National Anthropological Archives

MS 855 Fragment of Tsa-ma-la text consisting of certain religious creeds, prayers, etc

Summary

Collection ID:
NAA.MS855
Creators:
Gould, George H.
Alejo
Jess, Felix
Solaris, Rafael
Sabino, Tsmu-wich
Dates:
undated
Languages:
Undetermined
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Physical Description:
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


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