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1854] Geographical Names 1x9
Indian Nomenclature^ and the Chippewas
By Hiram Calkins, Esq., of Wausau
Being piersonally unacquainted with the language of the Chip¬ pewas, and consequently their customs, I havei taken some pains to procure thei information desired by the Historical Sbciety. I first applied by letter, and then in person, to Mr. William Cross, who resides in the northern part of this county, and from him have derived thei necessary data to enable me tO' make up' the narrative I now communicate. For want of time, he could not give all the information, desired by the S'ocietiy, but he assured me that he will pursue thei subject still further, if requested to^ doi so. I think Mr. Cross has the ability tO' give as correct information as can be ol>- tained relative toi the traditions and customs of the Chippewa tribe, having been many years among them, and enjoying in a high degree their respect and oonfidenoe; and being a good scholar beside, is able to communicate correctly.
Indian curiosities, such as wampum, drums, medals, pipes of peace, war-dresses, medicine bags, &c., Mr. Cross informs, me cannot bo procured, except by purchase, as they consider them sacred things, and place a high esitimate upon them'. Should any of these articles be desired by thei Society, I will endeavor to pro¬ cure them when instructed to do so.
Object Description
| Language | English |
| Pagination | lix, 164 p. : ill. ; 23 cm. |
| Page | Wisconsin Historical Collections, Volume I |
| Publisher | State Historical Society of Wisconsin |
| Format-Digital | XML |
| Source Creation Date | 1854 |
| Identifier-Digital | whcvI0000 |
| Description | This 1903 reprint of the First annual report and collections of the State Historical Society, of Wisconsin, for the year 1854, vol. 1, includes the following articles: Lyman Copeland Draper, a memoir, by R.G. Thwaites; Early records of the Society, 1849-54, by Charles Lord and John W. Hunt; Green Bay in 1826; Lieut. James Gorrell's journal; Recollections of Green Bay in 1816-17, by James W. Biddle; Recollections of a tour through Wisconsin in 1832, by Charles Whittlesey; Legend of the Winnebagoes, by Pliny Warriner in an interview with R.W. Haskins; Early times in Wisconsin, by H.A. Tenney; Sketch of Calumet County, by Thomas Cammuck; Sketch of Richland County, by Ira S. Haseltine; Wisconsin geographical names, by Alfred Brunson; Indian names, by Joshua Hathaway; Indian nomenclature and the Chippewa, by Hiram Calkins; and Reminiscences of Wisconsin, by Alexander F. Pratt. The original 1855 edition was edited by Lyman Copeland Draper. The 1903 reprint was issued under the editorial direction of Reuben Gold Thwaites. |
| Article Title | Wisconsin Historical Collections, Volume I |
| Volume | Vol. 01 |
| Series | Collections of the State Historical Society of Wisconsin ; v. 1 |
| Rights | © Copyright 2006 by the Wisconsin Historical Society (Madison, Wisconsin) |
| Publisher-Electronic | Wisconsin Historical Society |
| Publication Date-Electronic | 2006 |
Description
| Language | English |
| Pagination | 23 cm. |
| Page | 119 |
| Publisher | State Historical Society of Wisconsin |
| Format-Digital | JPG |
| Source Creation Date | 1903 |
| Identifier-Digital | whcvI0187 |
| Description | "Indian Nomenclature and the Chippewas" by Hiram Calkins explains the Chippewa origins of the names of Wisconsin's rivers, creeks, streams, and two popular waterfalls. The history and culture of the tribe, including medicine men, rituals, and the Great Spirit, are also discussed. 8 pages |
| Article Title | Indian nomenclature and the Chippewas |
| Author | Calkins, Hiram |
| Page Type | article home |
| Volume | Vol. 01 |
| Series | Collections of the State Historical Society of Wisconsin ; v. 1 |
| Rights | © Copyright 2006 by the Wisconsin Historical Society (Madison, Wisconsin) |
| Publisher-Electronic | Wisconsin Historical Society |
| Publication Date-Electronic | 2006 |
| State | Wisconsin |
| Decade | 1850-1859 |
| Personal Name | Calkins, Hiram |
| Subject | Ojibwe Indians; Language; Rivers; Landforms; Waterfalls; Rites & ceremonies |
| Full Text | 1854] Geographical Names 1x9 Indian Nomenclature^ and the Chippewas By Hiram Calkins, Esq., of Wausau Being piersonally unacquainted with the language of the Chip¬ pewas, and consequently their customs, I havei taken some pains to procure thei information desired by the Historical Sbciety. I first applied by letter, and then in person, to Mr. William Cross, who resides in the northern part of this county, and from him have derived thei necessary data to enable me tO' make up' the narrative I now communicate. For want of time, he could not give all the information, desired by the S'ocietiy, but he assured me that he will pursue thei subject still further, if requested to^ doi so. I think Mr. Cross has the ability tO' give as correct information as can be ol>- tained relative toi the traditions and customs of the Chippewa tribe, having been many years among them, and enjoying in a high degree their respect and oonfidenoe; and being a good scholar beside, is able to communicate correctly. Indian curiosities, such as wampum, drums, medals, pipes of peace, war-dresses, medicine bags, &c., Mr. Cross informs, me cannot bo procured, except by purchase, as they consider them sacred things, and place a high esitimate upon them'. Should any of these articles be desired by thei Society, I will endeavor to pro¬ cure them when instructed to do so. |