Luiseño language -- Vocabulary

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

Scope and Contents Handwritten index regarding reel R-14, S-1. Index includes artist name (Thermin/Therman McCormick), reel size (7 1/2"), reel number (R-14, Side 1), song counter, first words/titles of songs. Additional pages of file contain some additional context regarding individual songs, including song lyrics, vocabulary, place names, and listing of songs at the University of California, songs by Flora Pajanim, information on stomp dance, lyrics for the Deer Song, lyrics for the song Walapi, and a Peon...

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Bulk of file consists of typescript "Exhibit Lending Library Specimen List" compiled by San Diego Natural History Museum and listing flora and fauna specimens. Additional documentation in file consists of handwritten listing of local fauna in Luiseño and English, and medicinal uses for some plants and herbs.

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Song number 2, wéetyaxmila ha-tʃáarax pum'yóoymi túuvaa. Document consists of typescript transcription of song, and additional context written by Henry Rodriguez.

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Typescript and handwritten notes regarding song "kiitʃa" including notes on vocabulary.

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Typescript and handwritten notes regarding song "kw'iinamuʃ."

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Notes and translations of words and phrases from Luiseño into English. List of types of birds in both language at end of document.

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Handwritten list containing one entry: "Lion, Tukwot, Kuukwot"

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Handwritten document by Henry Rodriguez containing Rodriguez's insights into the Luiseño language, and containing vocabulary lists translating English words to Luiseño and Luiseño words to English. Rodriguez notes that "these were the Luiseño words as I have know [sic] and grew up speaking."

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Handwritten listing of minerals with Luiseño names and additional context.