William Jones Papers

Mss.497.3.J71

Date: 1903-1905 | Size: 1 Linear feet

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Abstract

The collection includes material relating to government, history, festivals, customs, games, etc. of the Ojibwe people. Also includes comments on the language; vocabulary, some items with English glosses; lists of bands and locations; and photographs of people, activities, dwellings, canoes, etc.

Background note

William Jones was born on March 28, 1871, on a Sauk and Fox reservation in Kansas. He was educated in Indian schools in Kansas and Indiana, at Hampton Institute and Andover, and received a B.A. from Harvard in 1900. He continued anthropological studies at Columbia, where he received an M.A. in 1901 and a PhD in 1904. Jones conducted field work, in affiliation with the American Museum of Natural History, on Algonquian languages. He was killed by native Filipinos in March 1909, while on an ethnological expedition for the American Museum.

Scope and content

Native American Images note : 43 pencil sketches, 42 black and white silver gelatin photographs of Ojibwe people of Minnesota, North Dakota, and Ontario taken by Jones from 1903-1905. Ethnographic images of pipes, canoes, traps, totem figures, pottery, birch bark dwellings, a cradleboard, and Native Americans in traditional dress. Primarily scenes from Nett Lake, Bois Forte, Minnesota; Turtle Mountain, North Dakota; and Lake Nipigon, Ontario.

Digital objects note

This collection contains digital materials that are available in the APS Digital Library. Links to these materials are provided with context in the inventory of this finding aid. A general listing of digital objects may also be found here.

Collection Information

Physical description

8 folders; 42 photographs

Restrictions

Restrictions on Access:

As portions of this collection pertain to traditional practices, some of the materials in this collection may come to be designated as potentially culturally sensitive, and thus reproduction restricted, as warranted after further review and through consultation with the communities of origin.

Provenance

Presented by Ruth Landes (Dept. of Anthropology, McMaster University, 1280 Main Street, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada L8S 4L9) and accessioned, 12/--/1977 (2071ms).

Processing information

This collection was re-processed in February 2018 by Brian Carpetner. The former title of this collection was "Ojibwa ethnographic and linguistic field notes." Renamed to "William Jones Papers," with addition of full photo inventory, updated descriptions, and rehousing.

Related material

Jones' major work on the Ojibwe was published posthumously by Truman Michelson, ed. Ojibwa Texts, 2 vols. (American Ethnological Society, 1917, 1919).

Indexing Terms

Corporate Name(s)

American Museum of Natural History

Genre(s)

Field notes.
Gelatin silver prints
Sketches.

Personal Name(s)

Benedict, Ruth, 1887-1948
Boas, Franz, 1858-1942
Jones, William, 1871-1909
Mead, Margaret, 1901-1978

Subject(s)

Algonquian Indians
Anishinaabe
Indians of North America -- Languages
Indians of North America -- Minnesota
Indians of North America -- Ontario
Indians of North America -- Religion
Indians of North America -- Social life and customs
Ojibwa Indians
Ojibwe people

Detailed Inventory


Series I. Manuscripts		Request Series for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Series
Folder #1	1903-1905	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
Folder #2	1903-1905	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
Folder #3	1903-1905	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
Folder #4	1903-1905	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
Folder #5	1903-1905	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
Ojibwa technology	circa 1903-1905	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Access digital object: https://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/text:173967
Ojibwa word slips	circa 1903-1905	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
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Folder #6	1903-1905	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
Folder #7	1903-1905	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
Folder #8	1903-1905	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File

