West Long, Will

Contributed to

Cherokee dance and drama
Book 1983

Summary: Will West Long was a Cherokee mask maker, translator, and Cherokee cultural historian. He was part of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. Long was one of the people responsible for carrying on the legacy of Cherokee cultural traditions into the 20th-century, including traditional Cherokee dance. Long was instrumental in establishing the Cherokee Fall Festival. Wikipedia
Gender or Sex: Male [1][2]
Born: 1869 [2]
Birth Place: Big Cove [2]
Died: 1947-03-14 [2]
Occupation: carver [2]
Educated at: Hampton University [2]
Country of Education: United States [2]
Archives at: Louis Round Wilson Library [2]

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