Lester Harragarra 05/19/2016
Description
Lester Harragarra, a professional photographer, talks about growing up around his Native culture and the early influences on his work. He explains how he first became interested in photography and how he looks at photography as a way to document life and not as a way to make money. He describes some of the specific projects he has done, like the Black Leggings veteran ceremonials. He discusses some of the challenges he has faced and some of his goals for the future. He also comments on the importance of documenting Native life.
| Date(s) | 05/19/2016 |
| Call Number | ONA_123 |
| Subjects | Oklahoma Native Artists, Black Leggings ceremonials, Kiowa/Otoe-Missouria heritage, Black Leggings veterans Indians of North America, Artists, Interviews, Photography, Documentary photography, Indians of North America--Rites and ceremonies, Indians of North America--Wars--Veterans |
| Interviewee(s) | Lester Harragarra |
| Interviewer(s) | Julie Pearson-Little Thunder |