Linguistic properties of the Caddo language

Mss.Rec.186

Date: 1993 | Size: 29 tape(s)

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Abstract

The collection consists of linguistic recordings of relating to Caddo vocabulary, phrase structure, syntax, adjectives, and sound changes. Also includes interviews and discussion of Caddo traditional songs and customs. Recorded by Lynette Melar at Binger and Gracemont, Oklahoma in September 1993 with consultants Clara Brown, Retha Cousins, and Helen Tate.

Arrangement

Original tapes numbered 1A-15B (no 6B).

Digital objects note

This collection contains digital materials that are available in the APS Digital Library. Links to these materials are provided with context in the inventory of this finding aid. A general listing of digital objects may also be found here.

Collection Information

Physical description

29 sound tape reels (14 hr., 45 min.) : analog, 7 1/2 ips, full track, mono ; 7 in.

Provenance

Presented by Lynette Melnar in 1993 (Acc. 1994-320r). This material was recorded with the assistance of a Phillips Fund grant.

Processing information

Collection digitized and cataloged by Brian Carpenter during the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation funded audio digitization project, 2008-2014.

Related material

Related manuscript materials are available in the Phillips Fund Collection (Mss.497.3.Am4).

Indexing Terms

Genre(s)

Sound recordings

Subject(s)

