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Title: Hunt, George: To Boas. 1910 May 7. Receipt.
Identifier(s): text:144894
Description: Receipt for payment for 168 pages.
Creator: Hunt, George
Source: Franz Boas Professional Papers (Mss.B.B61p); http://www.amphilsoc.org/mole/view?docId=ead/Mss.B.B61p-ead.xml
Subject: Kwakwaka'wakw; Kwakiutl Indians
Date: 1910-05-07

Title: Hunt, George: To Boas. 1901 June 4
Identifier(s): text:64996
Description: Sending pages. Kwagu'ł and Mama̱liliḵa̱la both claim the Mink story as theirs. An old man told him of a cave with masks: sesEyuL, naxnakagEmł, and ElEmł.
Creator: Hunt, George
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: 1901 June 4

Title: Hunt, George: To Boas. 1924 May 31
Identifier(s): text:65998
Description: Received three parcels of questions. Sending sheets for words beginning Y and pages 2975-2990 on the sun and sea prayer, and on the beginning of the signing of the cross in 1860. Will begin answering 3 parcels of questions sent on pink paper. Tells of the passing of Johnny MElede (Maled).
Creator: Hunt, George
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: 1924 May 31

Title: Hunt, George: To Boas. 1911 May 10
Identifier(s): text:65226
Description: Sending 152 pages on berries and related box and basket making. Crab apples next.
Creator: Hunt, George
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: 1911 May 10

Title: Hunt, George: To Boas. 1921 Oct. 20
Identifier(s): text:65836
Description: Received letter of September 8. Sending pages 2189-2222 on four paintings of birds of the upper sky, and 30 pages "about myself to show Dr. Newcombe how I know about the ways of this people," including info about hyga shell. Will write next more about himself, including about pExala. Working on stories getting stories about eclipse of the moon and sun. David still very sick, partially paralyzed.
Creator: Hunt, George
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; Tsimshian Indians
Date: 1921 Oct. 20

Title: Hunt, George: To Boas. 1920 Aug. 2
Identifier(s): text:65794
Description: Received letter of July 22 and 23. Sending pages 1873-1876, the last of L!ałayegEles story. Gives long recollection of going north to Tlingit country as a child in 1863 with his mother to see her father and tells what he remembers of tobacco. Also tells of recollection of growing of potatoes among Haida and Tlingit, and attempt to grow it at Fort Rupert by a Scotsman named Thomas Manrow. Also tells of grandfather going to Hawaii around 1830 and coming back with abalone shells and tobacco.
Creator: Hunt, George
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; Haida Indians; Tsimshian Indians
Date: 1920 Aug. 2

Title: Hunt, George: To Boas. 1911 Apr. 27
Identifier(s): text:65213
Description: Will be sending more pages on berries soon.
Creator: Hunt, George
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: 1911 Apr. 27

Title: Hunt, George: To Boas. 1906 Sept. 23
Identifier(s): text:65028
Description: Received letter of September 1. Went to the Gwawaʼenuxw village of HegEms. Bought old bone spears that were dug up, two hunting bows, and some stones. Will take another trip to Dzawadi, Dzawada̱ʼenuxw village, and Cape Mudge. Sending 3 pages on "Northwest wind caller" and waxwElawe plant.
Creator: Hunt, George
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; Dzawada'enuxw; Awa'etłala; Gwawa'enuxw; Lekwiltok
Date: 1906 Sept. 23

Title: Hunt, George: To Boas. 1910 Mar. 29
Identifier(s): text:65233
Description: Was sick again and went to a doctor at Cape Scott. Sending 102 pages on clover roots cooking. Trouble with collection for Heye. Asked a Nahwitti man, Mago, to make a canoe, which may have to be paid extra for after Mago drowned. G̱usgimukw dishes that were to be obtained were stolen. However, did obtain masks from same house.
Creator: Hunt, George
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; Gusgimukw; Nahwitti
Date: 1910 Mar. 29

Title: Hunt, George: To Boas. 1898 May 25
Identifier(s): text:64796
Description: Sending 80 pages of different stories of masks and red cedar bark that he bought. His brother says that the G̱usgimukw feasting dishes have been sent. Bought Lagekw from Dzawada̱ʼenuxw̱ and wrote down (?) goat hunter stories. Harlan Smith wants Hunt to work for him. Can't yet get Hamget to pull down Galet house to get the house post.
Creator: Hunt, George
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; Gusgimukw; Dzawada̱ʼenuxw̱
Date: 1898 May 25

