Highland Chontal Dialect Survey

Mss.Rec.61

Date: 1967 | Size: 23 reel(s)

Abstract

Field recordings made in various locations in southeastern Oaxaca, Mexico in the summer of 1967 by Paul R. Turner with numerous Highland Chontal speakers. Elicitations of Highland Chontal words and phrases, using a common Spanish word list for all consultants.

Digital objects note

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Collection Information

Physical description

11 sound tape reels (16 hr., 50 min.) : analog, 1 7/8 ips, half track, mono ; 5 in.

11 sound tape reels (16 hr., 50 min.) : analog, 1 7/8 ips, half track, mono ; 5 in.

Provenance

Donated by Paul R. Turner in 1968 (Acc. 1968 469r). This material was recorded with the assistance of a Phillips Rund grant.

Processing information

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

Related material

A project report accompanying these recordings can be found in Phillips Fund Collection (Mss.497.3.Am4).

General note

This collection was originally recorded on 23 3-1/2 sound tape reels of 300 ft. each that were transferred to 5-inch reels for storage. Each 5-inch reel contains two of the collector's original reels.

Indexing Terms


Genre(s)

  • Sound recordings

Subject(s)

  • Chontal Indians
  • Chontal language


Detailed Inventory

 Audio Recordings
  
 Tape 1
  
01-01 Turner, Paul R., 1929-. Zaraté, Clemente.
Highland Chontal word and phrase elicitations
1967-06-2000:21:09

Abstract: Swadesh word list and fright story.

The Highland Chontal speaker on this program is identified as 46 years old at the time of the recording.

General physical description: 00:21:09


Geographic Name(s): San Matias Petacaltepec (Oaxaca, Mexico)

Subject(s): Chontal Indians; Chontal language

Access digital object:
http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/audio:13054

01-02 Turner, Paul R., 1929-. Aparicio, Ezequiel Zárate.
Highland Chontal word and phrase elicitations
1967-06-2000:21:31

Abstract: Swadesh word list and fright story.

The Highland Chontal speaker on this program is identified as 30 years old at the time of the recording.

General physical description: 00:21:31


Geographic Name(s): San Matias Petacaltepec (Oaxaca, Mexico)

Subject(s): Chontal language; Chontal Indians

Access digital object:
http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/audio:13057

 Tape 2
  
02-01 Flores, Martín Santo. Turner, Paul R., 1929-.
Highland Chontal word and phrase elicitations
1967-06-2100:33:52

Abstract: Swadesh word list and fright story.

The Highland Chontal speaker on this program is identified as 103 years old at the time of the recording.

General physical description: 00:33:52


Geographic Name(s): San Matias Petacaltepec (Oaxaca, Mexico)

Subject(s): Chontal Indians; Chontal language

Access digital object:
http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/audio:13060

02-02 Turner, Paul R., 1929-. Martinez, Abraham.
Highland Chontal word and phrase elicitations
1967-06-2100:22:02

Abstract: Swadesh word list and fright story.

The Highland Chontal speaker on this program is identified as 29 years old at the time of the recording.

General physical description: 00:22:02


Geographic Name(s): San Matias Petacaltepec (Oaxaca, Mexico)

Subject(s): Chontal language; Chontal Indians

Access digital object:
http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/audio:13063

 Tape 3
  
03-01 Cruz, Tanacio. Turner, Paul R., 1929-.
Highland Chontal word and phrase elicitations
1967-06-2300:34:41

Abstract: Swadesh word list and fright story.

The Highland Chontal speaker on this program is identified as 37 years old at the time of the recording.

General physical description: 00:34:41


Geographic Name(s): Santa Lucia (Oaxaca, Mexico)

Subject(s): Chontal language; Chontal Indians

Access digital object:
http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/audio:13066

03-02 Cruz, Francisco. Turner, Paul R., 1929-.
Highland Chontal word and phrase elicitations
1967-06-2300:33:25

Abstract: Swadesh word list and fright story.

The Highland Chontal speaker on this program is identified as 24 years old at the time of the recording.

General physical description: 00:33:25


Geographic Name(s): Santa Lucia (Oaxaca, Mexico)

Subject(s): Chontal language; Chontal Indians

Access digital object:
http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/audio:13069

 Tape 4
  
04-01 Solano, Ramón. Turner, Paul R., 1929-.
Highland Chontal word and phrase elicitations
1967-06-2400:26:23

Abstract: Swadesh word list and fright story.

The Highland Chontal speaker on this program is identified as 48 years old at the time of the recording.

