Amundsen, Andrew
File — Box: 5, Folder: 4
Identifier: III
Scope and Contents
A typescript copy by George Tanner of Andrew Amundsen's journal of a mission to the San Francisco Mountains beginning March 1873 and ending June 27, 1873.
Amundsen describes the trip to the San Francisco Mountains. They reached MoenKopi May 1. Jacob Hamblin and two others (not named) went to the Indian village and returned the next day accompanied by Tuba and other Indians from the village. Amundsen gives a description of the Oraibi and Navajo Indians. He says of the Navajo, "They are a jovell lot, all seemes to be happy wanty swape but they want a big price for ther blankets." He describes the Oraibi village: the rope ladders leading to the houses, food, hospitality, weaving, dances, and dress. 21 pages.
Amundsen describes the trip to the San Francisco Mountains. They reached MoenKopi May 1. Jacob Hamblin and two others (not named) went to the Indian village and returned the next day accompanied by Tuba and other Indians from the village. Amundsen gives a description of the Oraibi and Navajo Indians. He says of the Navajo, "They are a jovell lot, all seemes to be happy wanty swape but they want a big price for ther blankets." He describes the Oraibi village: the rope ladders leading to the houses, food, hospitality, weaving, dances, and dress. 21 pages.
Dates
- 1857-1986
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.
Extent
From the Collection: 10.25 Linear Feet (15 boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: Tanner, George S. (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections Repository
Contact:
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Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
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295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863
special@library.utah.edu