Jesse Cornplanter | |
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 Jesse Cornplanter making a ceremonial mask, Tonawanda Community House, Tonawanda, New York. Photographed in 1940. | |
| Born | Hayonhwonhish September 16, 1889 Cattaraugus Reservation, NY |
| Died | March 18, 1957 (aged 67) Genesee, NY |
| Occupation | Actor, Author, Artist, Craftsman, Keeper of Seneca Culture |
| Citizenship | American |
| Subject | Seneca life, culture, and religion |
| Literary movement | Iroquois Realism |
| Notable works | Legends of the Longhouse, Iroquois Indian Games and Dances, collection SC12845 at the New York State Library, illustrated The Code of Handsome Lake |
| Relatives | Father Edward Cornplanter (Seneca name Sosondowah) Mother Nancy Jack |
Jesse J. Cornplanter (September 16, 1889 – March 18, 1957) was an actor, artist, author, craftsman, Seneca Faithkeeper and World War I decorated veteran.[1] He was the last male descendant of Cornplanter. He wrote books about the Iroquois and Seneca life. He wrote and illustrated Legends of the Longhouse (1938). He was the first Native American with a major role in a movie called Hiawatha.
- ↑ Bartlett, Charles E. (10 July 1957). "Jesse J. Cornplanter" (PDF). New York State Archeological Association. The Bulletin. 10: 1–3. Retrieved July 18, 2019.