Stories in Chitimacha

Mss.Rec.7

Date: 1933, 1934 | Size: 2 reel(s)

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Abstract

This collection primarily contains Chitimacha material, with some additional Nootka material, originally recorded on 23 wax cylinders by Morris Swadesh in 1933 and 1934. The recordings were transferred circa 1951 to 2 sound tape reels. Due to the poor condition of the original cylinders, the sound quality of the recordings is generally poor. Tape 1 contains elicited sentences, folklore, and autobiographical stories told in Chitimacha by Benjamin Paul, chief from 1903 to 1934, and Delphine Ducloux, the last known speaker of Chitimacha. Recorded in Louisiana in 1933 on 22 wax cylinders. Tape 2 contains elicited sentences, unidentified narrative, and some singing in Nootka by Alex Thomas. Recorded at Port Alberni, British Columbia, on 1 wax cylinder in 1934.

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

2 sound tape reels (1 hr., 53 min.) : analog, 3 3/4 ips, 2 track, mono; 7 in.

Provenance

Donated by Morris Swadesh in 1950.

Processing information

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

Related material

Morris Swadesh's Chitimacha dictionary file, Chitimacha-English dictionary, fieldnotes, grammar, texts, vocabulary, and other material can be found in the American Council of Learned Societies Committee on Native American Languages, American Philosophical Society [ACLS Collection] (Mss.497.3.B63c.)

Indexing Terms

Genre(s)

Sound recordings

Subject(s)

Animals -- Folklore
Basket making
Chitimacha Indians -- Folklore
Chitimacha language
Indians of North America -- Migrations
Nootka Indians -- Music
Nootka language

