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Title: Hunt, George: From Boas. 1926 Dec. 6
Identifier(s): text:66144
Description: Received recent batches up to page 3489, including information on suicide. Asks for any other events that led to suicide, murder, or other "expression[s] of passion."
Creator: Boas, Franz, 1858-1942
Source: Franz Boas Papers (Mss.B.B61); http://www.amphilsoc.org/mole/view?docId=ead/Mss.B.B61-ead.xml
Subject: Kwakwaka'wakw; Kwakiutl Indians
Date: 1926 Dec. 6

Title: Hunt, George: From Boas. 1927 Apr. 30
Identifier(s): text:66161
Description: Has not received a letter for a while. Anxious for answers to questions regarding prayers and the nontlem of the Nahwitti and if it differs from regular winter dances. Small possibility that he will be in Victoria in August.
Creator: Boas, Franz, 1858-1942
Source: Franz Boas Papers (Mss.B.B61); http://www.amphilsoc.org/mole/view?docId=ead/Mss.B.B61-ead.xml
Subject: Kwakwaka'wakw; Kwakiutl Indians
Date: 1927 Apr. 30

Title: Hunt, George: From Boas. 1900 Dec. 12
Identifier(s): text:64865
Description: Sending check for $75.
Creator: Boas, Franz, 1858-1942
Source: Franz Boas Papers (Mss.B.B61); http://www.amphilsoc.org/mole/view?docId=ead/Mss.B.B61-ead.xml
Subject: Kwakwaka'wakw; Kwakiutl Indians
Date: 1900 Dec. 12

Title: Hunt, George: From Boas. 1926 June 30
Identifier(s): text:66068
Description: Received 20 pages on Bella Bella marriage.
Creator: Boas, Franz, 1858-1942
Source: Franz Boas Papers (Mss.B.B61); http://www.amphilsoc.org/mole/view?docId=ead/Mss.B.B61-ead.xml
Subject: Heiltsuk Indians
Date: 1926 June 30

Title: Hunt, George: From Boas. 1928 Sept. 25
Identifier(s): text:66237
Description: Received pages continuing description of teaching of a young girl. Ordering a check. Hopes Hunt can continue writing.
Creator: Boas, Franz, 1858-1942
Source: Franz Boas Papers (Mss.B.B61); http://www.amphilsoc.org/mole/view?docId=ead/Mss.B.B61-ead.xml
Subject: Kwakwaka'wakw; Kwakiutl Indians
Date: 1928 Sept. 25

Title: Hunt, George: From Boas. 1931 Nov. 20
Identifier(s): text:66449
Description: Did not send out maps with previous letter but doing so now. Many of the typewritten names are misspelled. Map of lower Nimpkish River is crowded so it is difficult to place the local names. Asks for it to possibly be re-drawn.
Creator: Boas, Franz, 1858-1942
Source: Franz Boas Papers (Mss.B.B61); http://www.amphilsoc.org/mole/view?docId=ead/Mss.B.B61-ead.xml
Subject: Kwakwaka'wakw; Kwakiutl Indians; Namgis
Date: 1931 Nov. 20

Title: Hunt, George: From Boas. 1908 June 18
Identifier(s): text:65102
Description: Seeking info on spoons, where mountain goat spoon come from; dishes, when used, etc.
Creator: Boas, Franz, 1858-1942
Source: Franz Boas Papers (Mss.B.B61); http://www.amphilsoc.org/mole/view?docId=ead/Mss.B.B61-ead.xml
Subject: Kwakwaka'wakw; Kwakiutl Indians
Date: 1908 June 18

Title: Hunt, George: From Boas. 1918 Apr. 20
Identifier(s): text:65472
Description: Sending more Rivers Inlet pages from 1897. Asks for Hunt's corrections and translations.
Creator: Boas, Franz, 1858-1942
Source: Franz Boas Papers (Mss.B.B61); http://www.amphilsoc.org/mole/view?docId=ead/Mss.B.B61-ead.xml
Subject: Kwakwaka'wakw; Kwakiutl Indians; Wuikinuxv; Oowekeeno Indians; Tłatłasikwala; Nahwitti
Date: 1918 Apr. 20

