Listers: Didn't know if you saw this so I'm resending it. I visited the American Indian Center in Chicago this morning. There were numerous picture from powwows and other events on the walls and in showcases. There was an extremely small gift shop. I went in hopes of finding books and tapes that would help me to learn the Choctaw language and culture. Unfortunately, they had nothing. I also wanted to purchase a headband. Nothing there either. I thought perhaps I would find information or publications that would help me to continue tracing my Choctaw ancestry. Nothing. It was a real disappointment since I live in the far South Suburbs of Chicago and the AIC is on the north side of Chicago. One good thing happened. I was told that I could find the books and tapes at the Native American Educational Services (NAES) several miles north. Although this is merely a non-circulating Native American library, Natalia, the head librarian was extremely helpful. She recommended titles and pulled several books on the Choctaws off the shelves. My cousins and I sat, read, and talked with Natalia for hours and hours. We were there at least four hours. Although I'm sometimes impatient, I thought I could find what I need today and be able to start learning immediately. I'm glad Elkdreamer recommended Chahta Anumpa by Marcia Haag and Henry Willis, University of Oklahoma Press, and Choctaw Crafts and Books. I'll just have to order from them. So, a special Yokoke to Elkdreamer again. Lori