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National Anthropological Archives
MS 2827 Truman Michelson field notes on Piegan Blackfoot
Summary
- Collection ID:
- NAA.MS2827
- Creators:
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Michelson, Truman, 1879-1938Duvall, David C., 1877-1911Little Young ManMountain Chief, 1848-1942Pablo, GeorgeThomas, NorahVielle, JamesWhite Swan, Julie
- Dates:
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1910 June-July
- Languages:
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Primarily inEnglishwith some Piegan.
- Physical Description:
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150 PagesApproximate
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Notes and texts collected by Truman Michelson during his field work among the Piegan Blackfoot in Montana in 1910. The materials consist primarily of stories in English and ethnographic notes covering topics such as Crazy Dog society, Sun Dance, and other ceremonies and societies. There are also notes on Piegan vocabulary and Chippewa Sun Dance and Medicine Dance. Michelson obtained information from various people, including David Duvall, who also served as an interpreter; Mountain Chief; George Pablo; Little Young Man; Norah Thomas; James Vielle; and Julie White Swan.
Administration
Sponsor
Digitization and preparation of these materials for online access has been funded through generous support from the Arcadia Fund.
Digital Content
Using the Collection
Preferred Citation
Manuscript 2827, National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
More Information
Local Numbers
Local Numbers
NAA MS 2827
Local Note
Local Note
Title changed from "Field notes concerning Piegan Blackfoot ethnography, including ceremonials and societies, with some linguistic notes June-July, 1910" 5/13/2014.
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