William Beynon to Franz Boas. 1934-04-27

• Other Authors: Beynon, William, 1888-1958 (author), Boas, Franz, 1858-1942 (recipient)
• Format: Text
• Language: unknown
• Published: 1934
• Subjects: Tsimshian Indians; Tsimshian; Tsimshian*
• Online Access: https://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/william-beynon-franz-boas-1934-04-27

Enclosing manuscript 34, the last of Tate's, and 35-39, synopses. Manuscript 39: 'It was an elaborite affair staged in a moderbn atmosphere. Even the food served was entirely white man's food in the manner of the white man. The Chief himself was a half-breed with a splendid education and a very bright man in public life, with little or no knowledge of his Native antecedents having been raised in the south in the city of Victoria. But the older people created the atmosphere for the festivity which was very impressive. Their distribution of wealth to the guests took the form of money presents.'