Caddo language
Caddo language -- Study and teaching

Detailed Inventory


Audio recordings			Request Series for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Series
01A-01 Melnar, Lynette. Brown, Clara. Caddo vocabulary, phrase structure: "abandon" to "answer"	1993-09-01	1 .mp3 ; 00:31:28	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
Location of originals: This file is a compressed, digitized version of the original. The APS Library maintains the original format (Sound tape reel) as well as an uncompressed digitized version of this recording. General physical description: 00:31:28 Geographic Name(s): Binger (Okla.) Subject(s): Caddo language Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:3500
01B-01 Brown, Clara. Melnar, Lynette. Caddo vocabulary, phrase structure: "anxious" to "autumn"	1993-09-01	1 .mp3 ; 00:31:20	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
Location of originals: This file is a compressed, digitized version of the original. The APS Library maintains the original format (Sound tape reel) as well as an uncompressed digitized version of this recording. General physical description: 00:31:20 Geographic Name(s): Binger (Okla.) Subject(s): Caddo language Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:3496
02A-01 Melnar, Lynette. Brown, Clara. Caddo vocabulary, phrase structure	1993-09-01	1 .mp3 ; 00:31:14	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
Location of originals: This file is a compressed, digitized version of the original. The APS Library maintains the original format (Sound tape reel) as well as an uncompressed digitized version of this recording. General physical description: 00:31:14 Geographic Name(s): Binger (Okla.) Subject(s): Caddo language; Months Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:3499
02B-01 Melnar, Lynette. Brown, Clara. Caddo vocabulary, phrase structure	1993-09-01	1 .mp3 ; 00:31:26	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
Location of originals: This file is a compressed, digitized version of the original. The APS Library maintains the original format (Sound tape reel) as well as an uncompressed digitized version of this recording. General physical description: 00:31:26 Geographic Name(s): Binger (Okla.) Subject(s): Caddo language Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:3497
03A-01 Melnar, Lynette. Brown, Clara. Caddo vocabulary, phrase structure	1993-09-07	1 .mp3 ; 00:31:24	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
Location of originals: This file is a compressed, digitized version of the original. The APS Library maintains the original format (Sound tape reel) as well as an uncompressed digitized version of this recording. General physical description: 00:31:24 Geographic Name(s): Binger (Okla.) Subject(s): Caddo language Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:3498
03B-01 Brown, Clara. Melnar, Lynette. Caddo vocabulary, phrase structure	1993-09-07	1 .mp3 ; 00:31:25	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
Location of originals: This file is a compressed, digitized version of the original. The APS Library maintains the original format (Sound tape reel) as well as an uncompressed digitized version of this recording. General physical description: 00:31:25 Geographic Name(s): Binger (Okla.) Subject(s): Caddo language Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:3501
04A-01 Melnar, Lynette. Brown, Clara. Caddo adjectives, sound change [1 of 5]	1993-09-08	1 .mp3 ; 00:31:02	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
This program records a portion of a Caddo language class and includes several unidentified speakers. Location of originals: This file is a compressed, digitized version of the original. The APS Library maintains the original format (Sound tape reel) as well as an uncompressed digitized version of this recording. General physical description: 00:31:02 Geographic Name(s): Gracemont (Okla.) Subject(s): Caddo language -- Phonology; Caddo language -- Adjectives; Caddo language -- Study and teaching Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:3508
04B-01 Brown, Clara. Melnar, Lynette. Caddo adjectives, sound change [2 of 5]	1993-09-08	1 .mp3 ; 00:31:10	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
This program records a portion of a Caddo language class and includes several unidentified speakers. Location of originals: This file is a compressed, digitized version of the original. The APS Library maintains the original format (Sound tape reel) as well as an uncompressed digitized version of this recording. General physical description: 00:31:10 Geographic Name(s): Gracemont (Okla.) Subject(s): Caddo language -- Study and teaching; Caddo language -- Phonology; Caddo language -- Adjectives Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:3504
05A-01 Melnar, Lynette. Brown, Clara. Caddo adjectives, sound change [3 of 5]	1993-09-08	1 .mp3 ; 00:31:14	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
This program records a portion of a Caddo language class and includes several unidentified speakers. Location of originals: This file is a compressed, digitized version of the original. The APS Library maintains the original format (Sound tape reel) as well as an uncompressed digitized version of this recording. General physical description: 00:31:14 Geographic Name(s): Gracemont (Okla.) Subject(s): Caddo language -- Phonology; Caddo language -- Adjectives; Caddo language -- Study and teaching Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:3507
05B-01 Brown, Clara. Melnar, Lynette. Caddo adjectives, sound change [4 of 5]	1993-09-08	1 .mp3 ; 00:31:15	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
This program records a portion of a Caddo language class and includes several unidentified speakers. Location of originals: This file is a compressed, digitized version of the original. The APS Library maintains the original format (Sound tape reel) as well as an uncompressed digitized version of this recording. General physical description: 00:31:15 Geographic Name(s): Gracemont (Okla.) Subject(s): Caddo language -- Study and teaching; Caddo language -- Phonology; Caddo language -- Adjectives Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:3503
06A-01 Melnar, Lynette. Brown, Clara. Caddo adjectives, sound change [5 of 5]	1993-09-08	1 .mp3 ; 00:14:34	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