General physical description: 00:26:23


Geographic Name(s): San Miguel Suchiltepec (Oaxaca, Mexico)

Subject(s): Chontal Indians; Chontal language

Access digital object:
http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/audio:13073

04-02 Zabaleta, Sósimo. Turner, Paul R., 1929-.
Highland Chontal word and phrase elicitations
1967-06-2400:24:52

Abstract: Swadesh word list and fright story.

The Highland Chontal speaker on this program is identified as 24 years old at the time of the recording.

General physical description: 00:24:52


Geographic Name(s): San Miguel Suchiltepec (Oaxaca, Mexico)

Subject(s): Chontal language; Chontal Indians

Access digital object:
http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/audio:13076

 Tape 5
  
05-01 Olivera, Fermín. Turner, Paul R., 1929-.
Highland Chontal word and phrase elicitations
1967-06-2500:26:32

Abstract: Swadesh word list and fright story.

The Highland Chontal speaker on this program is identified as 60 years old at the time of the recording.

General physical description: 00:26:32


Geographic Name(s): San Miguel Suchiltepec (Oaxaca, Mexico)

Subject(s): Chontal Indians; Chontal language

Access digital object:
http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/audio:13079

05-02 Turner, Paul R., 1929-. Martinez, Esteban.
Highland Chontal word and phrase elicitations
1967-06-2500:18:30

Abstract: Swadesh word list and fright story.

The Highland Chontal speaker on this program is identified as 48 years old at the time of the recording.

General physical description: 00:18:30


Geographic Name(s): Santa Maria Candelaria (Oaxaca, Mexico)

Subject(s): Chontal language; Chontal Indians

Access digital object:
http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/audio:13082

 Tape 6
  
06-01 Ramirez, Francisco. Turner, Paul R., 1929-.
Highland Chontal word and phrase elicitations
1967-06-2400:33:05

Abstract: Swadesh word list and fright story.

The Highland Chontal speaker on this program is identified as 76 years old at the time of the recording.

General physical description: 00:33:05


Geographic Name(s): Santa Maria Candelaria (Oaxaca, Mexico)

Subject(s): Chontal Indians; Chontal language

Access digital object:
http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/audio:13085

06-02 Turner, Paul R., 1929-. Eloterio, Florentino.
Highland Chontal word and phrase elicitations
1967-06-2500:20:52

Abstract: Swadesh word list and fright story.

The Highland Chontal speaker on this program is identified as 46 years old at the time of the recording.

General physical description: 00:20:52


Geographic Name(s): San Matias Petacaltepec (Oaxaca, Mexico)

Subject(s): Chontal language; Chontal Indians

Access digital object:
http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/audio:13093

 Tape 7
  
07-01 Guzman, Catarino Zárate. Turner, Paul R., 1929-.
Highland Chontal word and phrase elicitations
1967-06-2700:23:38

Abstract: Swadesh word list and fright story.

The Highland Chontal speaker on this program is identified as 63 years old at the time of the recording.

General physical description: 00:23:38


Geographic Name(s): Santa Maria Zapotitlán (Oaxaca, Mexico)

Subject(s): Chontal Indians; Chontal language

Access digital object:
http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/audio:13088

07-02 Morales, Mateo. Turner, Paul R., 1929-.
Highland Chontal word and phrase elicitations
1967-06-2700:21:21

Abstract: Swadesh word list and fright story.

The Highland Chontal speaker on this program is identified as 30 years old at the time of the recording.

General physical description: 00:21:21


Geographic Name(s): Santa Maria Zapotitlán (Oaxaca, Mexico)

Subject(s): Chontal language; Chontal Indians

Access digital object:
http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/audio:13096

 Tape 8
  
08-01 Rodriguez, Perfecto. Turner, Paul R., 1929-.
Highland Chontal word and phrase elicitations
1967-06-2800:21:35

Abstract: Swadesh word list and fright story.

The Highland Chontal speaker on this program is identified as 43 years old at the time of the recording.

General physical description: 00:21:35


Geographic Name(s): San José (Oaxaca, Mexico)

Subject(s): Chontal Indians; Chontal language

Access digital object:
http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/audio:13100

08-02 Turner, Paul R., 1929-. Pascano, Pablo Reyes.
Highland Chontal word and phrase elicitations
1967-06-2800:21:25

Abstract: Swadesh word list and fright story.

The Highland Chontal speaker on this program is identified as 46 years old at the time of the recording.

General physical description: 00:21:25


Geographic Name(s): Santa Maria Zapopitlán (Oaxaca, Mexico)

Subject(s): Chontal language; Chontal Indians

Access digital object:
http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/audio:13104

 Tape 9
  
09-01 Turner, Paul R., 1929-. Vasquez, Polito.
Highland Chontal word and phrase elicitations
1967-06-2800:27:12

Abstract: Swadesh word list and fright story.

