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Title: Hunt, George: From Boas. 1901 Apr. 4
Identifier(s): text:64934
Description: Wondering about recently mentioned plan to visit caves and collecting things, and visit to whalers grave.
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; Dzawada'enuxw; Nuu-chah-nulth; Nootka Indians
Date: 1901 Apr. 4

Title: Hunt, George: From Boas. 1927 Feb. 25
Identifier(s): text:66155
Description: Received last two letters and pages sent. Asks again about names for patterns on red cedar bark mats. Does not understand difference between nontlem and tsaeeqa. Asks for clarification. Asks for more information on the "feasts and presents among the women" and parts played by women in amassing fortunes for husbands. Asks if there is a specific physical position in which prayers are done. Asks if Heiltsuk word "qautexa," meaning to put on a blanket, is used in that meaning at Fort Rupert.
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; Heiltsuk Indians; Tłatłasikwala; Nahwitti
Date: 1927 Feb. 25

Title: Hunt, George: From Boas. 1926 Feb. 9
Identifier(s): text:66075
Description: Sending a few lines from the end of a Rivers Inlet story of the children of Noaquas that he cannot translate fully. Glad to have received names of the Kwakiutl nEmemot from last winter. Asks for names of all the different officers for different roles in the winter dances and how those roles are inherited. Asks for description of marriages among the Gisxstala.
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; Oowekeeno Indians; Wuikinuxv
Date: 1926 Feb. 9

Title: Hunt, George: From Boas. 1926 Jan. 8
Identifier(s): text:66073
Description: Asks if there are any chipped implements made of flint, obsidian, or other hard stone for making arrow points or lance points. Asks if Kwakiutl decorate rims of cedar bark mats with dyed strips in the manner of the Nootka. Asks how this is done, if so. Asks if women's spruce root hats are woven and if the patterns have names. Describes differences between old and new Nootka hats. Wonders if old style of hat was used by the Kwakiutl.
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; Nuu-chah-nulth; Nootka Indians
Date: 1926 Jan. 8

Title: Hunt, George: To Boas. 1925 May 4
Identifier(s): text:66074
Description: Received letter of April 21. Sending pages 3119-3128, with 'Nak'waxda'xw̱ , G̱usgimukw, Gop!enox, and Gwatʼsinuxw̱ war songs, and other Kwaguʼł 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; Kwagu'ł; Nak'waxda'xw; Gusgimukw; Gwat'sinuxw; Gopinuxw
Date: 1925 May 4

Title: Hunt, George: To Boas. 1917 Mar. 30
Identifier(s): text:65338
Description: Received letter of March 10 and 13. Has been gathering information on cradling of infants and head stars with help of wife. Gives details on methods and items used among G̱usgimukw and Kwagu'ł. Gives information on nEnwakawe nEmemot. Going to Blunden Harbor to see a Wuikinuxv woman with more information on nEnwakawe songs and names. Working on writing down children's 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; Kwagu'ł; Wuikinuxv; Oowekeeno Indians; Gusgimukw
Date: 1917 Mar. 30

Title: Hunt, George: To Boas. 1925 Apr. 22
Identifier(s): text:66072
Description: Received letter of February 21 and March 31. Sending pages 51-67, ałq!ex story, and pages 3059-3118 of second war of ʼNa̱mǥis against Exwădets!anox, with war song, and another war of ʼNa̱mǥis against "Victoria Indians" with war song. Odzestales is giving stories for free as Hunt did some work for him after his sister died. Working on getting some more difficult words.
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; Namgis; Lekwiltok; Heiltsuk Indians; Coast Salish Indians; Saanich; Lekwungen Indians
Date: 1925 Apr. 22

Title: Field notebook 1886 #1
Identifier(s): text:166995
Description: This is the first of four field notebooks Boas used on his first trip to British Columbia in 1886. This notebook covers September 18 to October 3, 1886. Includes vocabularies, texts, notes in German shorthand, and some sketches, relating to Kwakwa̱ka̱'wakw (Kwagu'ł, ʼNa̱mǥis, Tłatła̱siḵwa̱la), Tsimshian, Bella Coola (Nuxalk), Oowekeeno (Wuikinuxv, "Wikano"), Tlingit, and Bella Bella (Heiltsuk) peoples. Recorded in part at Victoria, Nahwitti ("Newettee," Xwa̱mdasbeʼ), and elsewhere on Vancouver Island. This notebook contains Boas's very first notes on visiting Kwakwa̱ka̱'wakw communities.
Creator: Boas, Franz, 1858-1942et al
Subject: Kwakiutl Indians; Tlingit Indians; Heiltsuk Indians; Nuxalk Indians; Tsimshian Indians; Oowekeeno Indians; Wuikinuxv; Kwakwaka'wakw; British Columbia
Date: 1886

