Weyekin Stories (of the Umatilla)

Publication

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St. Joseph Museums

Name/Title

Weyekin Stories (of the Umatilla)

Entry/Object ID

L9999.999.589

Description

Weyekin Stories (of the Umatilla) Pocket size books written by a Missionary to the Umatillas describing the totem or animal cult of this tribe. Sections include: Initiation ceremonies; acts of the Weyekin; Fall of the Wekeyin; Deeds of Coyete; Intrigues of Weyekin; A Weyekin love story; Some Coyote tricks; Seed of a martyr. Also includes interesting advertisements of Indian Art. Vol. II, pg. 271c. printed on outside of booklet. 2nd edition 30/Softbound/Pocket Book/Photographs.

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Pamphlet

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Other Documents

Nomenclature Class

Documentary Objects

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Search Terms

Native American, Umatilla, Weyekin

Publication Details

Author

Cornelison, J.M.

Place Published

City

San Francisco

State/Province

California

Date Published

1933

Call No.

Ethnology CO

Notes

Copy No.: 1

Condition

Overall Condition

Fair