Hillers Collection

Otoe-Missouria Delegation, 1881. Creator: Attributed to John K. Hillers
Otoe-Missouria Delegation, 1881

Kanab Canyon, 1874. Creator: Andrew Varick Stout Anthony
Kanab Canyon, 1874. Rock formation on Kanab Creek, Utah, USA. The creek is a tributary of the Colorado River and is part of the Grand Canyon system

Little Bear Cheyenne John K Hillers American
Little Bear, Cheyenne; John K. Hillers (American, 1843 - 1925); May 10, 1875; Albumen silver print

Woman Polishing Pottery John K Hillers American
Woman Polishing Pottery; John K. Hillers (American, 1843 - 1925); 1879; Albumen silver print

Santo Domingo New Mexico John K Hillers American
Santo Domingo, New Mexico; John K. Hillers (American, 1843 - 1925); 1880; Platinum print; 24.4 x 31.6 cm (9 5, 8 x 12 7, 16 in.)

Eagle Crag Evening John K Hillers American 1843
Eagle Crag - Evening; John K. Hillers (American, 1843 - 1925); 1873; Albumen silver print

View Colorado River John K Hillers American 1843
View on the Colorado River; John K. Hillers (American, 1843 - 1925); 1871; Albumen silver print

Moki Girls John K Hillers American 1843 1925
Moki Girls; John K. Hillers (American, 1843 - 1925); 1879; Albumen silver print

Moki Girls; John K. Hillers, American, 1843 - 1925; 1879; Albumen silver print; Image: 23.7 x 17.9 cm (9 5/16 x 7 1/16 in.), Mount: 25.4 x 20.3 cm (10 x 8 in.)

[Little Bear, Cheyenne]; John K. Hillers, American, 1843 - 1925; May 10, 1875; Albumen silver print; Image: 21.9 x 16.8 cm (8 5/8 x 6 5/8 in.)

CANYON DE CHELLY, c1879. Canyon de Chelly, Arizona. Photographed by John Hillers, c1879-81

JOHN K. HILLERS (1843-1925). American photographer. Photographed with his equipment on the Aquarius Plateau, Utah, 1875

GRAND CANYON, 1873. A view of the Grand Canyon in Arizona from the foot of Toroweap Valley. Stereograph, 1873, by John K. Hillers

GRAND CANYON, 1872. A view of cliffs along the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon in Arizona. Stereograph, 1872, by John K. Hillers

GRAND CANYON, 1872. A view of the head of the Grand Canyon in Arizona. Stereograph, 1872, by John K. Hillers

GRAND CANYON, 1872. A view from the foot of Granite Rapid in the Grand Canyon in Arizona, with Dana Butte seen in the distance. Stereograph, 1872, by John K. Hillers

PAIUTE CAMP, c1873. Four Paiute women wearing rabbit skin capes in front of a brush shelter, with conical baskets in the foreground, on the Kaibab Plateau, near the Grand Canyon in northern Arizona

UTE DWELLING, c1873. The Ute chief Tavaputs inside his conical brush dwelling in the Uintah Valley, northeastern Utah, with his family in the foreground. Racks of drying corn are shown at left

HOPI VILLAGE, 1879. A view of terraced houses in the Hopi village of Walpi, in northeastern Arizona. Photographed by John K. Hillers, 1879

NAVAJO HOGAN, 1879. A Navajo hogan in the American southwest. Photographed by John K. Hillers, 1879

ZUNI GOVERNORS, 1879. Governors of Zuni Pueblo, New Mexico, outside an adobe structure. Photographed by John K. Hillers, 1879

UTE CHIEF, c1874. An-te-ro, a Ute chief, in Utah. Photograph by John K. Hillers, c1874

UTE CHILDREN, c1874. A Ute child with a baby, in Utah. Photograph by John K. Hillers, c1874

UTE WOMEN, c1874. A group of Ute women outside a tepee in Utah. Photograph by John K. Hillers, c1874

UTE MAN, c1874. A Ute man in the summer in Utah. Photograph by John K. Hillers, c1874

UTE MESSENGER, c1874. A Ute messenger with his dog, in Utah. Photograph by John K. Hillers, c1874

