Photograph in Album, black and white. Image of Joaquin and Rosalie Paipa using a winnowing basket.
Joaquin in Bean Patch, 1938
Summary
- Dates:
- 1938
- Abstract:
- Photograph in Album, black and white. Image of Joaquin sitting in a bean patch.
An Indian Guess Game "Peon," a Great Gambling Game, 1934
Summary
- Dates:
- 1934
- Abstract:
- Photograph in Album, black and white. Image of men kneeling under a ramada playing a game of peon.
An Indian Guess Game "Peon," a Great Gambling Game, 1934
Summary
- Dates:
- 1934
- Abstract:
- Photograph in Album, black and white. Image of men kneeling under a ramada playing a game of peon.
They Will Play All Night for High Stakes, 08/1923
Summary
- Dates:
- 08/1923
- Abstract:
- Photograph in Album, black and white. Image of men kneeling playing a game of peon, that if the stakes are high enough, could last all night.
They Will Play All Night for High Stakes, 08/1923
Summary
- Dates:
- 08/1923
- Abstract:
- Photograph in Album, black and white. Image of men kneeling playing a game of peon, that if the stakes are high enough, could last all night.
Warner's Hot Springs, San Diego, Cal., 1905-1910
Summary
- Dates:
- 1905-1910
- Abstract:
- Postcard, color. Image of a dirt street with adobe houses on the left and tents on the right.
Juanita, Juanna and Veronica, 1934
Summary
- Dates:
- 1934
- Abstract:
- Photograph in Album, black and white. Image of two women and a young girl standing.
Dan & Arthur, 1918-1938
Summary
- Dates:
- 1918-1938
- Abstract:
- Photograph in Album, black and white. Image of two men standing in a snowy clearing, there is a house in the background.
Catalina, 1934
Summary
- Dates:
- 1934
- Abstract:
- Photograph in Album, black and white. Image of Catalina LaChappa standing beside a wooden house.
Peon, a Gambling Game Played by all Indians from Washington to California, 08/1923
Summary
- Dates:
- 08/1923
- Abstract:
- Photograph in Album, black and white. Image of men playing peon with their backs to the camera while spectators observe.
Peon, a Gambling Game Played by all Indians from Washington to California, 1934
Summary
- Dates:
- 1934
- Abstract:
- Photograph in Album, black and white. Image of men playing peon while spectators observe.
Mariano, 12/1929
Summary
- Dates:
- 12/1929
- Abstract:
- Photograph in Album, black and white. Image of a man chopping wood in front of a wooden building.
Mariano and Pony, 08/1931
Summary
- Dates:
- 08/1931
- Abstract:
- Photograph in Album, black and white. Image of a man sitting on his horse.
Maryann, 1932
Summary
- Dates:
- 1932
- Abstract:
- Photograph in Album, black and white. Image of a man standing with his hands over his mouth.
Mariano - Starting Home with his Sack of Food from Moores., 1937
Summary
- Dates:
- 1937
- Abstract:
- Photograph in Album, black and white. Image of a man standing in snow.
Malvin, Dan's Boy, Juan, Januls Boy, 11/1925
Summary
- Dates:
- 11/1925
- Abstract:
- Photograph in Album, black and white. Image of two little boys standing with pails.
Ben Nejo, 1927
Summary
- Dates:
- 1927
- Abstract:
- Photograph in Album, black and white. Image of a stocky man seated on a bench in front of a wooden house and cart.
1937, Mary Paipe, 1937
Summary
- Dates:
- 1937
- Abstract:
- Photograph in Album, black and white. Image of a seated woman surrounded by five children.
Joaquin's Family, 1918-1938
Summary
- Dates:
- 1918-1938
- Abstract:
- Photograph in Album, black and white. Image of a woman and three children, house in the background.
Haying Time, 1918-1938
Summary
- Dates:
- 1918-1938
- Abstract:
- Photograph in Album, black and white. Image of a man standing on a hay wagon that is being pulled by two horses, while one man is on the ground walking next to them.
September 1932, 09/1932
Summary
- Dates:
- 09/1932
- Abstract:
- Photograph in Album, black and white. Image of a man installing a new cross in the cemetery while others observe.
Mary LaChappa and Family, 06/1928
Summary
- Dates:
- 06/1928
- Abstract:
- Photograph in Album, black and white. Image of Mary LaChappa kneeling in front of a wooden house with three children.
Mary LaChappa and Family, 05/1928
Summary
- Dates:
- 05/1928
- Abstract:
- Photograph in Album, black and white. Image of Mary LaChappa sitting with two of her young children.
Mary LaChappa and Family, 09/1927
Summary
- Dates:
- 09/1927
- Abstract:
- Photograph in Album, black and white. Image of Mary LaChappa and her daughter Josephine.
Mary LaChappa and Family, 08/1927
Summary
- Dates:
- 08/1927
- Abstract:
- Photograph in Album, black and white. Image of Mary LaChappa's daughter Josephine.
Mary LaChappa and Family, 05/1928
Summary
- Dates:
- 05/1928
- Abstract:
- Photograph in Album, black and white. Image of Mary LaChappa's son William.
Untitled, 05/1929
Summary
- Dates:
- 05/1929
- Abstract:
- Photograph in Album, black and white. Image of Jack LaChappa cutting hay with a scythe.
Untitled, 06/1929
Summary
- Dates:
- 06/1929
- Abstract:
- Photograph in Album, black and white. Image of Jack LaChappa unloading hay from a wagon.