Title: Hunt, George: To Boas. 1908 July 22
Identifier(s): text:65097
Description: Sending 67 pages on porpoise spearing. Will write next about paddle and spear making and how porpoise is cooked.
Creator: Hunt, George
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 July 22

Title: Hunt, George: To Boas. 1928 Oct. 20
Identifier(s): text:66221
Description: Received letter of September 25. Sending 4243-4282 on L!ałEyegElis schooling. Received letter from Mr. Duncan regarding number to put on invoices and packages. Confused about what to do.
Creator: Hunt, George
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; Nak'waxda'xw
Date: 1928 Oct. 20

Title: Hunt, George: To Boas. 1920 Sept. 25
Identifier(s): text:65784
Description: Sending pages 1877-1880 on "the right names of the photos in the book and who they belong to." Will try to work more on book corrections. Was away from home for 4 weeks.
Creator: Hunt, George
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: 1920 Sept. 25

Title: Hunt, George: To Boas. 1933 Feb. 20
Identifier(s): text:66470
Description: Acknowledging receipt of money order.
Creator: Hunt, George
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 Feb. 20

Title: Hunt, George: To Boas. 1897 Nov. 12
Identifier(s): text:64790
Description: Will be going to Tłatła̱siḵwaḻa again to buy totem house post. Going to G̱usgimukw to buy carved dishes and other items. Talks about grief over death of son. Hopes Boas received info on face painting. Did not know what they all meant, but put names on them. They were painted by Charlie Yakolas.
Creator: Hunt, George
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; Gusgimukw; Tłatłasikwala
Date: 1897 Nov. 12

Title: Hunt, George: To Boas. 1896 Mar. 9
Identifier(s): text:64801
Description: Sending 15 pages of copy about dances of 1894. Has written down different ways of speaking among Kwagu'ł and G̱usgimukw. Asks if Boas wants this info, more histories, etc.
Creator: Hunt, George
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: 1896 Mar. 9

Title: Hunt, George: To Boas. 1907 Jan. 23
Identifier(s): text:65134
Description: Asks Boas to register letters sent with checks, as advised by postmaster at Port Hardy. There was another George Hunt who was passenger on the Queen City, which may cause confusion. Asks for letters to therefore be addressed more specifically.
Creator: Hunt, George
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: 1907 Jan. 23

Title: Hunt, George: To Boas. 1911 Jan. 31
Identifier(s): text:65223
Description: Sending 110 pages on elder berries, salal, and first part on mouldy berries. Asking Boas to pay for costs of buying paper and stamps.
Creator: Hunt, George
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: 1911 Jan. 31

Title: Hunt, George: To Boas. 1899 Dec. 6
Identifier(s): text:64870
Description: Received letter of October 30. Thanks Boas for noticing accounting mistake and sending 14 dollars. Has sent most of money recently on medicine for wife. Sending 50 pages of Tsekamis story showing history of Ḵwikwa̱sutinuxw tribe. Will be sending Tłatła̱siḵwala house post and chief's seat. Got four more stone heads from mouth of Oya river that is at Gwawaʼenuxw̱ . Asks if Boas would like them. Will try to get info on medicines for controlling wind, killing, resurrecting, and curing. Sending house posts, including Gumkanis yegEtEk gigis from Tłatła̱siḵwaḻa.
Creator: Hunt, George
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; Kwikwasutinuxw; Tłatłasikwala; Gwawa'enuxw
Date: 1899 Dec. 6

Title: Hunt, George: To Boas. 1900 Jan. 9
Identifier(s): text:64875
Description: Received letter of December 22. Sending final 80 pages of Tsekamis story and 15 pages of Gopinux tribe story of Galaxalisama and his masks. Regarding request to record information on medicine such as those for killing, states that these will be very difficult to obtain as this is "the greatest secret of all." Bought two photographs of Ḵwikwa̱sutinuxw̱ chief Tsekami, who belongs to Tisamgit family. In one photo, he and his wife are sitting on pole where a kulus or thunderbird landed. Another with sisayuL canoe. Hunt gives detailed description of both photos and importance of what they depict and connection to story sent. Asked around about kite of Nootka Indians, but no one had heard of such a thing. A man came by selling gramophones costing $25 for one with 5 cylinders included. Hunt's wife asks if Boas can procure one, which they will pay him for. Hunt suggests the device could be used to record speeches or songs.
Creator: Hunt, George
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; Kwikwasutinuxw
Date: 1900 Jan. 9