Pawwinnee Family

File — Box: 3, Folder: 1

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This interview contains remarks by three women of the Pawwinnee family--Elise, Nancy, and Ruth. In addition to childhood memories and recollections of life on the reservation and in boarding school, the women discuss religion, language, the Sun and Bear Dances, raising sheep and cattle, the Bureau of Indian Affairs, mixed-bloods, intermarriage, and the termination controversy. 78 pages

Dates

1982-1985

Language of Materials

From the Collection: Collection materials are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.