Hi everyone! Welcome to my quest (and perhaps some information which you may find valuable as well!)
My name is Linda, I live on Long Island, NY, and I'm a business writer. My current non-business project is research for an historical novel on the Montauk (or Montaukett) Indians. Have I ever written a novel, you may ask? Nope, but I'm sure enjoying the hell outta the research! :::smiling:::
If you are here, I will assume you are interested in History in general, the History of the Montauk Indians, or the history of Long Island, New York.
What I'd like to achieve with this page is a give and take of ideas, information, thoughts and concepts regarding earliest recorded history of Montauk and its Native inhabitants--their customs, culture, beliefs, lifestyles, diet, rituals, socialization, etc.
I will publish, on this page, any valuable tips or information I receive. The selection will be up to the complete discretion of the editor (that's me, heh heh).
At the right, I have included a list of dynamite links to Native American, Genealogical, and Long Island informational sites. Enjoy, but remember that I take no responsibility for the contents of the linked sites.
If you share an interest in Montauk, The Montauk Indians, Long Island History, or just want to chat and say Hi!, please e-mail me at:
maclover@i-2000.com
Thanks!
Linda :-}
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You know...it's been about 3 months since I've had this page posted now, March 1998), and I haven't heard all that much from you. There have been (as of this date, 229 hits. Surely SOMEONE out there SOMEWHERE has a similar interet???
C'mon now Boys and Girls...don't be shy! :::smilin::: I don't bite!! (don't even byte!) I'd surely love to hear from you!!!
Welcome to my Page! Any questions? hits so far!!!...and growing!
MontaukHistory's Guide to Native American Sites, Educational Sites and Long Island Sites
- Linda's Very Own Recommended Booklist
- A compilation of resources have used for my research.
- American Indian Tribal Directory
- A free publication of American Indian Heritage Foundation of U.S. federally recognized tribes.
- First Nations/First People Issues
- Proactive advocacy page with links to other similar sites.
- Native Web Home Page
- Ancient teachings to modern technology with links to other sites.
- Index of Native American resource on the net.
- Provides links to a wide variety of issues.
- Cyndi's List of Genealogy Sites on the Internet
- A very full featured page, including a vast array of links, resources, an a genealogy builder.
- First Nation's Homepage
- Full featured, geared to educators, students and administrators.
- Long Island Online
- Source of Long Island information including business, leisure, family, advertisements, forums, chat...and more.
- Long Island Business News
- Excerpts from the weekly publication of the premiere business newspaper on Long Island
- Newsday
- The daily Long Island newspaper
- NativeTech: Internet Links to Native American Resources
- Outstanding resource page with links to all aspects of Native Amerian studies from Art to religion to Stories and Philosophy...and much, much more!
- Guide to Records Relating to Native Americans
- New York State Education site regarding Native American issues and a guide to texts or available microfilm.
- Native American Knowledge Resources on the Internet
- Two categories:Astronomy and Life Sciences. Provides links to many additional sites of interest.
- Newsday's Long Island History-Chapter 2
- Superb accounts of many facets of life of the Long Island Indians and the European Settlers of the 17th century.
- Pride
- This site leads to other interesting sites such as Pow-Wow and Native American Adventure.
- Native-L, Sept./Oct./1991
- Leads to Info request on Long Island Indians
- Researchpaper
- Handy resource of facts on a wide array of subjects.
- Native American Homepage
- A guide to Native American Indians, particularly in the Southeastern U.S.A.
- Innerspace
- Lists of books, discussion groups, links to consciousness raising, societal enlightenment and Native American Issues
Did you know that in 1639, the same year the first white settlers came to Montauk, Long Island, the Montauks were the most powerful of the 13 Indian tribes on Long Island? By the year 1900, a judge declared the tribe extinct.
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SOME INDIAN PLACE NAMES FOR CURRENT LONG ISLAND TOWN NAMES AND THEIR ENGLISH MEANINGS
AQUEBOGUE- head of the bay, CORAM- a valley, MANHATTAN- town on the island, MASTIC- great river, MONTAUK- fortified place, PECONIC a small place, QUOGUE- the round clam, ROCKAWAY- sandy land, SHINNECOCK- at the level land, SPEONK- high ground, YAPHANK- the bank of a river MINEOLA- an Indian maiden of great beauty, SYOSSET- a sheriff.
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Algonquin Moon (month) Names
January: Squochee Kesos: Sun has not strength to thaw February: Wapicuummilcum: Ice in river is gone March: Namossack Kesos: Catching Fish April: Suquanni Kesos: When they set Indian Corn May: Moonesquanimock Kesos: When women weed corn. June: Twowa Kesos: When they hill Indian Corn July: Matterllawaw Kesos: Squash are ripe and Indian beans become edible August: Micheenee Kesos: When Indian corn is edible September: Pohquitaqunk Kesos: Middle between harvest and eating Indian corn October: Pepewarr: White Frost on Grass & Ground November: Quinne Kesos: Same as Pepewarr December: Papasapquoho: Translation unknown at this time
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Hey New Friends!! I just spent the weekend out at Montauk, LI, NY! I met with Professor John Strong of Long Island Univerity's Southampton campus. He has written a marvelous book on the Long Island Indians from 1600 to 1700. He is tremendously knowledgable--and he answered many questions. However, he did advise that I do far more reading and research than I have done...(YO! John! I've got about 2 boxes worth already!!! :::grinnin:::)
I then spent time at the East Hampton Library where I must've spent over $20.00 in photocopying fees!! LOTSA good stuff there.
I was also fortunate enough to meet with the Chief of the Montauketts--Robert Pharoah-- a direct descendant of Wyandanch...in fact when I asked him his Native name, he answered that he has taken the name of his great, great grandfather--Wyandanch!
Montauk itself was a revelation in that on "flat" Long Island, there were sooooo many hills and high dunes! It is a beautiful, serene, yet rustic country. I found it very easy to imagine the Montauketts of the 1600s, seeing the landscape they lived with.
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NEW WRITER'S GROUP NOW FORMING
Live on Long Island? Interested in writing? New Writer's Group now forming at the North Bellmore Public Library. Our first meeting is scheduled for Saturday, March 28, 1998 at 1:00 p.m.
The focus of the group will be to critique each other's work, share information on publishing, agents, etc. and network with other writers (and wannabe writers like me!)
For more information, e-mail me at:
maclover@i-2000.com
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Well folks, we had our first meeting of the writer's group today. I believe it was a success! There were 8 of us, and at the next meeting, I anticipate at least two more. We decided that the focus of the group will be mainly to critique each other's work--in a positive manner--and to exchange any information with regard to writing, publishing, reference and resource material.
We'll meeting once a month at the North Bellmore Publc Library,and our next meeting is scheduled for April 25th at 1:30 p.m. We decided to exchange phone numbers and feel free to call in-between meetings. Some of the folks have never really written anything before, and some have been published. To my mind, we're going to be a very positive force for each other!!
If you live on Long Island and are interested in our group...please let me know!
I've put together a 4 page newsletter for the North Bellmore Writer's Group. If you would like to receive an e-mail copy, just write to me at maclover@i-2000.com
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