UTE FAMILY, c1874. A Ute family in the western United States. Photograph by John K. Hillers, c1874

UTE DWELLING, c1874. The Ute chief Tavaputs and his family at their dwelling in the Uintah Valley, northeastern Utah. Photograph by John K. Hillers, c1874

PAIUTE GUIDE, c1873. Enuintsigaip, a Paiute Native American guide, photographed near Las Vegas, Nevada by John K. Hillers, c1873

PAIUTE GROUP, c1873. Group of Paiute men wearing fake headdresses. Photographed at Kaibab, Arizona by John K. Hillers, 1873

HOPI WEAVING, 1879. A Hopi man weaving at Walpi, Arizona. Photographed by John K. Hillers, 1879

PUEBLO NATIVE AMERICAN, 1879. Young Native American woman photographed by John Hillers at Zuni Pueblo in New Mexico, 1879

PAIUTE GAMBLERS, c1873. The Old Gamblers. Four Paiute men gambling near Las Vegas, Nevada. Photographed by John K. Hillers, c1873

PAIUTE DWELLING, c1873. Tapeats, a Paiute Native American man who served as an informant for geologist John Wesley Powell, standing in front of his brush dwelling near St

PAIUTE WATER CARRIERS. Two Paiute girls carrying water in jugs on the Kaibab Plateau, near the Grand Canyon in northern Arizona. Photographed by John K. Hillers, c1873

PAIUTE CAMP, c1873. A group of Paiute Native Americans seated in front of a summer home, formed from cedar trees, on the Kaibab Plateau, near the Grand Canyon in northern Arizona

PAIUTE CAMP, c1873. A Paiute family seated around a campfire on the Kaibab Plateau, near the Grand Canyon in northern Arizona. Photographed by John K. Hillers, c1873

PAIUTE CAMP, c1873. The Paiute chief Chuarumpeak (center) and his family seated outside a wickiup on the Kaibab Plateau, near the Grand Canyon in northern Arizona. Photographed by John K

UTE DWELLING, c1873. The home of Tavaputs, head chief of the Utes, in the Uintah Valley, northeastern Utah. Photographed by John K. Hillers, c1873

A Navajo shaman posed in front of a woven blanket. Photographed by John K. Hillers, c1880
NAVAJO SHAMAN, c1880. A Navajo shaman posed in front of a woven blanket. Photographed by John K. Hillers, c1880

UTE MAN WITH DOG, c1874. A young Ute man with his dog, in Utah. Photograph by John K. Hillers, c1874

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"Hillers: Capturing the Essence of Native American Culture through the Lens" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating world of Hillers, a renowned American photographer who dedicated his life to documenting Native American communities. From the Otoe-Missouria Delegation in 1881 to Kanab Canyon in 1874, Hillers' lens transports us to a bygone era. One cannot help but be mesmerized by his ability to capture both intimate moments and grand landscapes. In "Little Bear Cheyenne, " we catch a glimpse of a proud warrior, his eyes filled with wisdom and strength. And then there's "Woman Polishing Pottery, " where Hillers masterfully freezes time as she delicately brings life to her creation. Hillers' photographs also serve as windows into different tribes' traditions and daily lives. Take "Santo Domingo New Mexico, " for example; here, we witness a vibrant community engaged in their cultural practices, preserving their heritage for generations to come. Nature lovers will find solace in Hillers' breathtaking landscape shots. In "Eagle Crag Evening" or "View Colorado River, " he captures the raw beauty of nature at its finest - an invitation for us all to appreciate our planet's wonders. But perhaps some of Hiller's most iconic images are those featuring Moki Girls. These young women radiate grace and elegance while donning traditional attire that speaks volumes about their tribe's rich history and customs. As we delve deeper into these photographs, it becomes evident that John K, not merely an observer but rather an empathetic storyteller who sought to bridge cultures through artistry. His work serves as a testament to the resilience and beauty found within Native American communities. So let us celebrate this remarkable artist whose legacy continues even after his passing in 1925. Through his lens, John K. Hillers immortalized moments that remind us of the importance of cultural preservation and appreciation.