Series II. Photographs		Request Series for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Series
Abstract: 42 black-and-white photographs of Ojibwe Anishinaabe people from northern Minnesota and southern Ontario. For most of the photos, both place and people are unidentified. A small number of the photos are identified as being taken at Turtle Mountain (North Dakota); Leech Lake, Nett Lake, Bois Forte (Minnesota); or Lake Nipigon (Ontario). The unidentified photos are likely come from these places or other nearby Anishinaabe communities. All photos are now digitized and listed below.
01: Ojibwe graves at Mille Lacs	1903-1905	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
Abstract: Description written on back of photo: "Ojibway graves at Mille Lac Minnesota. ??? point east and west" Access digital object: https://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/graphics:8231
02: Group of Ojibwe men	1903-1905	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
Abstract: Black-and-white photograph of eight men standing outside among trees. Access digital object: https://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/graphics:9669
03: Ojibwe woman, studio portrait	1903-1905	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
Abstract: Black-and-white studio portrait of woman in black dress. Access digital object: https://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/graphics:9670
04: Birch bark canoes at Lake Nipigon, Ontario	1903-1905	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
Abstract: Description written on back of photo: "Ojibway canoes, birch bark, at Lake Nepigon, Ontario" Access digital object: https://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/graphics:9671
05: Ojibwe group seated near cabin	1903-1905	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
Abstract: Black-and-white photograph of four people seated outside on ground with cabin structure in background on right. Access digital object: https://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/graphics:9672
06: Ojibwe man holding drums	1903-1905	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
Abstract: Black-and-white photograph of man standing in front of structure holding two drums. Access digital object: https://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/graphics:9673
07: Birch bark canoes at Lake Nipigon, Ontario (lighter print)	1903-1905	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
Abstract: Description written on back of photo: "Ojibway birch bark canoes, Lake Nepigon, Ontario" (lighter print) Access digital object: https://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/graphics:9674
08: Birch bark canoes at Lake Nipigon, Ontario (darker print)	1903-1905	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
Abstract: Description written on back of photo: "Ojibway birch bark canoes, Lake Nepigon, Ontario" (darker print) Access digital object: https://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/graphics:9675
09: Structure with hole entrance	1903-1905	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
Abstract: Black-and-white photograph of full view of structure with hole entrance in front. Access digital object: https://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/graphics:9676
10: Ojibwe man learning against horse, Turtle Mountain	1903-1905	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
Abstract: Description written on back of photo: "Ojibway of Turtle Mountain, North Dakota - also Red River Cart" Access digital object: https://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/graphics:9677
11: Two woman, one man, two children, at Turtle Mountain	1903-1905	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
Abstract: Two women, one man, two children. Man is same person in photo identified as "Ojibway of Turtle Mountain." Access digital object: https://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/graphics:9678
12: Boy, and man with bow drawn	1903-1905	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
Abstract: Black-and-white photograph of boy, left, and man, right, with bow drawn. Access digital object: https://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/graphics:9679
13: Boy, and man with bow held at side	1903-1905	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
Abstract: Black-and-white photograph of boy, left, and man, right, with bow held at side. Access digital object: https://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/graphics:9680
14: Two men, woman holding baby, and boy	1903-1905	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
Abstract: Black-and-white photograph of two men, one woman holding child, and a boy, standing in front of structure at right. Access digital object: https://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/graphics:9681
15: Tent structure	1903-1905	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
Abstract: Black-and-white photograph of tent structure with trees in background, blurry. Access digital object: https://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/graphics:9682
16: Tent structure, partially uncovered	1903-1905	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
Abstract: Black-and-white photograph of tent structure with uncovered portion on left-hand side of entrance. Access digital object: https://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/graphics:9683
17: Lodge at Bear Island, Leech Lake	1903-1905	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
Abstract: Black-and-white photograph of description written on back of photo: "Oval lodge with bark at bottom of birch bark roof. Bear Island. Leech Lake, Minn." Access digital object: https://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/graphics:9684
18: Lodge	1903-1905	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
Abstract: Black-and-white photograph of lodge with tree emerging from center top back. Access digital object: https://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/graphics:9685
19: Three boys, woman, and toddler	1903-1905	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
Abstract: Black-and-white photograph of three boys standing, with mother seated in front with toddler. Access digital object: https://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/graphics:9686
20: One woman and two men	1903-1905	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
Abstract: Black-and-white photograph of one woman and two men, middle one in traditional dress. Access digital object: https://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/graphics:9687
21: Fish in drying rack	1903-1905	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
