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Further Reading

Hyperlinks to Primary Sources “The Indian Craftsman” Vol. 1, No. 1 http://carlisleindian.dickinson.edu/publications/indian-craftsman-vol-1-no-1 John (Wap-Tose-Note) Student Files from the Carlisle Indian School http://carlisleindian.dickinson.edu/sites/all/files/docs-ephemera/NARA_1327_b077_3721.pdf Secondary Sources for History, Culture and Critical Analysis  Hillstrom, Laurie Collier, and Richard C. Hanes. “Nez percÉ.” Every Culture: Countries … Continue reading

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Historical and Cultural Context

Historical and Cultural Background of “My Home in Idaho” and the Nez Perce Tribe The essence of John Ramsey’s “My Home in Idaho” revolves around the theme of Indian and White relations between the Nez Perce tribe and the surrounding … Continue reading

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Critical Commentary

“My Home in Idaho”: Literary Merit and Inclusion in this Anthology John (Wap-Tose-Note) Ramsey’s, “My Home in Idaho” presents a blatantly factual representation of the memories Ramsey had of his home after being at the Carlisle Indian School for two … Continue reading

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Biography

Biography of John Ramsey  Before he was John Ramsey, a model student of the Carlisle Indian School, he was Wap-Tose-Note a member of the Nez Perce tribe of Idaho. According to his student records, Ramsey was enrolled in the Carlisle … Continue reading

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John (Wap-Tose-Note) Ramsey-(Nez Percé)

Biography | Historical and Cultural Context | Critical Commentary | Further reading

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