The Highland Chontal speaker on this program is identified as 70 years old at the time of the recording.

General physical description: 00:27:12


Geographic Name(s): San José Chiltepec (Oaxaca, Mexico)

Subject(s): Chontal Indians; Chontal language

Access digital object:
http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/audio:13107

09-02 Turner, Paul R., 1929-. Rosales, Santo.
Highland Chontal word and phrase elicitations
1967-06-2800:18:07

Abstract: Swadesh word list and fright story.

The Highland Chontal speaker on this program is identified as 38 years old at the time of the recording.

General physical description: 00:18:07


Geographic Name(s): San José Chiltepec (Oaxaca, Mexico)

Subject(s): Chontal language; Chontal Indians

Access digital object:
http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/audio:13110

 Tape 10
  
10-01 Ricardo, José. Turner, Paul R., 1929-.
Highland Chontal word and phrase elicitations
1967-06-2800:32:23

Abstract: Swadesh word list and fright story.

The Highland Chontal speaker on this program is identified as 63 years old at the time of the recording.

General physical description: 00:32:23


Geographic Name(s): Santa Lucia Mecaltepec (Oaxaca, Mexico)

Subject(s): Chontal Indians; Chontal language

Access digital object:
http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/audio:13113

10-02 Turner, Paul R., 1929-. Peralto, Jacinto.
Highland Chontal word and phrase elicitations
1967-06-3000:20:17

Abstract: Swadesh word list and fright story.

The Highland Chontal speaker on this program is identified as 47 years old at the time of the recording.

General physical description: 00:20:17


Geographic Name(s): San Lorenzo (Oaxaca, Mexico)

Subject(s): Chontal language; Chontal Indians

Access digital object:
http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/audio:13116

 Tape 11
  
11-01 Martinez, Jeraldo. Turner, Paul R., 1929-.
Highland Chontal word and phrase elicitations
1967-07-0600:24:33

Abstract: Swadesh word list and fright story.

The Highland Chontal speaker on this program is identified as 35 years old at the time of the recording.

General physical description: 00:24:33


Geographic Name(s): San Lucas (Oaxaca, Mexico)

Subject(s): Chontal language; Chontal Indians

Access digital object:
http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/audio:13119

11-02 Ramirez, Miguel. Turner, Paul R., 1929-.
Highland Chontal word and phrase elicitations
1967-07-0600:16:44

Abstract: Swadesh word list and fright story.

The Highland Chontal speaker on this program is identified as 48 years old at the time of the recording.

General physical description: 00:16:44


Geographic Name(s): San Lucas (Oaxaca, Mexico)

Subject(s): Chontal language; Chontal Indians

Access digital object:
http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/audio:13122

 Tape 12
  
12-01 Ojeda, Maria. Turner, Paul R., 1929-.
Highland Chontal word and phrase elicitations
1967-07-0600:23:59

Abstract: Swadesh word list and fright story.

The Highland Chontal speaker on this program is identified as 80 years old at the time of the recording.

General physical description: 00:23:59


Geographic Name(s): Santa Maria Ecatepec (Oaxaca, Mexico)

Subject(s): Chontal Indians; Chontal language

Access digital object:
http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/audio:13125

12-02 Turner, Paul R., 1929-. Garcia, Pablo.
Highland Chontal word and phrase elicitations
1967-07-0600:23:03

Abstract: Swadesh word list and fright story.

The Highland Chontal speaker on this program is identified as 37 years old at the time of the recording.

General physical description: 00:23:03


Geographic Name(s): Santa Maria Ecatepec (Oaxaca, Mexico)

Subject(s): Chontal language; Chontal Indians

Access digital object:
http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/audio:13128

 Tape 13
  
13-01 Ramirez, Tomás. Turner, Paul R., 1929-.
Highland Chontal word and phrase elicitations
1967-07-0600:15:56

Abstract: Swadesh word list and fright story.

The Highland Chontal speaker on this program is identified as 20 years old at the time of the recording.

General physical description: 00:15:56


Geographic Name(s): San Lucas (Oaxaca, Mexico)

Subject(s): Chontal Indians; Chontal language

Access digital object:
http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/audio:13131

13-02 Turner, Paul R., 1929-. Ramirez, Tomás.
Highland Chontal word and phrase elicitations
1967-07-0700:16:39

Abstract: Swadesh word list and fright story.

The Highland Chontal speaker on this program is identified as 62 years old at the time of the recording.

