Edward S. Curtis: In Their Own Words

"The information that is to be gathered ... respecting the mode of life of one of the great races of mankind, must be collected at once or the opportunity will be lost."

"While primarily a photographer, I do not see or think photographically; hence the story of Indian life will not be told in microscopic detail, but rather will be presented as a broad and luminous picture."

"In Mr. Curtis we have both an artist and a trained observer ... because it is truthful."