Blackfeet in NYC (1927)

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Automotive Blackfoot Blackfeet New York City McAlpin Hotel Mayor Walker Jimmy Walker

In 1927, #NYC mayor #JimmyWalker invited a delegation of #Blackfoot / #Blackfeet Indians from Montana to the city. Wanting to survey the city from its highest point, they camped their teepees on the roof of the #McAlpinHotel . The song is the Glacier Park Indians - White Dog Song Grass Dance 1914 Blackfoot Indian Tribe (Blackfeet), recorded in May 1914.

#grassdance #glacierpark #montana #blackfootindian #1927 #roaring20s #nativeamerican #nativeamericanmusic #nativeamericansong #chiefthundercloud #fishwolfrobe #nyctourism #visitnyc #newyork #newyorkcity

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