General physical description: 00:16:39


Geographic Name(s): San Juan Acaltepec (Oaxaca, Mexico)

Subject(s): Chontal language; Chontal Indians

Access digital object:
http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/audio:13134

 Tape 14
  
14-01 Ramirez, Casildo. Turner, Paul R., 1929-.
Highland Chontal word and phrase elicitations
1967-07-0700:16:28

Abstract: Swadesh word list and fright story.

The Highland Chontal speaker on this program is identified as 28 years old at the time of the recording.

General physical description: 00:16:28


Geographic Name(s): San Juan Acaltepec (Oaxaca, Mexico)

Subject(s): Chontal Indians; Chontal language

Access digital object:
http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/audio:13137

14-02 Zárate, Pedro Chavez. Turner, Paul R., 1929-.
Highland Chontal word and phrase elicitations
1967-07-0700:19:28

Abstract: Swadesh word list and fright story.

The Highland Chontal speaker on this program is identified as 51 years old at the time of the recording.

General physical description: 00:19:28


Geographic Name(s): San Juan Acaltepec (Oaxaca, Mexico)

Subject(s): Chontal language; Chontal Indians

Access digital object:
http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/audio:13140

 Tape 15
  

Other Descriptive Information: When digitized, this tape was found to be blank.

 Tape 16
  
16-01 Martinez, Carino. Turner, Paul R., 1929-.
Highland Chontal word and phrase elicitations
1967-07-1000:25:12

Abstract: Swadesh word list and fright story.

The Highland Chontal speaker on this program is identified as 45 years old at the time of the recording.

General physical description: 00:25:12


Geographic Name(s): San Pablo Topiltepec (Oaxaca, Mexico)

Subject(s): Chontal Indians; Chontal language

Access digital object:
http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/audio:13143

16-02 Nolasco, Jeraldo. Turner, Paul R., 1929-.
Highland Chontal word and phrase elicitations
1967-07-1000:15:47

Abstract: Swadesh word list and fright story.

The Highland Chontal speaker on this program is identified as 21 years old at the time of the recording.

General physical description: 00:15:47


Geographic Name(s): San Pablo Topiltepec (Oaxaca, Mexico)

Subject(s): Chontal language; Chontal Indians

Access digital object:
http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/audio:13146

 Tape 17
  
17-01 Cortez, Tenacio. Turner, Paul R., 1929-.
Highland Chontal word and phrase elicitations
1967-07-1100:17:41

Abstract: Swadesh word list and fright story.

The Highland Chontal speaker on this program is identified as 57 years old at the time of the recording.

General physical description: 00:17:41


Geographic Name(s): San Pablo Topiltepec (Oaxaca, Mexico)

Subject(s): Chontal Indians; Chontal language

Access digital object:
http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/audio:13149

17-02 Turner, Paul R., 1929-. Flores, Enrique Cruz.
Highland Chontal word and phrase elicitations
1967-07-1100:21:01

Abstract: Swadesh word list and fright story.

The Highland Chontal speaker on this program is identified as 26 years old at the time of the recording.

General physical description: 00:21:01


Geographic Name(s): San Pedro Tepacaltepec (Oaxaca, Mexico)

Subject(s): Chontal language; Chontal Indians

Access digital object:
http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/audio:13152

 Tape 18
  
18-01 Gonzalez, Tomás. Turner, Paul R., 1929-.
Highland Chontal word and phrase elicitations
1967-07-1100:23:19

Abstract: Swadesh word list and fright story.

The Highland Chontal speaker on this program is identified as 58 years old at the time of the recording.

General physical description: 00:23:19


Geographic Name(s): San Pedro Tepacaltepec (Oaxaca, Mexico)

Subject(s): Chontal Indians; Chontal language

Access digital object:
http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/audio:13155

18-02 Turner, Paul R., 1929-. Mendoza, Santo Rendón.
Highland Chontal word and phrase elicitations
1967-07-1200:22:14

Abstract: Swadesh word list and fright story.

The Highland Chontal speaker on this program is identified as 45 years old at the time of the recording.

General physical description: 00:22:14


Geographic Name(s): Santo Domingo Chontecomatlan (Oaxaca, Mexico)

Subject(s): Chontal language; Chontal Indians

Access digital object:
http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/audio:13158

 Tape 19
  
19-01 Turner, Paul R., 1929-. Vasquez, Ipolito.
Highland Chontal word and phrase elicitations
1967-07-1200:17:00

Abstract: Swadesh word list and fright story.

The Highland Chontal speaker on this program is identified as 32 years old at the time of the recording.

