Subject: Chumash Indians - UCLA Library Digital Collections Search Results

Description:: Stan Chambers covers the dedication of the Suanga Indian Village Historic Site in Carson, the first monument dedicated to Native Americans in Los Angeles County. Carson City Councilman Gilbert Smith, who is also chairman of the Carson Indian Historical Committee discusses how the historic site came about as a means to preserve some of the history and culture of the Native American Community in Carson. He also details the history of the village, which was comprised of members from different tribes from throughout Southern California, with a large number of them being Chumash. Footage includes shots of the site marker, the dedication ceremony and students digging for artifacts.
Date:: [1972-10-20]
Resource Type:: moving image
Collection:: Diverse Communities of Los Angeles (1970-1980) - KTLA Television Newsfilm Collection

Description:: Eight men representing Native American Chumash people and engaged in a dance in the parade for the Old Spanish Days Fiesta
Date:: August 7, 1930
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

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