Title: Hunt, George: From Boas. 1912 Mar. 12
Identifier(s): text:65229
Description: Wondering why he hasn't heard from Hunt for a long time.
Creator: Boas, Franz, 1858-1942
Source: Franz Boas Papers (Mss.B.B61); http://www.amphilsoc.org/mole/view?docId=ead/Mss.B.B61-ead.xml
Subject: Kwakwaka'wakw; Kwakiutl Indians
Date: 1912 Mar. 12

Title: Hunt, George: From Boas. 1925 June 16
Identifier(s): text:66078
Description: Received list of seats of the Kwakiutl tribes and of Mamalilikula.
Creator: Boas, Franz, 1858-1942
Source: Franz Boas Papers (Mss.B.B61); http://www.amphilsoc.org/mole/view?docId=ead/Mss.B.B61-ead.xml
Subject: Kwakwaka'wakw; Kwakiutl Indians; Kwagu'ł; Mamalilikala
Date: 1925 June 16

Title: Hunt, George: From Boas. 1917 May 15
Identifier(s): text:65342
Description: Refers to letter sent "about three weeks ago." Asks that manuscript mentioned in that letter be sent before funding period runs out. Asks for sample of x•ogum plant.
Creator: Boas, Franz, 1858-1942
Source: Franz Boas Papers (Mss.B.B61); http://www.amphilsoc.org/mole/view?docId=ead/Mss.B.B61-ead.xml
Subject: Kwakwaka'wakw; Kwakiutl Indians
Date: 1917 May 15

Title: Hunt, George: From Boas. 1929 Dec. 3
Identifier(s): text:66317
Description: Received the knots that were sent. Asks about whether there are any tales about hermaphrodites. Recalls having heard one a long time ago in Nahwitti. Would like to have potlatch speeches of chiefs "when they are very angry and quarrel." Sending a sheet of words that he does not understand for clarification.
Creator: Boas, Franz, 1858-1942
Source: Franz Boas Papers (Mss.B.B61); http://www.amphilsoc.org/mole/view?docId=ead/Mss.B.B61-ead.xml
Subject: Kwakwaka'wakw; Kwakiutl Indians; Tłatłasikwala; Nahwitti
Date: 1929 Dec. 3

Title: Hunt, George: From Boas. 1916 Oct. 30
Identifier(s): text:65279
Description: Received the q!esena seeds. Sending a story written down by Hunt that was found in old papers. Asks for more information on where it was collected, name of "north-side tribe" mentioned. Says a version of the story is told by the Tsimshian.
Creator: Boas, Franz, 1858-1942
Source: Franz Boas Papers (Mss.B.B61); http://www.amphilsoc.org/mole/view?docId=ead/Mss.B.B61-ead.xml
Subject: Kwakwaka'wakw; Kwakiutl Indians; Tsimshian Indians
Date: 1916 Oct. 30

Title: Hunt, George: From Boas. 1922 June 28
Identifier(s): text:65915
Description: Staying in Berkeley until August 4. Arriving in Victoria on August 15. Asks when Hunt will come down from Fort Rupert. Hopes that an older Indian man or woman can be brought down as well. Asks for likely expenses.
Creator: Boas, Franz, 1858-1942
Source: Franz Boas Papers (Mss.B.B61); http://www.amphilsoc.org/mole/view?docId=ead/Mss.B.B61-ead.xml
Subject: Kwakwaka'wakw; Kwakiutl Indians
Date: 1922 June 28