This program records a portion of a Caddo language class and includes several unidentified speakers. Location of originals: This file is a compressed, digitized version of the original. The APS Library maintains the original format (Sound tape reel) as well as an uncompressed digitized version of this recording. General physical description: 00:14:34 Geographic Name(s): Gracemont (Okla.) Subject(s): Caddo language -- Phonology; Caddo language -- Adjectives; Caddo language -- Study and teaching Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:3505
07A-01 Melnar, Lynette. Brown, Clara. Caddo vocabulary, syntax: "bloody" to "break"	1993-09-13	1 .mp3 ; 00:31:17	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
Location of originals: This file is a compressed, digitized version of the original. The APS Library maintains the original format (Sound tape reel) as well as an uncompressed digitized version of this recording. General physical description: 00:31:17 Geographic Name(s): Binger (Okla.) Subject(s): Caddo language Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:3506
07B-01 Melnar, Lynette. Brown, Clara. Caddo vocabulary, syntax: "break" to "bump"	1993-09-13	1 .mp3 ; 00:31:16	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
Location of originals: This file is a compressed, digitized version of the original. The APS Library maintains the original format (Sound tape reel) as well as an uncompressed digitized version of this recording. General physical description: 00:31:16 Geographic Name(s): Binger (Okla.) Subject(s): Caddo language Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:3509
08A-01 Brown, Clara. Melnar, Lynette. Caddo traditional songs [1 of 4]	1993-09-13	1 .mp3 ; 00:31:21	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
This program includes several unidentified speakers. Location of originals: This file is a compressed, digitized version of the original. The APS Library maintains the original format (Sound tape reel) as well as an uncompressed digitized version of this recording. General physical description: 00:31:21 Geographic Name(s): Gracemont (Okla.) Subject(s): Caddo Indians -- Social life and customs; Caddo Indians -- Music; Caddo language Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:3516
08B-01 Melnar, Lynette. Brown, Clara. Caddo traditional songs [2 of 4]	1993-09-13	1 .mp3 ; 00:31:18	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
This program includes several unidentified speakers. Location of originals: This file is a compressed, digitized version of the original. The APS Library maintains the original format (Sound tape reel) as well as an uncompressed digitized version of this recording. General physical description: 00:31:18 Geographic Name(s): Gracemont (Okla.) Subject(s): Caddo Indians -- Social life and customs; Caddo Indians -- Music; Caddo language Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:3513
09A-01 Brown, Clara. Melnar, Lynette. Caddo traditional songs [3 of 4]	1993-09-13	1 .mp3 ; 00:31:18	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
This program includes several unidentified speakers. Location of originals: This file is a compressed, digitized version of the original. The APS Library maintains the original format (Sound tape reel) as well as an uncompressed digitized version of this recording. General physical description: 00:31:18 Geographic Name(s): Gracemont (Okla.) Subject(s): Caddo Indians -- Music; Caddo language; Caddo Indians -- Social life and customs Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:3515
09B-01 Melnar, Lynette. Brown, Clara. Caddo traditional songs [4 of 4]	1993-09-13	1 .mp3 ; 00:27:51	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
This program includes several unidentified speakers. Location of originals: This file is a compressed, digitized version of the original. The APS Library maintains the original format (Sound tape reel) as well as an uncompressed digitized version of this recording. General physical description: 00:27:51 Geographic Name(s): Gracemont (Okla.) Subject(s): Caddo language; Caddo Indians -- Social life and customs; Caddo Indians -- Music Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:3514
10A-01 Brown, Clara. Melnar, Lynette. Caddo syntax [1 of 2]	1993-09-15	1 .mp3 ; 00:31:19	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
This program records a portion of a Caddo language class and includes several unidentified speakers. Location of originals: This file is a compressed, digitized version of the original. The APS Library maintains the original format (Sound tape reel) as well as an uncompressed digitized version of this recording. General physical description: 00:31:19 Geographic Name(s): Gracemont (Okla.) Subject(s): Caddo language -- Study and teaching; Caddo language -- Syntax; Caddo language Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:3511
10B-01 Melnar, Lynette. Brown, Clara. Caddo syntax [2 of 2]	1993-09-15	1 .mp3 ; 00:31:21	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
This program records a portion of a Caddo language class and includes several unidentified speakers. Location of originals: This file is a compressed, digitized version of the original. The APS Library maintains the original format (Sound tape reel) as well as an uncompressed digitized version of this recording. General physical description: 00:31:21 Geographic Name(s): Gracemont (Okla.) Subject(s): Caddo language; Caddo language -- Syntax; Caddo language -- Study and teaching Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:3512
11A-01 Melnar, Lynette. Brown, Clara. Caddo syntax and discourse [1 of 4]	1993-09-15	1 .mp3 ; 00:30:49	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
This program records a portion of a Caddo language class and includes several unidentified speakers. Location of originals: This file is a compressed, digitized version of the original. The APS Library maintains the original format (Sound tape reel) as well as an uncompressed digitized version of this recording. General physical description: 00:30:49 Geographic Name(s): Gracemont (Okla.) Subject(s): Caddo language -- Syntax; Caddo language; Caddo language -- Study and teaching Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:3527
11B-01 Melnar, Lynette. Brown, Clara. Caddo syntax and discourse [2 of 4]	1993-09-15	1 .mp3 ; 00:30:31	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