Abstract: Black-and-white photograph of fish in drying rack (?) leaning against fence. Access digital object: https://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/graphics:9688
22: Lodge	1903-1905	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
Abstract: Black-and-white photograph of lodge with single leafed tree in center background. Access digital object: https://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/graphics:9689
23: Man standing next to stretched hide	1903-1905	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
Abstract: Black-and-white photograph of man standing next to stretched hide on rack. Access digital object: https://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/graphics:9690
24: Man and boy standing next to stretched hide	1903-1905	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
Abstract: Black-and-white photograph of man and boy standing next to stretched skin on rack. Access digital object: https://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/graphics:9691
25: Family in canoe	1903-1905	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
Abstract: Black-and-white photograph of three people in canoe. Man standing in front, woman and child seated, moving away toward right. Access digital object: https://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/graphics:9692
26: Family in canoe	1903-1905	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
Abstract: Black-and-white photograph of three people in canoe. Man standing in front, woman and child seated, moving towards left. Access digital object: https://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/graphics:9693
27: Family in canoe	1903-1905	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
Abstract: Black-and-white photograph of three people in canoe. Man standing in front, woman and child seated, moving towards camera and right. Access digital object: https://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/graphics:9694
28: Family in canoe	1903-1905	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
Abstract: Black-and-white photograph of woman and child seated in canoe. Man in front out of image on right. Access digital object: https://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/graphics:9695
29: Elderly man, younger man and woman, child on cradleboard	1903-1905	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
Abstract: Black-and-white photograph of older man, younger man standing in back, and woman with child on cradleboard, with structure visible in background left. Access digital object: https://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/graphics:9696
30: Elderly man, younger man and woman, child on cradleboard	1903-1905	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
Abstract: Black-and-white photograph of older man, younger man standing in back, and woman with child on cradleboard, without structure visible in background left. Access digital object: https://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/graphics:9697
31: Chief of Nett Lake (Bois Forte) Ojibwe and wife, seated	1903-1905	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
Abstract: Description written on back of photo: "Chief and wife of Nett Lake Minnesota Ojibways" (seated) Access digital object: https://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/graphics:9698
32: Chief of Nett Lake (Bois Forte) Ojibwe and wife, standing	1903-1905	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
Abstract: Description written on back of photo: "Chief and wife of Nett Lake Minnesota Ojibways" (standing) Access digital object: https://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/graphics:9699
33: Elderly woman and young boy with dog	1903-1905	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
Abstract: Black-and-white photograph of elderly woman and young boy, standing, with dog. Access digital object: https://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/graphics:9700
34: Lodge poles on rack	1903-1905	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
Abstract: Black-and-white photograph of lodge poles (?) laying flat on a rack. Access digital object: https://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/graphics:9701
35: Nett Lake (Bois Forte) Ojibwe, group portrait	1903-1905	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
Abstract: Description written on back of photo: "Group of Ojibways at Nett Lake Minnesota" (structure in back) Access digital object: https://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/graphics:9702
36: Nett Lake (Bois Forte) Ojibwe, group portrait	1903-1905	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
Abstract: Description written on back of photo: "Group of Ojibways at Nett Lake Minnesota" (structure at right) Access digital object: https://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/graphics:9703
37: Mother and two children, Nett Lake, Bois Forte	1903-1905	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
Abstract: Description written on back of photo: "Mother and her two children in front of her home. Ojibways of Nett Lake, Bois Fort, Minnesota" Access digital object: https://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/graphics:9704
38: Mother and two children, Nett Lake, Bois Forte	1903-1905	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
Abstract: Description written on back of photo: "Mother and her two children in front of her home. Ojibways of Nett Lake, Bois Fort, Minnesota" Access digital object: https://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/graphics:9705
39: Lodge structure, uncovered	1903-1905	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
Abstract: Black-and-white photograph of lodge structure, uncovered. Access digital object: https://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/graphics:9706
40: Two men in a canoe	1903-1905	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
Abstract: Black-and-white photograph of two men in canoe, seated. Access digital object: https://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/graphics:9707
41: Man in suit, facing camera	1903-1905	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
Abstract: Black-and-white photograph of man in suit, outside, facing camera. Access digital object: https://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/graphics:9708
42: Man in suit, facing right	1903-1905	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
Abstract: Black-and-white photograph of man in suit, outside, facing right. Access digital object: https://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/graphics:9709