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National Anthropological Archives
MS 685 Nez Perce vocabulary and ethnographic notes in Powell's Introduction to the Study of Indian Languages
Summary
- Collection ID:
- NAA.MS685
- Creators:
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Williams, Lewis D.
- Dates:
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July, 14, 1896
- Languages:
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Undetermined.
- Physical Description:
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136 Pages
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
In schedule of John Wesley Powell's Introduction to the Study of Indian Languages, partly filled. Contains 841 terms. Includes notes on construction of sweat houses; celebration which accompanies the meeting of friendly tribes; construction of wigwams and each individuals place within the structure; (Nez Perce believe the "sweat house" confers mystic powers upon them; arrow shaft straightener not used- they use teeth for that purpose; fish hooks described, and spearing of fish; fish baskets not used- the fish being carried on a twig; standards of value not classifiable among the Nez Perce.
Administration
Existence and Location of Copies
Negative Microfilm # 35.
Custodial History
Previously titled "Vocabulary."
Using the Collection
Citation
Manuscript 685, National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
More Information
Local Numbers
Local Numbers
NAA MS 685
Keywords
| Keyword Terms | Keyword Types | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fishing -- Nez Perce | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Sweat houses -- Nez Perce | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Wigwams -- Nez Perce | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Language and languages -- Documentation | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Niimíipuu (Nez Perce) | Cultural Context | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
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