General physical description: 00:17:00


Geographic Name(s): Santo Domingo Chontecomatlan (Oaxaca, Mexico)

Subject(s): Chontal Indians; Chontal language

Access digital object:
http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/audio:13161

19-02 Turner, Paul R., 1929-. Rodriguez, Selso Melecio Torres.
Highland Chontal word and phrase elicitations
1967-07-1200:23:28

Abstract: Swadesh word list and fright story.

The Highland Chontal speaker on this program is identified as 72 years old at the time of the recording.

General physical description: 00:23:28


Geographic Name(s): Santo Domingo Chontecomatlan (Oaxaca, Mexico)

Subject(s): Chontal language; Chontal Indians

Access digital object:
http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/audio:13164

 Tape 20
  
20-01 Turner, Paul R., 1929-. Velasque, Bernabel.
Highland Chontal word and phrase elicitations
1967-07-1200:19:57

Abstract: Swadesh word list and fright story.

The Highland Chontal speaker on this program is identified as 21 years old at the time of the recording.

General physical description: 00:19:57


Geographic Name(s): San Andres Tlahuitotepec (Oaxaca, Mexico)

Subject(s): Chontal language; Chontal Indians

Access digital object:
http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/audio:13167

20-02 Jarquin, Julián. Turner, Paul R., 1929-.
Highland Chontal word and phrase elicitations
1967-07-1200:20:53

Abstract: Swadesh word list and fright story.

The Highland Chontal speaker on this program is identified as 56 years old at the time of the recording.

General physical description: 00:20:53


Geographic Name(s): San Lucas (Oaxaca, Mexico)

Subject(s): Chontal language; Chontal Indians

Access digital object:
http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/audio:23981

 Tape 21
  
21-01 Ramirez, Antonio. Turner, Paul R., 1929-.
Highland Chontal word and phrase elicitations
1967-07-1300:24:17

Abstract: Swadesh word list and fright story.

The Highland Chontal speaker on this program is identified as 59 years old at the time of the recording.

General physical description: 00:24:17


Geographic Name(s): Santo Tomás Teipan (Oaxaca, Mexico)

Subject(s): Chontal Indians; Chontal language

Access digital object:
http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/audio:13173

21-02 Turner, Paul R., 1929-. Ramirez, Hernando.
Highland Chontal word and phrase elicitations
1967-07-1300:21:03

Abstract: Swadesh word list and fright story.

The Highland Chontal speaker on this program is identified as 22 years old at the time of the recording.

General physical description: 00:21:03


Geographic Name(s): Santo Tomás Teipan (Oaxaca, Mexico)

Subject(s): Chontal language; Chontal Indians

Access digital object:
http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/audio:13176

 Tape 22
  
22-01 Ramirez, Arnulfo. Turner, Paul R., 1929-.
Highland Chontal word and phrase elicitations
1967-07-1300:18:46

Abstract: Swadesh word list and fright story.

The Highland Chontal speaker on this program is identified as 45 years old at the time of the recording.

General physical description: 00:18:46


Geographic Name(s): Santo Tomás Teipan (Oaxaca, Mexico)

Subject(s): Chontal Indians; Chontal language

Access digital object:
http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/audio:13179

22-02 Turner, Paul R., 1929-. Moreno, Luis.
Highland Chontal word and phrase elicitations
1967-06-2300:17:34

Abstract: Swadesh word list and fright story.

The Highland Chontal speaker on this program is identified as 39 years old at the time of the recording.

General physical description: 00:17:34


Geographic Name(s): San Lorenzo (Oaxaca, Mexico)

Subject(s): Chontal language; Chontal Indians

Access digital object:
http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/audio:13182

 Tape 23
  
23-01 Abendaño, Maximo. Turner, Paul R., 1929-.
Highland Chontal word and phrase elicitations
1967-07-0300:41:35

Abstract: Swadesh word list and fright story.

The Highland Chontal speaker on this program is identified as 50 years old at the time of the recording.

General physical description: 00:41:35


Geographic Name(s): San Pedro (Oaxaca, Mexico)

Subject(s): Chontal Indians; Chontal language

Access digital object:
http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/audio:23982

23-02 Turner, Paul R., 1929-. Diaz, Nestacio Terang.
Highland Chontal word and phrase elicitations
1967-06-3000:20:07

Abstract: Swadesh word list and fright story.

The Highland Chontal speaker on this program is identified as 56 years old at the time of the recording.

General physical description: 00:20:07


Geographic Name(s): San Lorenzo (Oaxaca, Mexico)

Subject(s): Chontal language; Chontal Indians

Access digital object:
http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/audio:13188