Native American

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Indian Missions of Alaska

Alaska was discovered by the Russians in 1741 and remained a possession of Russia until transferred to the United States in 1867. In 1794 regular missionary work was begun among the Aleut on Kodiak Island by monks of the Greek Catholic (Russian orthodox) church, under the Archimandrite Joassaf, with marked success among the islanders, lint with smaller result among the more warlike tribes of the mainland. Within a few years the savage A lent were transformed to civilized Christians, many of whom were able to read, write, and speak the Russian language. Among the pioneer workers were Fathers Juvenal, murdered … Read more

Preface – Handbook of American Indians North of Mexico

The work of which this Handbook is an outgrowth had its inception as early as 1873, when Prof. Otis T. Mason, later of the United States National Museum, began the preparation of a list of the tribal names mentioned in the vast literature pertaining to the Indians, and in due time several thousand names were recorded, with references to the works in which they appear.

Indian Villages, Towns and Settlements of Washington

These pages will provide an alphabetical listing for all the villages, towns, and settlements in what was the state of Washington at the time the Handbook of American Indian of North America was written. Ahchawat. A summer village of the Makah at C. Flattery, Wash. Swan in Smithson. Cont., XVI, 6, 1870. Almotu. A Paloos village on the North bank of Snake River, about 30 in. above the mouth of Palouse River, Washington. Mooney in 14th Rep. B. A. R, 735, 1896. Atsmitl (Chihalis name for Shoalwater bay) . Chinookan divisions living around Shoal water bay, Washington. Boas, field notes. … Read more

Indian Villages, Towns and Settlements of Wisconsin

These pages will provide an alphabetical listing for all the villages, towns, and settlements in what was the state of Wisconsin at the time the Handbook of American Indian of North America was written. Calumet. A former Menominee village on the east shore of Lake Winnebago, Wisconsin, with 150 inhabitants in 1817. Starrow in Wis. Hist, Soc. Coll., vi, 171, 1872; Royce in 18th Rep. B. A. E., pi. clxxi, 1899. Chetac Lake. A Chippewa village, named from the lake on which it is situated, in Sawyer County , northwest Wisconsin. Gatagetegauning (probably for Kǎ‛tǎgĭtganĭng the ancient field (W, J.) … Read more

Indian Villages, Towns and Settlements of Virginia

These pages will provide an alphabetical listing for all the villages, towns, and settlements in what was the state of Virginia at the time the Handbook of American Indian of North America was written. Acconoc to Aureuapeugh Bulltown Cantaunkack to Cuttatawomen Dogi Gangasco Hassinunga  

Indian Villages, Towns and Settlements of Tennessee

These pages will provide an alphabetical listing for all the villages, towns, and settlements in what was the state of Arkansas at the time the Handbook of American Indian of North America was written. Big-island Chattanooga to Crowmocker Echota Gusti Halfway Town to Hiwassee  

Indian Villages, Towns and Settlements of Texas

These pages will provide an alphabetical listing for all the villages, towns, and settlements in what was the state of Texas at the time the Handbook of American Indian of North America was written. Aguastayas to Anamis Batista to Bocherete Chayopin to Cuchendado Ebahamo to Ervipiames Flechazos Geies to Guhlkainde Hacanac to Hume Ilisees to Ismiquilpas  

Indian Villages, Towns and Settlements of the United States

These pages will provide an alphabetical listing for all the villages, towns, and settlements in the United States at the time the Handbook of American Indian of North America was written. Indian Villages, Towns and Settlements of Alabama Indian Villages, Towns and Settlements of Alaska Indian Villages, Towns and Settlements of Arizona Indian Villages, Towns and Settlements of Arkansas Indian Villages, Towns and Settlements of California Indian Villages, Towns and Settlements of Connecticut Indian Villages, Towns and Settlements of Delaware Indian Villages, Towns and Settlements of Florida Indian Villages, Towns and Settlements of Georgia Indian Villages, Towns and Settlements of … Read more

