Spirit of the White Mountains

Duration: 22

Year Published: 1959

Creator: Avalon Daggett Productions

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Sound: sound

Description: Documents the activities of the White Mountain Apaches, and how they support themselves by developing the natural resources of their reservation. Presents Apache Spirit Dancers performing their ancient ritual and contrasts this with the Indians serving as businessmen managing their tribal enterprises. These enterprises include farming, logging, cattle raising, and tourism. Pictures views of mountain lakes, streams, historical landmarks, and the annual tribal fair. Closes with a pollen blessing ceremony for an Apache maiden.

Complete Record: Documents the activities of the White Mountain Apaches, and how they support themselves by developing the natural resources of their reservation. Presents Apache Spirit Dancers performing their ancient ritual and contrasts this with the Indians serving as businessmen managing their tribal enterprises. These enterprises include farming, logging, cattle raising, and tourism. Pictures views of mountain lakes, streams, historical landmarks, and the annual tribal fair. Closes with a pollen blessing ceremony for an Apache maiden., NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.