book chapter

The Indian journals, 1859-62

University of Michigan PressAnn Arbor • Published In 1959 • Pages:

By: Morgan, Lewis Henry.

Abstract
The material in this document was collected by the author in 1859 from the results of his own observations as well as from data supplied him by native informants. A picture of the 'acculturated' Delaware is presented in the first few pages of this source, particularly in regard to the 'payment day' holidays, in which they received their annual annuities from the U.S. Government. In addition to the above, information may also be found in this source on: clans, marriage regulations, chieftainship, origin myths, religious beliefs, naming procedure, the modern educational system, spirits and gods, eschatology, and a brief description of some of their ceremonials.
Subjects
Normal garb
Personal names
Naming
Regulation of marriage
Arranging a marriage
Clans
Community heads
External relations
Public welfare
Eschatology
Spirits and gods
Organized ceremonial
Missions
Elementary education
culture
Delaware
HRAF PubDate
2003
Region
North America
Sub Region
Eastern Woodlands
Document Type
book chapter
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
John Beierle ; 1963
Field Date
1859
Coverage Date
1859
Coverage Place
Kansas, United States
Notes
Lewis Henry Morgan ; edited, and with an introd., by Leslie A. White. Illus. selected and edited by Clyde Walton
Includes bibliographical references
LCCN
58010122
LCSH
Delaware Indians