The Delaware Big House

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Article explores the spiritual ceremonies and practice of the "Big House" meetings of the Delawares. H. L. McCracken discusses the history of the Delawares, the construction of the Big House building, the legend of "Misi'ng" which inspired its ceremonies, and the leaders of this annual meeting.

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McCracken, H. L. Summer 1956.

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Article explores the spiritual ceremonies and practice of the "Big House" meetings of the Delawares. H. L. McCracken discusses the history of the Delawares, the construction of the Big House building, the legend of "Misi'ng" which inspired its ceremonies, and the leaders of this annual meeting.

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14 p. : ill.

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  • Chronicles of Oklahoma, 34(2), Oklahoma Historical Society, 1956, pp. 183-192

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  • Publication Title: Chronicles of Oklahoma
  • Volume: 34
  • Issue: 2
  • Page Start: 183
  • Page End: 192

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McCracken, H. L. The Delaware Big House, article, Summer 1956; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (https://gateway.okhistory.org/ark:/67531/metadc2123620/: accessed March 11, 2026), The Gateway to Oklahoma History, https://gateway.okhistory.org; crediting Oklahoma Historical Society.

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