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National Anthropological Archives
MS 1900 Cheyenne notebook, diagrams, and notes
Summary
- Collection ID:
- NAA.MS1900
- Creators:
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Mooney, James, 1861-1921Grinnell, George Bird, 1849-1938
- Dates:
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1902-1904
- Languages:
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Materials inCheyenneandEnglish.
- Physical Description:
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72 Pages
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Ethnographic notes, with vocabulary, sketches, and diagrams, on camp circle, tipis, sun dance, shields of Bushyhead, Wolf Robe, and Little Bear, and various other topics. Diagrams and notes on Cheyenne camp circles by Mooney and G.B. Grinnell. 1902-1907. Manuscript and typescript document 12 pages. (Detailed list accompanies main catalog card.)
Diagrams and notes include: f.2 James Mooney. "Cheyenne Camp Circle Divisions" and "Cheyenne Camp Circle Authorities." no date. Autograph document 2 pages. f.3 James Mooney. "Soldier Band," "Cheyenne Clans," and notes on the warrior organization. no date. Typescript document with A. annotations. 3 pages. f.4 G.B. Grinnell. Letter to James Mooney, regarding the Cheyenne camp circle. New York. February 8, 1902. Typescript letter signed. 2 pages. f.5 Camp circle diagram by Mooney. Mount Scott, Oklahoma. January 28, 1902, 2 pages. f.6 Camp circle diagram by Mooney. Washington, D.C., 1906, 1 sheet approx. 17" X 40" and artist's ink rendering of same, 1 page. f.7 Camp circle diagram by Grinnell, January 31, 1903, with annotations by Mooney, 1 page.
Administration
Custodial History
Previously titled "James Mooney Notebook"
Digital Content
Using the Collection
Preferred Citation
Manuscript 1900, National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
More Information
Local Numbers
Local Numbers
NAA MS 1900
Local Note
Local Note
Autograph document
Keywords
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