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Title: Hunt, George: To Boas. 1917 Jan. 31
Identifier(s): text:65281
Description: 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.
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; Wuikinuxv; Oowekeeno Indians
Date: 1917 Jan. 31

Title: Hunt, George: To Boas. 1917 Feb. 28
Identifier(s): text:65278
Description: Received letter of February 14. Sending 56 pages on true story of nEnwakawe and Baxbakwalanoxsewe. It is usually shortened when told before or after winter dances by nEnwakawe. Was able to get full version from wife, who is member of that family.
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; Wuikinuxv; Oowekeeno Indians
Date: 1917 Feb. 28

Title: Hunt, George: From Boas. 1924 Feb. 8
Identifier(s): text:66014
Description: Asking Newcombe to send map. Hopes for assistance on passages in "Rivers Inlet language," probably Wuikinuxv. "They are in a book which I did not have with in Bella Bella." Wonders if Odzestales can help translate them. Hopes to be able to send more money soon.
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
Date: 1924 Feb. 8

Title: Hunt, George: To Boas. 1918 July 8
Identifier(s): text:65539
Description: Received letters of June 3, 10, and 15. Sending 14 pages on nEnwakawe story, 28 pages of Wuikinuxv HEnL!ekwanasa story translated into Kwak'wala and English. Also sending form of same story as told by HełEm, an Wuikinuxv old man. Has 3 of the blueprint maps, 2 others being held up at Vancouver post office which sent a postcard asking about the nature of Hunt's work. Asks if Boas received map of clover beds and chief songs. Says there are more clover beds with names at Kingcome Inlet.
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; Wuikinuxv; Oowekeeno Indians
Date: 1918 July 8

Title: Hunt, George: From Boas. 1918 Mar. 1
Identifier(s): text:65415
Description: Sending the tale "How the Raven stole his sister's herring," written down in 1897 in Rivers Inlet, for Hunt to review for mistakes. Would like to have the story translated into Kwak'wala.
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
Date: 1918 Mar. 1

Title: Hunt, George: To Boas. 1918 Apr. 1
Identifier(s): text:65481
Description: Sending 14 pages of a G̱usgimukw dog story. Beginning to write Wuikinuxv story.
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; Wuikinuxv; Oowekeeno Indians
Date: 1918 Apr. 1

Title: Hunt, George: From Boas. 1917 Mar. 13
Identifier(s): text:65341
Description: Received letter (of February 28?) with pages 260-315. Mentions getting story from a woman from Rivers Inlet in 1886. Includes words to song of Noaqaua that she also gave. Asks for more information on Noaqaua and cradling of infants.
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
Date: 1917 Mar. 13

Title: Hunt, George: From Boas. 1918 Jan. 16
Identifier(s): text:65429
Description: Has not received a letter for a while. awaiting completion of the various kinds of names relating to brother tribes. Describes again several questions about what he is seeking. Enclosing sheet with sentences needing correction to show correct form. Asks if Hunt could correct the transcription of Rivers Inlet stories Boas wrote down in 1897. Hopes to send many pages of this kind.
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
Date: 1918 Jan. 16

Title: Hunt, George: From Boas. 1918 Apr. 29
Identifier(s): text:65469
Description: Received letter of April 12. Advises to disregard Newcombe and Dorsey's concerns about spelling of Kwak'wala words. Sending another Rivers Inlet story from 1897 for correction and translation into Kwak'wala. Asks for more information on NomasEnxelis story, correct spelling of Ławitʼsis, and detailed questions on marriage of relatives. Enclosing terms of relationship for review. Requests more chief's songs and an exemplary speech to find more examples of figurative ways of speaking.
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; Kwagu'ł
Date: 1918 Apr. 29

Title: Hunt, George: From Boas. 1918 Apr. 15
Identifier(s): text:65483
Description: Received blueprint maps and transcription of Rivers Inlet tale into Kwak'wala. Asks if Hunt or others in Fort Rupert understand Rivers Inlet language.
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
Date: 1918 Apr. 15