Detailed Inventory


Audio recordings			Request Series for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Series
01-01 Swadesh, Morris, 1909-1967. Paul, Benjamin. Rabbit Splits His Nose	1934	1 .mp3 ; 00:07:50	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 (Cylinder recording) as well as an uncompressed digitized version of this recording. General physical description: 00:07:50 Geographic Name(s): Louisiana Subject(s): Chitimacha Indians -- Folklore; Animals -- Folklore; Chitimacha language; Rabbits -- Folklore Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:5814
02-01 Paul, Benjamin. Swadesh, Morris, 1909-1967. Grandmother Teasing Song; How the Indian Came	1934	1 .mp3 ; 00:05:45	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 (Cylinder recording) as well as an uncompressed digitized version of this recording. General physical description: 00:05:45 Geographic Name(s): Louisiana Subject(s): Chitimacha Indians -- Folklore; Indians of North America -- Migrations; Chitimacha language Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:5820
03-01 Paul, Benjamin. Swadesh, Morris, 1909-1967. The Chart of the Sky; Old Owl Woman	1934-09-17	1 .mp3 ; 00:07:15	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 (Cylinder recording) as well as an uncompressed digitized version of this recording. General physical description: 00:07:15 Geographic Name(s): Louisiana Subject(s): Owls -- Folklore; Chitimacha language; Chitimacha Indians -- Folklore Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:5819
04-01 Paul, Benjamin. Swadesh, Morris, 1909-1967. Rabbit Splits His Nose; Wolf and Turtle	1934	1 .mp3 ; 00:07:24	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 (Cylinder recording) as well as an uncompressed digitized version of this recording. General physical description: 00:07:24 Geographic Name(s): Louisiana Subject(s): Turtles; Wolves -- Folklore; Rabbits -- Folklore; Chitimacha Indians -- Folklore; Chitimacha language Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:5813
05-01 Swadesh, Morris, 1909-1967. Paul, Benjamin. Mockingbird and Owl; Two Chickens; When the World Began [1 of 2]	1934	1 .mp3 ; 00:05:54	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 (Cylinder recording) as well as an uncompressed digitized version of this recording. General physical description: 00:05:54 Geographic Name(s): Louisiana Subject(s): Mockingbirds -- Folklore; Chickens; Chitimacha language; Creation -- Mythology; Chitimacha Indians -- Folklore Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:5818
06-01 Swadesh, Morris, 1909-1967. Paul, Benjamin. When the World Began [2 of 2]; Some Sentences Continued and Concluded; The Neighbors' Fight [beginning]	1934	1 .mp3 ; 00:05:38	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 (Cylinder recording) as well as an uncompressed digitized version of this recording. General physical description: 00:05:38 Geographic Name(s): Louisiana Subject(s): Chitimacha language; Creation -- Mythology; Chitimacha Indians -- Folklore Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:5815
07-01 Swadesh, Morris, 1909-1967. Paul, Benjamin. Chitimacha sentences	1934	1 .mp3 ; 00:05:25	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 (Cylinder recording) as well as an uncompressed digitized version of this recording. General physical description: 00:05:25 Geographic Name(s): Louisiana Subject(s): Chitimacha language Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:5816
08-01 Swadesh, Morris, 1909-1967. Paul, Benjamin. The Snake-Bite Story; Chitimacha Phrases	1934	1 .mp3 ; 00:05:27	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 (Cylinder recording) as well as an uncompressed digitized version of this recording. General physical description: 00:05:27 Geographic Name(s): Louisiana Subject(s): Chitimacha language; Snakes; Chitimacha Indians -- Folklore Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:5821
09-01 Swadesh, Morris, 1909-1967. Paul, Benjamin. Stories in Chitimacha, Cylinder #9 (Deer and Turtle as Rivals [1 of 2]?)	1934	1 .mp3 ; 00:05:41	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
Untitled cylinder. May be "Deer and Turtle as Rivals (part 1 of 2)" Location of originals: This file is a compressed, digitized version of the original. The APS Library maintains the original format (Cylinder recording) as well as an uncompressed digitized version of this recording. General physical description: 00:05:41 Geographic Name(s): Louisiana Subject(s): Chitimacha language; Animals -- Folklore; Chitimacha Indians -- Folklore; Turtles; Deer Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:5817
10-01 Swadesh, Morris, 1909-1967. Paul, Benjamin. Deer and Turtle as Rivals [2 of 2]	1934	1 .mp3 ; 00:05:52	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 (Cylinder recording) as well as an uncompressed digitized version of this recording. General physical description: 00:05:52 Geographic Name(s): Louisiana Subject(s): Chitimacha language; Turtles; Animals -- Folklore; Deer Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:5806
11-01 Paul, Benjamin. Swadesh, Morris, 1909-1967. DuPlessis in League with the Devil [1 of 2]	1934	1 .mp3 ; 00:03:09	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 (Cylinder recording) as well as an uncompressed digitized version of this recording. General physical description: 00:03:09 Geographic Name(s): Louisiana Subject(s): Devil -- Folklore; Chitimacha language Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:5805
12-01 Swadesh, Morris, 1909-1967. Paul, Benjamin. DuPlessis in League with the Devil [2 of 2]; How Longhorn Got Her Name	1934	1 .mp3 ; 00:02:58	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 (Cylinder recording) as well as an uncompressed digitized version of this recording. General physical description: 00:02:58 Geographic Name(s): Louisiana Subject(s): Devil -- Folklore; Chitimacha language; Chitimacha Indians -- Folklore Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:5809
13-01 Paul, Benjamin. Swadesh, Morris, 1909-1967. Marriage of the Chief's Daughters	1934	1 .mp3 ; 00:02:47	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 (Cylinder recording) as well as an uncompressed digitized version of this recording. General physical description: 00:02:47 Geographic Name(s): Louisiana Subject(s): Chitimacha language; Marriage Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:5808
14-01 Swadesh, Morris, 1909-1967. Paul, Benjamin. The Snake-Bite Story	1934	1 .mp3 ; 00:02:41	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 (Cylinder recording) as well as an uncompressed digitized version of this recording. General physical description: 00:02:41 Geographic Name(s): Louisiana Subject(s): Snakes; Chitimacha language; Chitimacha Indians -- Folklore Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:5807
15-01 Swadesh, Morris, 1909-1967. Paul, Benjamin. Some Talk About Hunting	1934	1 .mp3 ; 00:03:07	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 (Cylinder recording) as well as an uncompressed digitized version of this recording. General physical description: 00:03:07 Geographic Name(s): Louisiana Subject(s): Hunting; Chitimacha language Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:5803
16-01 Ducloux, Delphine. Swadesh, Morris, 1909-1967. Stories in Chitimacha, Cylinder #16	1934	1 .mp3 ; 00:02:59	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 (Cylinder recording) as well as an uncompressed digitized version of this recording. General physical description: 00:02:59 Geographic Name(s): Louisiana Subject(s): Chitimacha language; Chitimacha Indians -- Folklore Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:5800
17-01 Swadesh, Morris, 1909-1967. Ducloux, Delphine. How I Learned to Weave Baskets	1934	1 .mp3 ; 00:03:03	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 (Cylinder recording) as well as an uncompressed digitized version of this recording. General physical description: 00:03:03 Geographic Name(s): Louisiana Subject(s): Chitimacha language; Basket making Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:5801
18-01 Ducloux, Delphine. Swadesh, Morris, 1909-1967. A Selfish Woman	1934	1 .mp3 ; 00:05:18	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 (Cylinder recording) as well as an uncompressed digitized version of this recording. General physical description: 00:05:18 Geographic Name(s): Louisiana Subject(s): Chitimacha language Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:5802
19-01 Swadesh, Morris, 1909-1967. Ducloux, Delphine. A Selfish Woman, further 45-55, sentences 1-4	1934	1 .mp3 ; 00:05:12	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
Numbering in title refers to location of recorded material on original wax cylinder. Location of originals: This file is a compressed, digitized version of the original. The APS Library maintains the original format (Cylinder recording) as well as an uncompressed digitized version of this recording. General physical description: 00:05:12 Geographic Name(s): Louisiana Subject(s): Chitimacha language Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:5799
20-01 Swadesh, Morris, 1909-1967. Ducloux, Delphine. Chitimacha Speech & Songs	1934	1 .mp3 ; 00:05:07	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 (Cylinder recording) as well as an uncompressed digitized version of this recording. General physical description: 00:05:07 Geographic Name(s): Louisiana Subject(s): Chitimacha Indians -- Folklore; Chitimacha language Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:5811
21-01 Ducloux, Delphine. Swadesh, Morris, 1909-1967. Chitimacha Sentences	1934	1 .mp3 ; 00:05:08	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 (Cylinder recording) as well as an uncompressed digitized version of this recording. General physical description: 00:05:08 Geographic Name(s): Louisiana Subject(s): Chitimacha language Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:5798
22-01 Swadesh, Morris, 1909-1967. Ducloux, Delphine. Chitimacha Sentences	1934	1 .mp3 ; 00:05:42	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
Access digital object: https://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/audio%3A24669
23-01 Thomas, Alex. Swadesh, Morris, 1909-1967. Nootka Sentences and Story	1933	1 .mp3 ; 00:07:48	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 (Cylinder recording) as well as an uncompressed digitized version of this recording. General physical description: 00:07:48 Geographic Name(s): Port Alberni (B.C.) Subject(s): Nootka Indians -- Music; Nootka language Access digital object: https://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/audio%3A5804/