Stoney (Assiniboine) texts taken at Stoney Reserve, Morley, Alberta

Mss.Rec.87

Date: 1968, 1971 | Size: 3 reel(s)

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Abstract

This collection consists of one tape of a New Years' Service held at a Community Hall on 1 January 1968, and two tapes of autobiographical stories, folkloric stories, tribal histories, and descriptions of customs given in the Stoney language only by Carl Simeon (identified as a "speaker of the younger dialect") on 21 August 1971 and by Willie Good Stoney (identified as a "speaker of theh older dialect") on 23 August 1971.

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

3 sound tape reels (52 min.) : analog, 3 3/4 ips, half track, mono ; 5 in.

Provenance

Donated by Allan R. Taylor in 1972 (Acc.1972 636ms). 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

Transcriptions and translations of the texts on these recordings can be found in Phillips Fund collection (Mss.497.3.Am4).

Indexing Terms

Genre(s)

Sound recordings

Subject(s)

Assiniboine Indians -- Education
Assiniboine Indians -- First contact with Europeans
Assiniboine Indians -- Folklore
Assiniboine Indians -- Food
Assiniboine Indians -- History
Assiniboine Indians -- Religion
Assiniboine Indians -- Social life and customs
Canada. Treaties, etc. 1877 September 22
Cree language
Indian sign language
Indians of North America -- Alberta -- History
Sarsi language
Siksika Indians
Siksika language
Stoney language

