Rodriguez, Henry Nichols, 1919-2002

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Typescript stories and handwritten notes for the following stories: Bear Boy; Wiyot; Nahachish; The Flood; Duck; Coyote Acts As the Sun. File also includes handwritten notes on "Story that Vic heard from Sotelo" (Calac), possibly referring to story "Charm to Stop the Wind."

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Typescript title pages with handwritten Luiseño to English translation of story told by Adan, last name unrecorded. File also includes notes on language/vocabulary.

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Typescript title page and handwritten notes regarding a story told by Adan, last name unrecorded, titled "Ano Pe Tukwut."

Scope and Contents File contains multiple documents as follows: 1) Map of Southern California Indian tribes with locations of missions and cities; 2) Map of Southern California Indian tribes with locations of missions, cities, and geographical features; 3) Henry Rodriguez's story notes and vocabulary; 4) Map of major American Indian tribes of the Southwest; 5) Two maps of linguistic groups and famlies for California Indians; 6) Letter from Henry Rodriguez to Louise Robbin in support of a "Mission Period"...

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Handwritten index of Luiseño American Indian songs by Flora Pahenim and Celestino Awaiu. Index includes song titles, track numbers, and performers' names.

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Diagram and context for ceremonial circle and items used in ceremony. See also Turhahish.

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Handwritten notes regarding clans, moieties, and family relations, with Luiseño and English translations.

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Handwritten information about celestial bodies including Luiseño names, context, and notations about constellations appearances in song.

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Handwritten notes related to a council, presumably Weyot/Wiyot's council (Wiyot, a Luiseño cultural hero). Notes contain listings and transcriptions of related songs, members of the council of Wiyot, vocabulary, and context provided by Rodriguez.

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File consists of typescript information related to Luiseño dances, notably "Morrahish" (Luiseño Eagle Dance) and "Mo da hish."