Source Directories Issued for Authentic Native American Arts and Crafts

Media Contact: Lovett: 202-343-7445
For Immediate Release: June 25, 1976

The Indian Arts and Crafts Board announced today issuance of revised Source Directories No. 1 and No. 2, which will be of particular interest to potential customers of authentic Native American arts and crafts.

Source Directory No.1 deals with Native American owned and operated arts and crafts organizations located throughout the United States, including artist and craftsman cooperatives, tribal arts and crafts enterprises, and non-profit Native American arts organizations

Source Directory No.2 is a compendium of Native American arts businesses which are privately owned and operated by (1) Indian or Eskimo designer-craftsmen and artists who design, produce and market their exclusive products; or (2) Indian or Eskimo merchants who retail and/or wholesale authentic Native American arts and crafts products.

Entries in both directories give names and addresses of the businesses, telephone numbers, and business hours, outline major products handled by each business, and indicate if mail orders are accepted.

As most of the listed sources maintain retail shops, the two directories also will be of special interest to tourists and travelers throughout the United States during the Bicentennial Year. For the travelers' convenience, businesses are listed alphabetically by State.

Single copies of the Source Directories are distributed free upon written request to: Indian Arts and Crafts Board, U.S. Department of the Interior, Washington, D.C. 20240.