Book

E. W. Nelson's Notes on the Indians of the Yukon and Innoko Rivers, Alaska

Field Museum of Natural History • 70 ; 1281 • Published In 1978 • Pages: xi, 80

By: Nelson, Edward William, VanStone, James W..

Abstract
Following an historical preface, this document provides a naturalist’s notes on a journey through the lower-middle Yukon River region in the winter of 1880, including time spent among the Ingalik and Holikachuk, with some comparable material on surrounding groups. Nearly half the manuscript is transcriptions of myths, complemented by observations of ceremonial activities. Relations with the Eskimo (Yupik) are highlighted, as are adjustments to the fur trade, and major events in the life cycle. Some additional information is provided on environment and subsistence, and on material culture.
Subjects
Identification
Topography and geology
Settlement patterns
Annual cycle
External relations
External trade
Community structure
Location
Organized ceremonial
culture
Ingalik
HRAF PubDate
2016
Region
North America
Sub Region
Arctic and Subarctic
Document Type
Book
Evaluation
Creator Type
Naturalist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Teferi Abate Adem ; 2014
Field Date
1880
Coverage Date
1880
Coverage Place
southwestern Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska, United States
Notes
edited, with an introd. by James W. VanStone
Includes bibliographical references (p.74-77) and index
LCCN
77091447
LCSH
Deg Hit'an Indians