Title: Hunt, George: To Boas. 1921 Dec. 14
Identifier(s): text:65919
Description: Just found out story of how the copper came to Charles Nowell. Involves a Ławitʼsis potlatch, where a "Nass Indian" (Nisga'a) had 3 coppers for sale. A ʼNa̱mǥis chief took one of the largest ones. A man named Morris had to leave suddenly, but left the smallest one to Nowell to try to resell it, but it was viewed as of poor quality by the Indians. Sending sketches of each. (These found now with letter of December 4.) Explains meanings and names of what is painted on them according to the old men. Some names are Heiltsuk. Describes hostilities between Kitkatla and Fort Rupert between 1851-1871.
Creator: Hunt, Georgeet al
Subject: Kwakwaka'wakw; Kwakiutl Indians; Kwagu'ł; Heiltsuk Indians; Tsimshian Indians; Nisga'a; Ławit'sis; Niska Indians
Date: 1921 Dec. 14

Title: U5.1.28 George Hunt and family with Franz Boas
Identifier(s): graphics:5390; local: APSimg2448; local: U5-1-28
Description: Old call number: B B61 no.10 Folder 5 (George Hunt and Kwakiutl).
Subject: Anthropology; Boas, Franz, 1858-1942; Hunt, George; Hunt family; Indians of North America; Kwakwaka'wakw; Kwakiutl Indians
Date: 1894

Title: Hunt, George: To Boas. 1922 Feb. 6
Identifier(s): text:65937
Description: Received letter of January 18. Sending pages 2305-2343, which includes "true story" of Nuu-chah-nulth whalers' shrine, told by a Nuu-chah-nulth woman, a Wuikinuxv dzonoq!wa story told by omxet, and more on how Hunt came to know shaman's secrets. Can come to Victoria to see Boas. Gives estimated expenses. "I would be a happy old man to see you once more Dear Friend."
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; Wuikinuxv; Oowekeeno Indians; Nuu-chah-nulth; Nootka Indians
Date: 1922 Feb. 6

Title: Hunt, George: To Boas. 1901 Apr. 12
Identifier(s): text:64933
Description: Wrote Kawadelekala story of Dzawada̱ʼenuxw . Bought some masks that belong to that story. Sending them and some that belong to Nalanokomgelakw story. Visited caves but found little of interest. Heading to Knight Inlet tomorrow to visit other caves.
Creator: Hunt, Georgeet al
Subject: Kwakwaka'wakw; Kwakiutl Indians; Dzawada'enuxw; Nuu-chah-nulth; Nootka Indians; Da'naxda'xw; Lekwiltok; Awa'etłala
Date: 1901 Apr. 12

Title: Hunt, George: To Boas. 1907 Mar. 21
Identifier(s): text:65132
Description: Received letter of February 14. Agrees to pay page rate. Asks for reimbursement paper and materials. Will try to get photos of cedar tree splitting. For Mr. Heye, spent 15 days traveling to Rivers Inlet and Smith Inlet (Gwaʼsa̱la), 4 days at X̱wa̱mdasbe' (Tłatła̱siḵwala), and 7 days at HegEms (Gwawaʼenuxw). Lists full expenses. Asks for information on Dr. Newcombe. Discusses photos taken by him of Indians dressed up in the manner of Romans, which Charles Nowell got from Bible stories. Has made invoice collection to be sent for the steamer shipping it and another with Indian names for Boas. Asks how many pages are due for payment to him. Will write to friends at Nootka to see if Newcombe has been there, and find a best time to go.
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; Nuu-chah-nulth; Nootka Indians; Gwa'sala; Gwawa'enuxw; Tłatłasikwala; Oowekeeno Indians; Wuikinuxv
Date: 1907 Mar. 21

Title: Hunt, George: To Boas. 1919 Feb. 10
Identifier(s): text:65615
Description: Received letter of January 20. Sending pages 1242-1296 about the wars of the Kwaguʼł against the Saanich, explained in the story of nekap!enkEm and his oath, and the war of the Gwatʼsinux̱w against the Tłaskinuxw, to show that Indians do not have courts and judges. Sent the Knight Inlet map in the past. Has not received new Knight Inlet map. Has names to add to it of mountains. Nimpkish Lake map's names are with names on other sheets sent.
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; Tłatłasikwala; Gwat'sinuxw; Namgis; Awa'etłala; Da'naxda'xw; Coast Salish Indians; Saanich
Date: 1919 Feb. 10

