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Title: Hunt, George: To Boas. 1918 Aug. 16
Identifier(s): text:65544
Description: Received letter of July 27 and August 6. Discusses vouchers and payments. Pay rate of 40 names per page is too low, due to difficulty of gathering this information, more difficult than writing stories. Problem of confusion about pages and payment getting worse. Needs resolution. Will send "part of my dictionary to show you that we are only using about one third of the language of the Kwaguʼł."
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: 1918 Aug. 16

Title: Hunt, George: From Boas. 1916 Oct. 4
Identifier(s): text:65288
Description: Asks what plant the q!esena is, referred to by Hunt in berry-picking texts sent in the past as "mouldy berries." Asks Hunt to send a bit of the cake made from the berries, or seeds, or berries, or part of the plant so that the plant can be identified.
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: 1916 Oct. 4

Title: Hunt, George: From Boas. 1926 Dec. 14
Identifier(s): text:66138
Description: From Boas's secretary. Boas sailed for Europe day before, will return in February. Received pages 3503-3512.
Creator: Bryan, Ruth W.
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. 14

Title: Hunt, George: To Boas. 1932 Dec. 13
Identifier(s): text:66479
Description: Acknowledging receipt of payment.
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: 1932 Dec. 13

Title: Hunt, George: From Boas. 1926 Dec. 8
Identifier(s): text:66142
Description: Received story on suicide of boy named WaxEd. Has a different version of this story which Hunt wrote down in the past, which ends with revival of son, found on page 104 of "Kwakiutl Texts."
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. 8

Title: Hunt, George: From Boas. 1924 May 16
Identifier(s): text:65999
Description: Enclosing 4 sheets of words beginning Y. Asks Hunt to note where a jump "(the little · )" Gives examples of how to figure this out. Will soon send more words for same kind of evaluation.
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: 1924 May 16

Title: Hunt, George: To Boas. 1894 Feb. 7
Identifier(s): text:64804
Description: Complains of James Deans' behavior towards him. Going to Alert Bay to pick up Da̱'naxda'xw̱ history as requested. Can get posts as well.
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; Da'naxda'xw
Date: 1894 Feb. 7

Title: Hunt, George: From Boas. 1900 Apr. 28
Identifier(s): text:64869
Description: Heard from Newcombe and from papers that Hunt's ended in acquittal. Flattered to hear that book with Hunt's name on title page was of material help. Needs answer on proposed summer plan.
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 Apr. 28

Title: Hunt, George: From Boas. 1919 July 26
Identifier(s): text:65730
Description: Received prayer of halibut fishermen. Asks for more info on inhabitants of different houses of Fort Rupert, and for more prayers.
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: 1919 July 26

Title: Hunt, George: From Boas. 1918 Apr. 12
Identifier(s): text:65471
Description: Gives numerous examples to clarify questions regarding best ways of saying various sentences. Will send whole page example. Explains additional details of questions about how to speak well in Kwak'wala. Asks whether some differences in speaking between different villages are mistakes of dictation. Corrections appreciated. Gives list of vouchers sent since last July 1 to Washington. Received place names but not map. Suggests sending maps via Sapir in Ottawa to prevent suspicion.
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: 1918 Apr. 12

Title: Hunt, George: From Boas. 1920 July 22
Identifier(s): text:65791
Description: Received pages up through 1863. Anxious to have mistakes in book corrected. Suggests a method. Asks for more information on use of attachments to winter dance head rings.
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: 1920 July 22

Title: Hunt, George: From Boas. 1927 May 10
Identifier(s): text:66163
Description: Received letter of May 5 with conclusion of the assemblying and information on blankets and mats.
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 May 10

Title: Hunt, George: From Boas. 1933 Jan. 16
Identifier(s): text:66455
Description: Enclosing sheets of names of garden beds at mouth of ʼNa̱mǥis River, sent by Hunt years earlier. Requesting translations of the names, if possible. Receipt of pages 5405-5465.
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: 1933 Jan. 16

Title: Hunt, George: From Boas. 1921 May 4
Identifier(s): text:65839
Description: Received pgs. 2122-2140, 'Nak'waxda'x̱w story. Recevied photo of Hunt and son, and happy to see it.
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; Nak'waxda'xw
Date: 1921 May 4

Title: Hunt, George: From Boas. 1918 Feb. 16
Identifier(s): text:65414
Description: Sending Dawson's map of northern Vancouver Island and Queen Charlotte Sound and sheet of place names. Asks for correct spelling and correction of local names.
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: 1918 Feb. 16

Title: Hunt, George: From Boas. 1922 Oct. 23
Identifier(s): text:65826
Description: Received letter of October 12, photographs, and descriptions. Will send more questions about work done in the summer.
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 Oct. 23

Title: Hunt, George: From Boas. 1900 Apr. 23
Identifier(s): text:65017
Description: Received recent letter with 10 pages. Pleased with recent manuscripts. Hope to hear from Hunt soon to secure summer plans.
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 Apr. 23

Title: Hunt, George: From Boas. 1922 Sept. 28
Identifier(s): text:65926
Description: Returned to New York. Hopes Hunt will be able to write about things they discussed. Will send copy of "what you told me in 1902." Enjoyed visit.
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 Sept. 28

Title: Hunt, George: From Boas. 1932 Nov. 23
Identifier(s): text:66453
Description: Glad to have received letter of October 28. Received pages. Sending money order.
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: 1932 Nov. 23

Title: Hunt, George: From Boas. 1926 Sept. 28
Identifier(s): text:66154
Description: Asks if Hunt can spend more time on writing. Anxious about time. Asks if there is any ceremony for when hamst!eq is cut down and taken to the village.
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 Sept. 28