Title: Hunt, George: From Boas. 1918 June 27
Identifier(s): text:65536
Description: Received letter of June 10. Lists in the letter pages sent recently by Hunt in order to make sure he has everything. Mentions some points of confusion due to page numbering. Asks if particular animals or blind people in stories have a unique way of speaking. Gives example of Mink and the Dzonoq!wa. Asks for list of names of stars and constellations, or stories related to them, as the G̱usgimukw have many. Clarifies earlier question about animal stories.
Creator: Boas, Franz, 1858-1942
Source: Franz Boas Papers (Mss.B.B61); http://www.amphilsoc.org/mole/view?docId=ead/Mss.B.B61-ead.xml
Subject: Kwakwaka'wakw; Kwakiutl Indians; Kwagu'ł; Gusgimukw
Date: 1918 June 27

Title: Hunt, George: From Boas. 1899 Feb. 3
Identifier(s): text:64854
Description: Sending letter written to Hemasaka for Hunt to read to him as well as page excerpts from book. Asks Hunt to invite chiefs for a feast at Boas's expense in which to read the letter aloud. Confused about recent stories related about Harlan Smith and wife as their letters are full of praise for Hunt and sisters. Blames the misunderstanding on newspaper writers. Has not received stories yet. Very interested in 17 generations of names as mentioned. Should maintain contact with Mr. Spencer since Boas cannot provide continuous work. Urges to let the matter of Smith's damage to David's canoe go. Bill any damages to Boas. Final pages are Boas's speech to Hemasaka.; Enc: Boas, F. to Hemasaka Chief Feb. 3, 1899.
Creator: Boas, Franz, 1858-1942
Source: Franz Boas Papers (Mss.B.B61); http://www.amphilsoc.org/mole/view?docId=ead/Mss.B.B61-ead.xml
Subject: Kwakwaka'wakw; Kwakiutl Indians; Kwagu'ł
Date: 1899 Feb. 3

Title: Hunt, George: From Boas. 1918 Feb. 5
Identifier(s): text:65421
Description: Resending letter with questions about beliefs about the soul. Sending list of sentences for review and correction. Asks for consistency in writing of certain sounds. Asks Hunt to go to mouth of ʼNa̱mǥis River and make sketch of places where different houses stood in Xulkw. Describes more plants for which he would like specimens.
Creator: Boas, Franz, 1858-1942
Source: Franz Boas Papers (Mss.B.B61); http://www.amphilsoc.org/mole/view?docId=ead/Mss.B.B61-ead.xml
Subject: Kwakwaka'wakw; Kwakiutl Indians; Namgis
Date: 1918 Feb. 5

Title: Hunt, George: From Boas. 1908 Apr. 27
Identifier(s): text:65105
Description: Received pages 109-174 on herring. Would prefer writing to be in Indian and in English, not English only. awaiting photographs. Hoping for info on salmon this upcoming season.
Creator: Boas, Franz, 1858-1942
Source: Franz Boas Papers (Mss.B.B61); http://www.amphilsoc.org/mole/view?docId=ead/Mss.B.B61-ead.xml
Subject: Kwakwaka'wakw; Kwakiutl Indians
Date: 1908 Apr. 27

Title: Hunt, George: From Boas. 1933 Jan. 31
Identifier(s): text:66473
Description: Sending payment for pages 5475-5520.
Creator: Boas, Franz, 1858-1942
Source: Franz Boas Papers (Mss.B.B61); http://www.amphilsoc.org/mole/view?docId=ead/Mss.B.B61-ead.xml
Subject: Kwakwaka'wakw; Kwakiutl Indians
Date: 1933 Jan. 31

Title: Hunt, George: From Boas. 1906 Mar. 15
Identifier(s): text:65064
Description: Asks that notes on people of various houses also include as full a list as possible of names, with significance in English, indication of whether they are men's or women's names, and relation to brother tribes.
Creator: Boas, Franz, 1858-1942
Source: Franz Boas Papers (Mss.B.B61); http://www.amphilsoc.org/mole/view?docId=ead/Mss.B.B61-ead.xml
Subject: Kwakwaka'wakw; Kwakiutl Indians
Date: 1906 Mar. 15