William Lewis Paul Manuscript

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William Lewis Paul Manuscript

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/500911200

This collection contains a copy of an unpublished and undated manuscript written by William Lewis Paul, Sr. entitled "The Alaska Tlingit, Where Did They Come From?" The manuscript discusses Paul's background, his thoughts on the Tlingit people, contains a compilation of oral tradition, including myths, legends, genealogies, and linguistic changes relating to the origins of the Tlingit. Also includes explanation of kinship structure, including totems and taboos; and tribal organization. The manuscript contains many notations and editing marks, such as having words crossed out or added. This copy was obtained from a copy held by the National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Museum Support Center, Suitland, Maryland, Mss 7077.

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Sealaska Heritage Institute

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SNAC Resource ID: 7619380

Sealaska Heritage Institute

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Paul, William Lewis, 1885-1977

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William Lewis Paul (May 7, 1885 - March 4, 1977) was an American attorney, legislator, and political activist from the Tlingit nation of southeastern Alaska. He was known as a leader in the Alaska Native Brotherhood. From the description of William Lewis Paul Manuscript (Sealaska Heritage Institute). WorldCat record id: 500911200 Attorney and Native Alaskan rights activist, Alaska and Wash. Born in Port Simpson, B.C., in 1885, Tlingit attorney Willia...

Alaska Native Brotherhood

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The Alaska Native Brotherhood is a nonprofit, fraternal organization established in 1912. The organization has served Alaska in many ways, including assisting in the development of society and in the preservation of Native culture, and ensuring that all people are treated equally. From the description of Alaska Native Brotherhood Camp 2 Records (Sealaska Heritage Institute). WorldCat record id: 748446463 ...