Indian Villages, Towns and Settlements of Unknown Location

These pages will provide an alphabetical listing for all the villages, towns, and settlements of unknown location in the Handbook of American Indian of North America was written. Anilco to Awighsaghroone Bihi Konlo Chalowe to Cuitoas Destcaraguetaga to Dubois Eastern Indians to Etarita Far Indians to French Indians Gahayanduk to Guadalupe Haeser to Hullooetell Incha Itomapa  

Indian Villages, Towns and Settlements of Oregon

These pages will provide an alphabetical listing for all known Indian villages, towns, and settlements in what was the state of Oregon at the time the Handbook of American Indian of North America was written. Aanetun to Awalokaksaksi Cathlacomatup to Cushooks Dakubetede to Duldulthawaiame Enitunne to Eushtat Hakkyaiwal to Hunkkhwitik Ilsethlthawaiame to Iwai Kosotshe  

Indian Villages, Towns and Settlements of Pennsylvania

These pages will provide an alphabetical listing for all the villages, towns, and settlements in what was the state of Pennsylvania at the time the Handbook of American Indian of North America was written. Alamingo to Attique Bald Eagle’s Nest to Byengeahtein Catawaweshink to Custaloga’s Town Dekanoagah Frankstown to Friedensstadt Gachwechnagechga to Great Island Village Hickory Indians to Hogstown  

Indian Villages, Towns and Settlements of Rhode Island

These pages will provide an alphabetical listing for all the villages, towns, and settlements in what was the state of Rhode Island at the time the Handbook of American Indian of North America was written. Cawasumseuck to Cowsumpsit  

Indian Villages, Towns and Settlements of New York

These pages will provide an alphabetical listing for all the villages, towns, and settlements in what was the state of New York at the time the Handbook of American Indian of North America was written. Aepjin to Ashamomuck Cahunghage to Cutchogue Dayoitgao to Dyosyowan Esopus to Espachomy Gaandowanang to Gweghkongh Hastwiana to Hostayuntwa

Indian Villages, Towns and Settlements of North Carolina

These pages will provide an alphabetical listing for all the villages, towns, and settlements in what was the state of North Carolina at the time the Handbook of American Indian of North America was written. Annaooka to Aquascogoc Bear River to Briertown Canuga to Croatan Dasamonquepeuc to Dustayalunyi Echota Guhlaniyi to Gwalgahi Harpaha to Harutawaqui Ibitoupa to Itseyi

Indian Villages, Towns and Settlements of North Dakota

These pages will provide an alphabetical listing for all the villages, towns, and settlements in what was the state of North Dakota at the time the Handbook of American Indian of North America was written. Amatidatahi Elahsa Hidatsati  

Indian Villages, Towns and Settlements of Ohio

These pages provide an alphabetical listing for all the villages, towns, and settlements in what was the state of Ohio and known at the time the Handbook of American Indian of North America was written (1906).

Indian Villages, Towns and Settlements of Oklahoma

These pages will provide an alphabetical listing for all the villages, towns, and settlements in what was the state of Oklahoma at the time the Handbook of American Indian of North America was written. Chacacants Huhliwahli  

Indian Villages, Towns and Settlements of Mississippi

These pages will provide an alphabetical listing for all the villages, towns, and settlements in what was the state of Mississippi at the time the Handbook of American Indian of North America was written. Ackia to Ayanabi Bishkon to Boucfouca Cabea Hoola to Cuthi Uckehaca East Abeika to Etuck Chukke Haanka Ullah to Hyukkeni Ikatchiocata to Inkillis Tamaha  

Indian Villages, Towns and Settlements of Missouri

These pages will provide an alphabetical listing for all the villages, towns, and settlements in what was the state of Missouri at the time the Handbook of American Indian of North America was written. Intapupshe

Indian Villages, Towns and Settlements of Nevada

These pages will provide an alphabetical listing for all the villages, towns, and settlements in what was the state of Nevada at the time the Handbook of American Indian of North America was written. Humboldt Indians Ichuarumpats to Itsaatiaga