Dictionary of the Wanapum Indians.

Date

1952

Journal Title

Journal ISSN

Volume Title

Publisher

UNPUBLISHED

Abstract

"Main source of information Puck-Hyah-Toot, 'last man' of the Wanapums who knows the old language. He is 73 (1951) and direct descendant of Smo-Wha-La. (Nephew) Interpreters used on more difficult words requiring sometimes 10 or 15 minutes of interpreteting back and forth to reach proper understanding. Jim Looney, a Yakima and relative of Puck-Hyah (also known as Johnny Buck) last priest of the Wanapums, now less than 10 in number was one interpreter."

Description

20 sheets 8 x 11.5 inch. Typed. Editing marks throughout by Relander.

Keywords

Smohalla

Citation

DOI