John Barbry shares background on Sesostrie Youchigant, whose knowledge of Tunica language and culture were recorded in Mary Haas's notebooks. In one notebook, Sesostrie shared a story about his family.
Tunica History
Who was Sesostrie Youchigant?
On a photograph from 1915
Jeremy Zahn talks about this photograph from 1915 of Alice Picote, Sesostrie Youchigant, and his great aunt, Cora Chiki.
Story of "Le Juif Errant" and French speakers
Donna Pierite discusses the story, "Le Juif Errant," and the long-time presence of French speakers among the Tunica.
The relationship of the Tunica and the Biloxi
How did the Tunica and Biloxi people come together?
John Barbry gives background on the relationship between the Tunica and Biloxi people. For more perspective, read Sesostrie Youchigant's story of "Why the Tunica and the Biloxi Became Friends"
People living in the area in the early 20th century
Jeremy Zahn discusses the broader Tunica and neighboring community in the early 20th century.