1890s
CULTURE
The Grand Junction Indian School educated Native Americans from 1886 - 1911. It was informally called the Teller Institute for Congressman Henry M. Teller, who promoted the enabling legislation in Congress. This scene is a string band of mandolin and guitar players. The students had various bands, orchestras, and athletic teams. These students are wearing fashionable blouses called shirtwaists, and summer weight skirts of white with eyelets.