Title: Hunt, George: From Boas. 1906 Sept. 1
Identifier(s): text:65032
Description: Received letter of August 23 with list of specimens and manuscript. Mr. Heye will send additional $250 to continue work. Money is for collecting Kwakiutl specimens between "the rivers in that region and Cape Mudge." Mr. Heye is probably ready to send money for West Coast trip. NEnwakawe story agrees with story Boas got in 1886. Gives details. Similar story obtained by Hunt earlier, now in page 418 of "the big book in which I published our texts." Asks who told that earlier version, which differs from Rivers Inlet version. Would like cook book to be finished. Also wants seeds of poisonous 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; Nuu-chah-nulth; Nootka Indians; Wuikinuxv; Oowekeeno Indians
Date: 1906 Sept. 1

Title: Hunt, George: To Boas. 1924 Mar. 18
Identifier(s): text:66006
Description: Received letter of February 8 and 12, map sent by Newcombe and small one sent by Mr. Kermode. Odzestales translated the Rivers Inlet story recently. Hunt translated it in turn into Kwak'wala and English. Sending pages 2866-2882 with the last of the L!asutewales story, and pages 2883- 2894 of guwi story at nulu also told by Odzestales. Thankful for the work. Asks for reminder of what to work on next. Madełbe tribe came today to invite Kwagu'ł to a big potlatch. Indian agent allowed the chief to do this even though others are prohibited.
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; Heiltsuk Indians; Oowekeeno Indians; Wuikinuxv; Ma'amtagila; Madiłbe
Date: 1924 Mar. 18

Title: Section AN1: Hand-annotated map of the southern part of Hecate Strait area, British Columbia, Canada
Identifier(s): graphics:10274
Description: Printed map later hand-annotated by Franz Boas. "Southern Part of Hecate Strait" map published by the U.S. Navy Hydrographic Office, 26th edition, 1918. Hand annotations made by Franz Boas, most likely in or near 1923, when he visited Rivers Inlet. Earlier cataloging of this map incorrectly titled it as a "Linguistic map." Boas's hand annotations in red pen reflect his attempts to understand the territories and associated group names of indigenous peoples of the area. Most of the names he notes are "bands" or nations associated with larger cultural groups, including Tsimshian, Heiltsuk ("Bella Bella"), Nuxalk ("Bella Coola"), Wuikiunuxv ("Ooweekeno"), and Kwakwaka'wakw (specifically Gwa'sala). The map also includes many indigenous place names in red pen or often faint pencil. Left portion of map extending into the Pacific appears to have been torn off.; Item AN1
Subject: British Columbia--Maps; Tsimshian Indians; Heiltsuk Indians; Oowekeeno Indians; Kwakiutl Indians; Kwakwaka'wakw; Gwa'sala; Wuikinuxv; Nuxalk Indians
Date: 1918

Title: Hunt, George: To Boas. 1930 June 9
Identifier(s): text:66342
Description: Received letters of May 19th and 29th. Sending pages 4738-4791 "in the old fashion language about ega or medicine killers." Will write about funeral customs next. Will be glad to help Frederica de Laguna, though is concerned she may not make it farther than Port Hardy as there are few people who know about "old fashion" people though his sister who lives there claims to. Not sure that speakers of G̱usgimukw dialect can be found as "they are losing their language," as the Kwagu'ł, Tłatła̱siḵwaḻ a, 'Nak'waxda'xw̱ , and Wuikinuxv tribes "spoilt their language." Has had trouble with his hip for more than a year and needed to use a walking stick, but is feeling better lately. Looking forward to Boas's visit.
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; Tłatłasikwala; Nak'waxda'xw; Wuikinuxv; Oowekeeno Indians; Gusgimukw
Date: 1930 June 9

Title: Māmō'gwelēlā
Identifier(s): graphics:2985; local: APSimg6913
Description: Pencil sketch of a Kwakwaka'wakw copper.; Folder: Hunt, George #30; Funding provided by: Getty Foundation
Creator: Hunt, Georgeet al
Subject: Native American Images; Indians of North America--British Columbia; Kwakiutl Indians; Kwakwaka'wakw; Kwakwaka'wakw
Date: 1921

Title: Section AN1: Map of the southern part of Hecate Strait area, British Columbia, Canada
Identifier(s): graphics:11440
Description: Map of southern Part of Hecate Strait, British Columbia coast, based upon hand-annotations made by Franz Boas to a printed map of the same area. This original map is located in this same collection.; Item AN1
Creator: Boas, Franz, 1858-1942et al
Subject: British Columbia--Maps; Tsimshian Indians; Heiltsuk Indians; Oowekeeno Indians; Kwakiutl Indians; Kwakwaka'wakw; Gwa'sala; Wuikinuxv; Nuxalk Indians
Date: after 1918