Joaquin and Wife Cleaning Beans, 10/1932
Summary
- Dates:
- 10/1932
- Abstract:
- Photograph in Album, black & white. Image of Joaquin and his wife Rosalie winnowing.
Their Home, 08/1950
Summary
- Dates:
- 08/1950
- Abstract:
- Photograph in Album, black & white. Image of the home of Joaquin and Rosalie Paipa.
Dance at Anahuac Fiesta, 1918-1938
Summary
- Dates:
- 1918-1938
- Abstract:
- Photograph, black & white. Image of two men and women dancing at Anahuac Fiesta, spectators are seated under a ramada.
The Fire Dance, 06/15/1911
Summary
- Dates:
- 06/15/1911
- Abstract:
- Photograph, sepia. Image of a painting by S.B. Shiley depicting the death dance at Mesa Grande.
The Fire Dance, 06/15/1911
Summary
- Dates:
- 06/15/1911
- Abstract:
- Photograph, black & white. Image of the label for a painting by S.B. Shiley depicting the death dance at Mesa Grande.
Ben Nejo & Juanita, 1937
Summary
- Dates:
- 1937
- Abstract:
- Photograph in Album, black and white. Image of Juanita and her husband Ben Nejo. Hiding behind Ben is a dog.
Juanita, 1931
Summary
- Dates:
- 1931
- Abstract:
- Photograph in Album, black and white. Image of Juanita Nejo demonstrating use of a round stone mortar with pestle.
Ben Nejo, 1931
Summary
- Dates:
- 1931
Joe Nejo, 05/21/1928
Summary
- Dates:
- 05/21/1928
- Abstract:
- Postcard in Album, black and white. Image of Joe Nejo posed in front of a painted backdrop.
Frank & Dorothy Paipa, 1936
Summary
- Dates:
- 1936
- Abstract:
- Photograph in Album, black and white. Image of Frank and Dorothy Paipa standing in front of trees.
Untitled, 05/1937
Summary
- Dates:
- 05/1937
- Abstract:
- Photograph in Album, black and white. Image of three young children from Inaja.
Rosalie Paipa, 10/1932
Summary
- Dates:
- 10/1932
- Abstract:
- Photograph in Album, black and white. Image of Rosalie Paipa winnowing.
Untitled, 1918-1938
Summary
- Dates:
- 1918-1938
- Abstract:
- Photograph in Album, black and white. Image of a woman and girl walking with a tumpline load.
At Fiesta, Some Whites Present, 1934
Summary
- Dates:
- 1934
- Abstract:
- Photograph in Album, black and white. Image of people sitting and standing at Anahuac Fiesta.
Untitled, 09/1934
Summary
- Dates:
- 09/1934
- Abstract:
- Photograph in Album, black and white. Image of Joaquin Paipa and a woman, most likely his wife Rosalie at Anahuac Fiesta.
At Fiesta, 1934
Summary
- Dates:
- 1934
- Abstract:
- Photograph in Album, black and white. Image of people sitting under a ramada at Anahuac Fiesta.
Indian Relics at Campo, 1918-1938
Summary
- Dates:
- 1918-1938
- Abstract:
- Photograph in Album, black and white. Image of relics at the Campo Indian Reservation. In the foreground are pots in a granary.
At Pala, 1918-1938
Summary
- Dates:
- 1918-1938
- Abstract:
- Photograph in Album, black and white. Image of men, women and children standing in a semi-circle.
At Campo, 1918-1938
Summary
- Dates:
- 1918-1938
- Abstract:
- Photograph, black and white. Image of an old woman walking in front of a fence.
At Campo, 1918-1938
Summary
- Dates:
- 1918-1938
- Abstract:
- Photograph in Album, black and white. Image of an old woman seated, with basket in tumpline beside her.
Untitled, 1931
Summary
- Dates:
- 1931
- Abstract:
- Photograph in Album, black & white. Image of a man holding a deer head by the antlers.
Untitled, 1918-1938
Summary
- Dates:
- 1918-1938
- Abstract:
- Photograph in Album, black & white. Image of a woman sitting in a chair.
Untitled, 08/1918
Summary
- Dates:
- 08/1918
- Abstract:
- Photograph in Album, black & white. Image of a man seated with a fawn in his lap.
Jack LaChappa, 05/1928
Summary
- Dates:
- 05/1928
- Abstract:
- Photograph in Album, black & white. Image of Jack LaChappa seated in a chair outside.
Over Beyond the Meadow, 1918, on the way to Boulder Creek, 1918
Summary
- Dates:
- 1918
- Abstract:
- Photograph in Album, black & white. Image of men herding cattle on the Kelly Ranch at Anahuac.
Untitled, 1918-1938
Summary
- Dates:
- 1918-1938
- Abstract:
- Photograph in Album, black & white. Image of a house at Kelly Ranch.
Mrs. Welch
Summary
- Abstract:
- Newspaper clipping in Album, black & white. Image of a newspaper clipping of a woman.
Untitled
Summary
- Abstract:
- Photograph, black & white. Image of a sweathouse at Hapaja Village, now Anza-Borrego
Untitled
Summary
- Abstract:
- Photograph, black & white. Image of an old man seated on the ground. He is wearing a loincloth and has his left leg wrapped.
Untitled, 1966
Summary
- Dates:
- 1966
- Abstract:
- Photograph, black & white. Image of an old man seated in front of a wooden structure.