Reflections and Connections: The Human Experience in the Southwest Through ASM’s Photographic Collection

a free, in-person presentation by Jannelle Weakly, ASM’s manager of photographic and multimedia collections
at Whiskey Del Bac, 2106 N Forbes Blvd, Ste 103, Tucson
RSVP link coming soon.

Connecting us to time, place, and people, the Arizona State Museum’s photographic collection documents the enduring cultures of the Southwest. Spanning from ancient archaeological excavations to modern-day communities, the archive offers an unparalleled look at the human experience. Join Jannelle Weakly as she explores the incredible diversity of imagery ASM has collected and preserved since 1893.

Jannelle Weakly serves as Arizona State Museum’s photographic and multimedia collections manager. From 2001 to 2010 she worked as their photographer. Her job includes caring for physical photographic and digital image collections, providing access to researchers, and collaborating to create exhibitions. 

Photos left to right:
Excavation of Feature 7, excavators from front to rear are: Nancy Hammack, Glenn Miller, Bruce Huckell, and Lisa Wasbon, 1972. Laurens C. Hammack, photographer. AZ BB:11:20 (ASM)

Rupert Angea, Tohono O'odham, smooths the rim of the pot with water, 1980. Helga Teiwes, photographer. Hickiwan, Tohono O'odham Nation, AZ. C-12030

Mila Garcia at Feast Day, 1984. Stephen Trimble, photographer. Ohkay Owingeh (San Juan) Pueblo, NM. 2002-403-8569