This program records a portion of a Caddo language class and includes several unidentified speakers. Location of originals: This file is a compressed, digitized version of the original. The APS Library maintains the original format (Sound tape reel) as well as an uncompressed digitized version of this recording. General physical description: 00:30:31 Geographic Name(s): Gracemont (Okla.) Subject(s): Caddo language -- Study and teaching; Caddo language -- Syntax; Caddo language Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:3525
12A-01 Brown, Clara. Melnar, Lynette. Caddo syntax and discourse [3 of 4]	1993-09-15	1 .mp3 ; 00:31:00	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
This program records a portion of a Caddo language class and includes several unidentified speakers. Location of originals: This file is a compressed, digitized version of the original. The APS Library maintains the original format (Sound tape reel) as well as an uncompressed digitized version of this recording. General physical description: 00:31:00 Geographic Name(s): Gracemont (Okla.) Subject(s): Caddo language; Caddo language -- Study and teaching; Caddo language -- Syntax Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:3529
12B-01 Melnar, Lynette. Brown, Clara. Caddo syntax and discourse [4 of 4]	1993-09-15	1 .mp3 ; 00:31:14	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
This program records a portion of a Caddo language class and includes several unidentified speakers. Location of originals: This file is a compressed, digitized version of the original. The APS Library maintains the original format (Sound tape reel) as well as an uncompressed digitized version of this recording. General physical description: 00:31:14 Geographic Name(s): Gracemont (Okla.) Subject(s): Caddo language -- Syntax; Caddo language; Caddo language -- Study and teaching Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:3524
13A-01 Melnar, Lynette. Cousins, Retha. Brown, Clara. Tate, Helen. Caddo verbs, syntax [1 of 3]	1993-09-15	1 .mp3 ; 00:10:48	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
This program records a portion of a Caddo language class and includes several unidentified speakers. Location of originals: This file is a compressed, digitized version of the original. The APS Library maintains the original format (Sound tape reel) as well as an uncompressed digitized version of this recording. General physical description: 00:10:48 Geographic Name(s): Gracemont (Okla.) Subject(s): Caddo language -- Syntax; Caddo language; Caddo language -- Study and teaching; Caddo language -- Verbs Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:3528
13A-02 Melnar, Lynette. Cousins, Retha. Brown, Clara. Tate, Helen. Caddo verbs, syntax [2 of 3]	1993-09-23	1 .mp3 ; 00:20:20	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
This program records a portion of a Caddo language class and includes several unidentified speakers. Location of originals: This file is a compressed, digitized version of the original. The APS Library maintains the original format (Sound tape reel) as well as an uncompressed digitized version of this recording. General physical description: 00:20:20 Geographic Name(s): Gracemont (Okla.) Subject(s): Caddo language; Caddo language -- Study and teaching; Caddo language -- Verbs; Caddo language -- Syntax Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:3526
13B-01 Tate, Helen. Melnar, Lynette. Cousins, Retha. Brown, Clara. Caddo verbs, syntax [3 of 3]	1993-09-23	1 .mp3 ; 00:31:18	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
This program records a portion of a Caddo language class and includes several unidentified speakers. Location of originals: This file is a compressed, digitized version of the original. The APS Library maintains the original format (Sound tape reel) as well as an uncompressed digitized version of this recording. General physical description: 00:31:18 Geographic Name(s): Gracemont (Okla.) Subject(s): Caddo language; Caddo language -- Verbs; Caddo language -- Syntax; Caddo language -- Study and teaching Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:3518
14A-01 Brown, Clara. Melnar, Lynette. Caddo verbs [1 of 2]	1993-09-23	1 .mp3 ; 00:31:19	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
This program records a portion of a Caddo language class and includes several unidentified speakers. Location of originals: This file is a compressed, digitized version of the original. The APS Library maintains the original format (Sound tape reel) as well as an uncompressed digitized version of this recording. General physical description: 00:31:19 Geographic Name(s): Gracemont (Okla.) Subject(s): Caddo language -- Verbs; Caddo language; Caddo language -- Study and teaching Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:3519
14B-01 Melnar, Lynette. Brown, Clara. Caddo verbs [2 of 2]	1993-09-23	1 .mp3 ; 00:30:17	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
This program records a portion of a Caddo language class and includes several unidentified speakers. Location of originals: This file is a compressed, digitized version of the original. The APS Library maintains the original format (Sound tape reel) as well as an uncompressed digitized version of this recording. General physical description: 00:30:17 Geographic Name(s): Gracemont (Okla.) Subject(s): Caddo language -- Study and teaching; Caddo language; Caddo language -- Verbs Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:3520
15A-01 Brown, Clara. Melnar, Lynette. Caddo vocabulary [1 of 2]	1993-09-24	1 .mp3 ; 00:31:17	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
Location of originals: This file is a compressed, digitized version of the original. The APS Library maintains the original format (Sound tape reel) as well as an uncompressed digitized version of this recording. General physical description: 00:31:17 Geographic Name(s): Binger (Okla.) Subject(s): Caddo Indians -- Social life and customs; Caddo language Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:3522
15B-01 Melnar, Lynette. Brown, Clara. Caddo vocabulary [2 of 2]	1993-09-24	1 .mp3 ; 00:31:20	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
Location of originals: This file is a compressed, digitized version of the original. The APS Library maintains the original format (Sound tape reel) as well as an uncompressed digitized version of this recording. General physical description: 00:31:20 Geographic Name(s): Binger (Okla.) Subject(s): Caddo Indians -- Social life and customs; Caddo language Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:3521