Identifier:
2003.22.15
Description:
Natural clear quartz crystal, six-sided;Dr. Dwight Schroeder was a physician that treated Native Americans in the Sutton's Bay area for free and/or reduced fees in the mid-20th century. He saw the poverty of their circumstances and believed that a renaissance of traditional Indian culture would benefit the community. He helped organize and finance the first annual Leelanau Pow-wow in 1971, and was given the honorary title of "Mush-ke-ke-anena" (Medicine Man) in 1972. He was also given a beaded dance outfit and other traditional Woodland Indian art objects in gratitude for his contributions to the Indian community. This odd item may seem out-of-place, but it had been saved by Dr. Schoeder in a box with all these other Native American keepsakes. This may have had perceived medical properties attributed by the giver, and some consequent sentimental value to Dr. Schroeder.d;Was given to Dr. Dwight Schroeder by one of his Native American patients. Donated to the Museum by his widow.;Dr. Dwight Schroeder was a physician that treated Native Americans in the Sutton's Bay area for free and/or reduced fees in the mid-20th century. He saw the poverty of their circumstances and believed that a renaissance of traditional Indian culture would benefit the community. He helped organize and finance the first annual Leelanau Pow-wow in 1971, and was given the honorary title of "Mush-ke-ke-anena" (Medicine Man) in 1972. He was also given a beaded dance outfit and other traditional Woodland Indian art objects in gratitude for his contributions to the Indian community. dThis quartz crystal was among the items he had set aside for sentimental value.
Materials:
Silica Quartz
Dimensions:
1.75" h 0.75" w 0.5" d
Current Location Status:
In Storage
Collection Tier:
Tier 2
Source:
In Memory Of M.D. Dwight M. Shcroeder
Related Entity:
Dr. Janet Schroeder-Holmes (donor)
