Re: Cherokee linguist dies

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Posted by Chris on July 31, 2001 at 19:38:16:

In Reply to: Re: Cherokee linguist dies posted by Elaine on July 31, 2001 at 18:44:02:

: Thanks, Theresa. This reminds me of the impact the death of Nora Dean Thompson had upon those who were working so hard to preserve the Delaware language in Anadarko, Oklahoma. She was the last full blood speaker & her knowledge of the culture, ceremonies, legends, etc. was irreplaceable. Her assistance did make it possible for a series of tapes of the Delaware language to be made.

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The last Eyak speaker in SE Alaska just died too. I fear there are many other languages hanging on by a thread.
Chris

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: : Thanks, Theresa. This reminds me of the impact the death of Nora Dean Thompson had upon those who were working so hard to preserve the Delaware language in Anadarko, Oklahoma. She was the last full blood speaker & her knowledge of the culture, ceremonies, legends, etc. was irreplaceable. Her assistance did make it possible for a series of tapes of the Delaware language to be made. 

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: The last Eyak speaker in SE Alaska just died too.  I fear there are many other languages hanging on by a thread.  
: Chris


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