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National Anthropological Archives
MS 855 Fragment of Tsa-ma-la text consisting of certain religious creeds, prayers, etc
Summary
- Collection ID:
- NAA.MS855
- Creators:
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Gould, George H.AlejoJess, FelixSolaris, RafaelSabino, Tsmu-wich
- Dates:
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undated
- Languages:
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Undetermined.
- Physical Description:
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9 Pages
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Consists of 7 pages, plus 2 page explanation by G.H. Gould (unsigned). Transmittal letter of July 8, 1887 is referred to on old catalog card, but apparently has not been present for some time.
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
The original was obtained by Mr. Felix Jess of Santa Barbara from Rafael Solaris of the Tsa-ma-la band of Indians living near Santa Ynez, and was recorded by Alejo, a Tsa-ma-la Indian, from Sabino, a Tsmu-wich Indian who knew the creeds by heart, but could not write.
Administration
Custodial History
Original found in papers of John P. Harrington, and now included in envelope. jmw
Using the Collection
Citation
Manuscript 855, National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
More Information
Local Numbers
Local Numbers
NAA MS 855
Local Note
Local Note
Manuscript document
Keywords
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Language and languages -- Documentation | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Chumash | Cultural Context | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
BarbareƱo Chumash (Santa Barbara) | Cultural Context | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Indians of North America -- California | Cultural Context | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
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