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Scarce Original Issue of "Iapi Oaye". The Word Carrier, A Historic Native American Sioux Indian language Newspaper

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March 1880,Volume IX, No. 3, Issue of "Iapi Oaye". The Word Carrier, a Native American Sioux Indian language Illustrated Newspaper printed by the Dakota Mission, Greenwood, Dakota Territory, during the time of the Sioux Indian War in the Black Hills of Dakota Territory, Complete, Choice Very Fine.

This issue is Volume IX, No. 3, March 1880, pages (17 cover to 24), was an Illustrated Newspaper printed in both English and the native Sioux Indian languages. This issue is complete, disbound, measuring 11” x 15.5” containing large Woodcut Engravings on front page and interior. The text is printed in English and the native Dakota Sioux language, in the Santee dialect. Iapi Oaye included Christian devotional content, church news, and national and local news for the Dakota communities near the Yankton Agency at Greenwood, Dakota Territory and the Santee Agency at Santee, Nebraska, 50 miles from Greenwood. The newspaper was printed in Chicago, Illinois, but intended for distribution to Dakota people throughout Dakota Territory, Nebraska, Montana, Minnesota, and Manitoba, Canada. Iapi Oaye was begun by Reverend J. P. Williamson in 1871 for the people of the Dakota Mission, which was founded in 1835. It was printed in Chicago until 1883, when it moved to the press at the Yankton Agency.
"Iapi Oaye" was a Sioux Indian language newspaper published in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. "Iapi Oaye" translates to "The Word Carrier" or "Messenger" in the Sioux (Lakota) language. The newspaper was created with the aim of providing news, information, and cultural preservation for the Sioux people, particularly those who spoke the Dakota/Lakota language.

Originally published entirely in the Santee dialect of Dakota, in January 1873 Iapi Oaye began to include some English-language content, with the title's English-language translation, "The Word Carrier", appearing below the masthead. At the same time the paper increased from two columns to four. The English-language content was aimed at white settlers living near the Dakota missions. In January 1877 Williamson left the paper to devote himself to preaching, and Alfred L. Riggs, the son of Stephen Riggs, took over as publisher and editor.

Publication moved to Santee, Nebraska, where Alfred Riggs ran the Santee Normal Training School, a Dakota boarding school he had founded in 1870. Printing of the newspaper moved from Chicago to Greenwood in 1883.

"Iapi Oaye" was founded by Reverend Stephen R. Riggs, a Missionary and linguist who worked among the Dakota/Lakota people in Minnesota and South Dakota. Riggs was deeply interested in preserving and promoting the Dakota/Lakota language and culture.

The newspaper featured articles, news stories, editorials, poetry, and other content written in the Dakota/Lakota language. It covered a range of topics, including local and national news, religious matters, cultural events, and traditional stories.

"Iapi Oaye" played a crucial role in promoting literacy and education among the Sioux people. It provided a platform for Dakota/Lakota writers and intellectuals to express themselves and share their perspectives.

The newspaper primarily targeted Dakota/Lakota speakers, including members of the Dakota and Lakota tribes residing in various reservations and communities across the Dakotas and Minnesota.

"Iapi Oaye" was published for several decades, starting in the late 19th century. It underwent various changes in ownership, management, and publication frequency over the years. At different times, it was published in different locations, including Minnesota and South Dakota.

"Iapi Oaye" is regarded as an important milestone in Native American journalism and language preservation efforts. It provided a valuable resource for Dakota/Lakota speakers and contributed to the maintenance and revitalization of the Dakota/Lakota language and culture.

Overall, "Iapi Oaye" served as a significant cultural and educational institution within the Sioux community, reflecting the resilience and creativity of Native American people in the face of cultural and linguistic challenges.
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