Pamela Amoss papers, 1954-1971

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Amoss, Pamela
Title
Pamela Amoss papers
Dates
1954-1971 (inclusive)
Quantity
.21 cubic ft of textual materials; 12 sound tape reels; 1 microfilm reel
Collection Number
1835, 3716
Summary
Field notes from interviews with informants of Skagit and Nooksack background
Repository
University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu
Access Restrictions

Access is managed by the Board of Trustees of the Northwest Linguistic Collection. Contact the repository for information.

Languages

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Research on the Skagit and Nooksack language.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Creator's literary rights retained. Contact Special Collections for details.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

Organized into 2 accessions.

  • Accession No. 1835-030, Pamela Amoss papers, 1954-1970
  • Accession No. 3716-001, Pamela Amoss papers, 1971

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

 

Accession No. 1835-030: Pamela Amoss papers, 1954-1970Return to Top

12 sound tape reels (3 3/4 speed); 1 microfilm reel
14 digitized sound recordings

Scope and Content: Tape recordings and microfilmed field notebooks; 1954-1970. Linguistic research by Amoss on the Nooksack and Skagit languages.

Restrictions on Access: Access is managed by the Board of Trustees of the Northwest Linguistic Collection. Contact the repository for information.

Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights retained. Contact repository for details.

Container(s) Description Dates
item
00245
Stories, told by George Swanaset in Nooksack Coast Salish, 17 January 1956. Track 1.
52 Minutes 53 Seconds
Scope and Content: First words on track: [Linguist] "The following will be in Nooksack Coast Salish." On Tape Box: "Section A: Beaver and Mouse sxʷiyx'm. Section B: Sxʷiyx'm so'tic. Section C: xʷyx'tam life story. Section D: Incest Sxʷiyxim (old reel 2). [Comparable to Nk A5 & 6 w/out English explanations(?)]"
1956-01-17
00246
Stories, told by Sindick Jimmy in Nooksack Coast Salish. Track 1.
16 Minutes 2 Seconds
Scope and Content: First words on track: "Ok, this what I have to say is this the story of what my grandfather used to tell and I'm going to try to speak it in the Indian Nooksack language." On tape box: "NKA-1-SJ"
undated
00247
Field recording, George Swanaset speaking in Nooksack Coast Salish, 1954. Track 1.
36 Minutes 53 Seconds
Scope and Content: First words on track: "This is reel three. The following will be Mr. George Swanaset talking in Nooksack Coast Salish. Pam Thorson announcing." On tape box: "NKA-2-GS 1954"
1954
00248
Field recording, Sindick Jimmy speaking in Nooksack Coast Salish, 1956. Track 1.
22 Minutes 47 Seconds
Scope and Content: First words on track: [Speaker]: "I guess what we talked about is just what the old peoples have to tell. [Linguist]: "Why don't you start talking a little bit in the Nooksack and we'll see how it records." On tape box: "NKA-3 SJ 1956"
1956
00249
Stories, told by George Swanaset in Nooksack Coast Salish, 1954. Track 1.
34 Minutes 10 Seconds
Scope and Content: First words on track: [Linguist]: "The following will be Mr. George Swanaset Continuing the story of [name] in Nooksack Coast Salish." On Tape Box: "NK-A5-GS 1954 (Tape 65 reel 2)=#a-6 (copy) W.O. 4299. 1)Continuation of Xʷy'xetxm story. English Explanation. 2) Sxʷyxm - incest story. English Explanation."
1954
00249
Stories, told by George Swanaset in Nooksack Coast Salish, 1954. Track 2.
24 Minutes 50 Seconds
Scope and Content: First words on track: [Speaker]: "This which I will now try to explain in English. In early days of all tribes used to have lot of this story." On Tape Box: "NK-A5-GS 1954 (Tape 65 reel 2)=#a-6 (copy) W.O. 4299. 1)Continuation of Xʷy'xetxm story. English Explanation. 2) Sxʷyxm - incest story. English Explanation."
1954
00250
Stories, told by George Swanaset in Nooksack Coast Salish, 1954. Track 1.
32 Minutes 56 Seconds
