Meet the Authors
In 1973, the husband-and-wife team of Reverend Jesse and Vinnie May Humes authored "A Chickasaw Dictionary." This book proved to be an invaluable resource for anyone who wanted to learn the Chickasaw language. Below, learn more about the authors in their profiles.
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Reverend Jesse Humes
Instrumental in the creation of "A Chickasaw Dictionary"The Reverend Jesse Humes was born in 1887 and grew up to affect the Chickasaw culture in many important ways.
Vinnie May Seely James Humes
Remembered for her invaluable contributions to the preservation of the Chickasaw languageVinnie Humes was married to Reverend Jesse Humes, and the two of them authored "A Chickasaw Dictionary."
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