William Beynon to Franz Boas. 1935-08-09

Forwarding manuscripts 97-104. Attempting to record the myth 'Am'ala, which Boas wanted. Hopes to be able to provide a full account of Gitksan potlatches in the winter. Says that the Gitksan have retained their old ways better than most Tsimshians since their hunting territories are about...

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Other Authors: Beynon, William, 1888-1958 (author), Boas, Franz, 1858-1942 (recipient)
Format: Text
Language:unknown
Published: 1935
Subjects:
Tsimshian Indians
Gitxsan Indians
Indian
Tsimshian
Tsimshian*
Online Access:https://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/william-beynon-franz-boas-1935-08-09-0
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Summary:Forwarding manuscripts 97-104. Attempting to record the myth 'Am'ala, which Boas wanted. Hopes to be able to provide a full account of Gitksan potlatches in the winter. Says that the Gitksan have retained their old ways better than most Tsimshians since their hunting territories are about their only asset and because they have a sympathetic Indian agent.

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