Scope and Content: First words on tape: [Speaker]: "There when they arrive course the priests that's the first they ever saw. This is the people of we had heard that is coming. So they built a mission over that Tulalip." On tape box: "NK-A6-GS 1954. Tape 62-reel 1)=#A-5(copy1) W.O. 4299. Nooksack George Swanaset. Tape added, so long lead into Side 1. Long section in English (NK history) Nooksack language "Beaver and Mouse" + English translation. Woman who was Siowa + English translations (#a-5 lacks NK history)."
1954
00250
Stories, told by George Swanaset in Nooksack Coast Salish, 1954. Track 2.
34 Minutes 24 Seconds
Scope and Content: Nooksack only until 22m10s: [Speaker]: "This story I'm going tell is an old stories which our ancestors has long told at the time and from our ancestors up till now been telling the very same story. In early days this north wind it blows and then it is explained to the younger race that this north wind is called people." On tape box: "NK-A6-GS 1954."
1954
00251
Classified word list, recited by George Swanaset in Nooksack Coast Salish, 1955. Track 1.
11 Minutes 18 Seconds
Scope and Content: First words on track: "Kill or Murder"; "Clams"; "Charcoal." On tape box: "NKA-7-GS 1955 (copy)"
1955
00251
Classified word list, recited by George Swanaset in Nooksack Coast Salish, 1955. Track 2.
14 Minutes 19 Seconds
Scope and Content: First words on track: "Clothes"; "Dull, like a dull knife"; "Mouth."
1955
00252
Stories, "Uncle's Eulogy" and "Mink and Little Bird" told by Sindick Jimmy in Nooksack Coast Salish, November 21 1969. Track 1.
49 Minutes 6 Seconds
Scope and Content: First words on track: [Speaker]: "I did know a lot of the Indian stories, but I forgot it. [Linguist]: "Well how about the eulogy you gave at the funeral, you think you could remember that? [Speaker]: "oh when my uncle died? [Linguist]: "That would be a good one to start if you remember it." On tape box: "Nooksack SJ NKA9 (orig). 11/21/69 tape 1. 1) Eulogy delivered at uncle's funeral. 2) Story about mink and little bird."
1969-11-21
00253
Story, "Mink and Little Bird, continued" told by Sindick Jimmy in Nooksack Coast Salish, November 21 1969. Track 1.
23 Minutes 44 Seconds
Scope and Content: First words on track: [Linguist]: "The following will be Mr. Sindick Jimmy speaking Nooksack Coast Salish." On tape box: "Sindick Jimmy 11/21/69 tape 2. Nooksack story Mink and little bird NK A10-SJ"
1969-11-21
00254
Story, "Life Story [continued]" told by Sindick Jimmy in Nooksack Coast Salish. Track 1.
60 Minutes 45 Seconds
Scope and Content: First words on track: [Speaker]: "They buried it." [Linguist]: "What did they call it, the precious food?" On tape box: "Sindick Jimmy tape 3 Nooksack Life Story (continued). NK A11-SJ"
undated
00255
Story, "The Witch Who Stole Children" told by Mrs. Anderson in Skagit and Songs sung by Mrs. Joe in Skagit, 1955. Track 1.
32 Minutes 54 Seconds
Scope and Content: On tape box: "Skagit #2: Story (with English translation) about the witch who stole children: and [sbiyaw??] who stole wolf's eye. Songs (7/2 to 9 on tape); Mrs. Anderson. Story: Mrs. Joe. Recorded by Pamela Thorsen Amoss, 1955."
19551

Accession No. 3716-001: Pamela Amoss papers, 1971Return to Top

2 1/2" linear (xerox copies)

Scope and Content: Field notes, 1969, ca. 1971. Contains primarily ethnographic rather than linguistic documentation. Field notes from interviews with informants of Skagit and Nooksack background. Mainly ethnographic, some linguistic.

Restrictions on Access: Access restricted: For terms of access contact repository.

Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights retained. Contact repository for details.

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)

Personal Names

  • Amoss, Pamela--Archives
  • Charles, Ben
  • Charles, Dorothy
  • Jimmy, Susan
  • Villaneuva, Bob
  • Villaneuva, Marie

Other Creators

  • Personal Names
    • George, Louise, 1894-1988 (creator)
    • Jimmy, Sindick, 1893-1977 (creator)
    Corporate Names
    • Northwest Linguistic Collection (creator)