Series is made up of records relating to the creation of a Chinook Jargon dictionary, a Big Book created for the Quileute on Chinook Jargon, and lessons for a Chinook Jargon class at Langara College. Powell documented the use of Chinook Jargon in LaPush during research on the Quileute language. His informants used Chinook Jargon regularly, and he began to research the history of its use on the Northwest Coast with the intention of writing a book about it. The manuscript for his book was accepted by the publishing company Douglas and McIntyre, but as Powell was not satisfied with his work, publication did not take place. However, he did produce a number of works that have been used for education purposes in LaPush as well as in British Columbia.
Series comprises six sub-series: A. Research materials B. Field notes and correspondence C. Unpublished manuscript and lessons D. Chinook Jargon dictionary files
Image is of Chip measuring width of one end of model canoe to make necessary adjustments as Norman holds the opposite end. Unidentified person is visible in background of image watching the process.
Image is of Chip holding the model canoe over a table in front of the longhouse. A chalkboard with diagrams is partially visible behind Chip, resting against the longhouse exterior. Cedar strips cover the ground.
Image is of Chip holding the model canoe over a table in front of the longhouse. A chalkboard with diagrams is partially visible behind Chip, resting against the longhouse exterior. Cedar strips cover the ground.
Image is of Chip and Isaac standing near a table holding the model canoe in front of the Mortuary house. Chip measures and marks the model canoe as Isaac looks in direction of the canoe log.
Image is of Chip holding the model canoe over a table in front of the longhouse. A chalkboard with diagrams is partially visible behind Chip, resting against the longhouse exterior. Cedar strips cover the ground.
Image is of Chip and Isaac standing near a table holding the model canoe in front of the Mortuary house. Chip measures and marks the model canoe as Isaac looks in direction of the canoe log.
Image is of Isaac squatting on top of the canoe log as he attaches a post frame to the log's middle. Chip stands on the ground on the log's south side, providing direction. Cedar logs and scraps cover the ground. A small table holding the model canoe is visible in left corner of image.
Image is of Isaac squatting on top of the canoe log as he attaches a post frame to the log's middle. Chip stands on the ground on the log's south side, providing direction. Cedar logs and scraps cover the ground. A small table holding the model canoe is visible in left corner of image.
Image is of Chip monitoring and directing Isaac who attaches a post frame to the top of the canoe log. Cedar logs and scraps cover the ground. A small table holding the model canoe is visible in left corner of image.
Image is of Chip and Isaac inspecting longer component of steaming apparatus wherein model canoe resides. Norman sits in grass in background of image, watching the process.
Image is of Chip using a maul to shape the east end (bow?) of the canoe log. Isaac stands on top of a cedar block, watching the process. A vertical post is attached to the front of the log's east end. Cedar scraps and various supplies cover the ground surrounding the log. Longhouse exterior is visible on left side of image. Ocean lookout is partially visible in image background.
Image is of Chip using a maul to shape the east end (bow?) of the canoe log. Isaac stands on top of a cedar block, watching the process. A vertical post is attached to the front of the log's east end. Cedar scraps and various supplies cover the ground surrounding the log. Longhouse exterior is visible on left side of image. Ocean lookout is partially visible in image background.
Image is of Chip and Isaac standing and shaping on the north side of the canoe log, near the east end (bow?). Chip uses a chainsaw while Isaac holds a maul(?) and stands on top of a cedar block. Plastic and other material partially covers the log. Cedar scraps cover the ground surrounding the log. Totem pole is visible in image background.
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