Picture Yourself Presents: Te Ata, An Extraordinary Storyteller
This exhibit details the life of extraordinary storyteller and actress Mary “Te Ata” Thompson Fisher.
The story of Te Ata takes center stage in this interactive experience located in the Picture Yourself Gallery. Mary “Te Ata” Thompson Fisher’s world-renowned talent earned her numerous accolades and influenced First American storytelling traditions that continue to this day. Explore artifacts on loan from the Chickasaw Nation and learn more about her life by visiting the virtual exhibit.
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