Hunt, George: To Boas. 1917 Jan. 31

Received letter of January 4. Regarding Tsimshian sayings sent by Boas, could not find anyone who knows of there being similar Kwakiutl sayings. Will work on Kwexagela story after finishing work on secret spirits stories including at least 40 spirits' names. Got much of info from wife who is ha...

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Main Author: Hunt, George
Other Authors: Boas, Franz, 1858-1942 (recipient)
Format: Text
Language:English
Published: 1917
Subjects:
Kwakwaka'wakw
Kwakiutl Indians
Nak'waxda'xw
Wuikinuxv
Oowekeeno Indians
Tsimshian
Tsimshian*
Online Access:https://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/text%3A65281
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Summary:Received letter of January 4. Regarding Tsimshian sayings sent by Boas, could not find anyone who knows of there being similar Kwakiutl sayings. Will work on Kwexagela story after finishing work on secret spirits stories including at least 40 spirits' names. Got much of info from wife who is half 'Nak'waxda'x̱w, half Wuikinuxv. Other names learned at Blunden Harbor, told to Hunt out if sight in the woods. Sending first part of story, 83 pages.

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