Luiseño language -- Vocabulary

Scope and Contents Handwritten story draft and notes for story "Coyote Lion Wildcat" (noted as "Ano Tukwot Tu-Ku-T" in Luiseño) by Henry Rodriguez. Some notes contain Luiseño vocabulary.Story synopsis: Coyote was in poor health and very hungry. Coyote ran into Lion and taught how Lion to hunt for food. Then Wildcat came by very lean. Coyote was going to show Wildcat how good a hunter he was, but this time he did not jump far enough and only caught the tail. His paws and legs got tangled, and the...

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Typescript story draft with handwritten edits for story "Coyote Lion Wildcat" (noted as "Ano Tukwot Túk-wu-t" in Luiseño) by Henry Rodriguez. Story draft contains English/Luiseño vocabulary list at end.

Story synopsis: Coyote learns he is not patient and as wise as the lion. He takes the easy way out of doing things. Synopsis provided by the family of Henry Rodriguez.

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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"