Title: Hunt, George: From Boas. 1918 Apr. 16
Identifier(s): text:65480
Description: Sending 2 pages copied out for correction, including similar expressions. Also enclosing notes from 1895 and 1900 to check for mistakes. 24 pages altogether. Describes their subject matter. Now copying out Rivers Inlet story for review.
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
Date: 1918 Apr. 16

Title: Hunt, George: To Boas. 1917 Nov. 30
Identifier(s): text:65346
Description: Sending 16 pages of copy sent for reviewing, and 3 pages of maxwEyaledze different names. Could not make out some names in the copy for review. Compares differences in forms of a particular name among Tłatła̱siḵwa̱la, Kwaguʼł, and Wuikinuxv. Explains difference in speaking of q!alid, history teller of the nEkEmgElisEla, and q!omkEnes, history teller of the Tłatła̱siḵwa̱la.
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; Oowekeeno Indians; Wuikinuxv
Date: 1917 Nov. 30

Title: Hunt, George: To Boas. 1906 Aug. 23
Identifier(s): text:65027
Description: Received letter of June 15. Is satisfied with answers about payment. Went to Dzawadi, Dzawada̱ʼenuxw , and 'Nak'waxda'xw , but all the people were away. Found some old people at Nahwitti and made a small collection. Then went to Rivers Inlet and found many different tribes working in the canneries. Bought old stones at head of Inlet. Sending specimen list. Did not buy masks as they were all new and made with blue paint. Describes details of winter dance seen while there. Could not obtain those 22 masks, as law is that they be burned after being shown four times. Asks if Boas would like someone to make a new set of those 22 masks. Sending "true story of nEnwakawe" which was told in the winter dance an old Wuikinuxv person. Sending two love songs. Gives brief detail on murder case for which son was called as witness.
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; Nak'waxda'xw; Wuikinuxv; Oowekeeno Indians
Date: 1906 Aug. 23

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: To Boas. 1924 Apr. 5
Identifier(s): text:66001
Description: Sending pages 2910-2940 copied from "thumb book" (see letter of 12-30- 1923) with corrections of spelling mistakes, and łendăqw story of the Wuikinuxv, told by Odzestales, who promises to give more Heiltsuk stories. People are away at potlatch given by a young Madiłbe chief who was given a permit to do it. People were happy but the Indian Agent said there would be no more after this. A man came to Fort Rupert to start carving a house for P.E. Goddard.
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; Oowekeeno Indians; Wuikinuxv; Ma'amtagila; Madiłbe
Date: 1924 Apr. 5

Title: Hunt, George: From Boas. 1917 Mar. 10
Identifier(s): text:65345
Description: Received letters of February 20 and 24. Wil try to get picture of the q!âmEnages of the a'Laq!em and picture of a'Lo'łEm'dālagEls, with help of wife. Will go to Nahwitti for Kwexagela story. Would like to get info on non'łEm dance and nEnwakawe amily history.
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; Nahwitti; Tłatłasikwala; Wuikinuxv; Oowekeeno Indians
Date: 1917 Mar. 10

Title: Hunt, George: To Boas. 1917 May 31
Identifier(s): text:65337
Description: Received letter of April 5 and 15. Sending pages 316-440. Went to Blunden Harbor to get more information on nEnwakawe song. Many were sick there with "the lagrip." Woman he wanted to speak with there had passed away. Went next to Rivers Inlet, where many were sick also, but was able to get sought information. On the way home, stopped at Xomatsbe and got sick, though now recovered. Many people sick and 30 passed away in Fort Rupert. Working on information on cradling of children. Lists names of several plants with plans on how to send samples. Lists amounts and payments for recent work. Hopes for more work soon. Asks if anyone has gotten the waxap!alaso story of LeLEgede of Walas Kwagu'ł.
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; Nak'waxda'xw
Date: 1917 May 31

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: 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: 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