Detailed Inventory

Tape 1			Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
01-01 Wesley, Lazarus. Taylor, Allan R. (Allan Ross), 1931-. Snow, John. Rider, Dillon. Harbeck, Warren A.. New Years' service at Community Hall	1971-08-24; 1968-01-01	1 .mp3 ; 00:07:10	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
A transcription of this program in Stoney and an English translation are available in the collector's documentation. 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: 00:07:10 Geographic Name(s): Morley (Alta.) Subject(s): Assiniboine Indians -- Social life and customs; Stoney language; Prayers; New Year sermons; Assiniboine Indians -- Religion Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:3708
Tape 2			Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
02-01 Taylor, Allan R. (Allan Ross), 1931-. Simeon, Carl. Band Council, Culture	1971-08-21	1 .mp3 ; 00:07:13	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
A text given in Stoney (Nakoda) only by Carl Simeon, identified as a "speaker of younger dialect." Introduced in English by the collector. A transcription of this text in Stoney and an English translation are available in the collector's documentation. 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: 00:07:13 Geographic Name(s): Morley (Alta.) Subject(s): Assiniboine Indians -- Kings and rulers; Assiniboine Indians -- Education; Stoney language Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:3704
02-02 Taylor, Allan R. (Allan Ross), 1931-. Simeon, Carl. Life Story	1971-08-21	1 .mp3 ; 00:02:50	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
A text given in Stoney (Nakoda) only by Carl Simeon, identified as a "speaker of younger dialect." A transcription of this text in Stoney and an English translation are available in the collector's documentation. 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: 00:02:50 Geographic Name(s): Morley (Alta.) Subject(s): Autobiography; Assiniboine Indians; Stoney language Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:3703
02-03 Taylor, Allan R. (Allan Ross), 1931-. Simeon, Carl. History	1971-08-21	1 .mp3 ; 00:01:11	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
A text given in Stoney (Nakoda) only by Carl Simeon, identified as a "speaker of younger dialect." A transcription of this text in Stoney and an English translation are available in the collector's documentation. 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: 00:01:11 Geographic Name(s): Morley (Alta.) Subject(s): Indian sign language; Stoney language Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:3713
02-04 Taylor, Allan R. (Allan Ross), 1931-. Simeon, Carl. What kind of love they have	1971-08-21	1 .mp3 ; 00:02:17	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
A text given in Stoney (Nakoda) only by Carl Simeon, identified as a "speaker of younger dialect." A transcription of this text in Stoney and an English translation are available in the collector's documentation. 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: 00:02:17 Geographic Name(s): Morley (Alta.) Subject(s): Siksika Indians; Assiniboine Indians; Stoney language Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:3705
02-05 Taylor, Allan R. (Allan Ross), 1931-. Simeon, Carl. Different languages	1971-08-21	1 .mp3 ; 00:02:49	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
A text given in Stoney (Nakoda) only by Carl Simeon, identified as a "speaker of younger dialect." A transcription of this text in Stoney and an English translation are available in the collector's documentation. 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: 00:02:49 Geographic Name(s): Morley (Alta.) Subject(s): Cree language; Stoney language; Sarsi language; Siksika language Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:3710
Tape 3			Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
03-01 Taylor, Allan R. (Allan Ross), 1931-. Stoney, Will Good. History	1971-08-23	1 .mp3 ; 00:03:44	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
A text given in Stoney (Nakoda) only by Willie Good Stoney, identified as a "speaker of older dialect." Introduced in English by collector. A transcription of this text in Stoney and an English translation are available in the collector's documentation. 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: 00:03:44 Geographic Name(s): Morley (Alta.) Subject(s): Stoney language; Assiniboine Indians -- History; Assiniboine Indians -- Religion Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:3712
03-02 Taylor, Allan R. (Allan Ross), 1931-. Stoney, Will Good. How they eat	1971-08-23	1 .mp3 ; 00:00:30	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
A text given in Stoney (Nakoda) only by Willie Good Stoney, identified as a "speaker of older dialect." A transcription of this text in Stoney and an English translation are available in the collector's documentation. 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: 00:00:30 Geographic Name(s): Morley (Alta.) Subject(s): Stoney language; Assiniboine Indians -- Food Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:3714
03-03 Taylor, Allan R. (Allan Ross), 1931-. Stoney, Will Good. Indians	1971-08-23	1 .mp3 ; 00:02:12	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
A text given in Stoney (Nakoda) only by Willie Good Stoney, identified as a "speaker of older dialect." A transcription of this text in Stoney and an English translation are available in the collector's documentation. 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: 00:02:12 Geographic Name(s): Morley (Alta.) Subject(s): Cree Indians; Stoney language; Indians of North America -- Alberta -- History; Siksika Indians; Assiniboine Indians Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:3702
03-04 Taylor, Allan R. (Allan Ross), 1931-. Stoney, Will Good. Treaty Number 7	1971-08-23	1 .mp3 ; 00:05:24	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
A text given in Stoney (Nakoda) only by Willie Good Stoney, identified as a "speaker of older dialect." A transcription of this text in Stoney and an English translation are available in the collector's documentation. 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: 00:05:24 Geographic Name(s): Morley (Alta.) Subject(s): Assiniboine Indians; Cree Indians; Indians of North America -- Alberta -- History; Siksika Indians; Stoney language Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:3709
03-05 Taylor, Allan R. (Allan Ross), 1931-. Stoney, Will Good. Why they live in this reserve	1971-08-23	1 .mp3 ; 00:01:55	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
A text given in Stoney (Nakoda) only by Willie Good Stoney, identified as a "speaker of older dialect." A transcription of this text in Stoney and an English translation are available in the collector's documentation. 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: 00:01:55 Geographic Name(s): Morley (Alta.) Subject(s): Stoney language; Assiniboine Indians -- Social life and customs Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:3707
03-06 Taylor, Allan R. (Allan Ross), 1931-. Stoney, Will Good. How the first whitemen came	1971-08-23	1 .mp3 ; 00:05:36	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
A text given in Stoney (Nakoda) only by Willie Good Stoney, identified as a "speaker of older dialect." A transcription of this text in Stoney and an English translation are available in the collector's documentation. 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: 00:05:36 Geographic Name(s): Morley (Alta.) Subject(s): Stoney language; Assiniboine Indians -- First contact with Europeans; Assiniboine Indians -- History Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:3706
03-07 Taylor, Allan R. (Allan Ross), 1931-. Stoney, Will Good. Iktûmî	1971-08-23	1 .mp3 ; 00:09:13	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
A text given in Stoney (Nakoda) only by Willie Good Stoney, identified as a "speaker of older dialect." A transcription of this text in Stoney and an English translation are available in the collector's documentation. 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: 00:09:13 Geographic Name(s): Morley (Alta.) Subject(s): Bears -- Folklore; Assiniboine Indians -- Folklore; Stoney language Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:3711