Tuscarora language materials narrated by Chief Elton Greene

Mss.Rec.88

Date: 1971-1972 | Size: 6 reel(s)

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Abstract

Tuscarora linguistic material, given by consultant in English and Tuscarora. Includes verbs, grammar, numerals, days, months, seasons, greetings, weather, body parts, and colors. Also includes a short speech given in Tuscarora, then English, on how Tuscarora chiefs are chosen and the preservation of Tuscarora language and customs.

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

6 sound tape reels (2 hr., 25 min.) : analog, 7 1/2 ips, 2 track, mono ; 5 in.

Provenance

Donated by Marianne Mithun in 1972 (Acc. 1972 1546rec). 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.

Indexing Terms

Genre(s)

Sound recordings

Subject(s)

Tuscarora Indians -- Politics and government
Tuscarora Indians -- Social life and customs
Tuscarora language

Detailed Inventory

Tape 1			Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
01-01 Greene, Elton. Mithun, Marianne. Tuscarora Language Materials, Side 1	1971-06-24	1 .mp3 ; 00:15:01	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: 00:15:01 Subject(s): Time -- Terminology; Tuscarora language Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:3678
01-02 Mithun, Marianne. Greene, Elton. Tuscarora Language Materials, Side 2	1971-06-25	1 .mp3 ; 00:16:02	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: 00:16:02 Subject(s): Tuscarora language Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:3679
Tape 2			Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
02-01 Greene, Elton. Mithun, Marianne. Tuscarora Language Materials, Side 3	1971-07-02	1 .mp3 ; 00:16:19	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: 00:16:19 Subject(s): Weather; Tuscarora language Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:3682
02-02 Mithun, Marianne. Greene, Elton. Tuscarora Language Materials, Side 4	1971-07-07	1 .mp3 ; 00:14:01	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: 00:14:01 Subject(s): Tuscarora language Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:3688
Tape 3			Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
03-01 Mithun, Marianne. Greene, Elton. Tuscarora Language Materials, Side 5	1971-07-13	1 .mp3 ; 00:09:32	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: 00:09:32 Subject(s): Human body -- Terminology; Colors, Words for; Tuscarora language Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:3681
03-02 Mithun, Marianne. Greene, Elton. Tuscarora Language Materials, Side 6	1971-07-15	1 .mp3 ; 00:12:27	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 (Sound tape reel) as well as an uncompressed digitized version of this recording. General physical description: 00:12:27 Subject(s): Tuscarora language Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:3686
Tape 4			Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
04-01 Greene, Elton. Mithun, Marianne. Tuscarora Language Materials, Side 7 (The Lord's Prayer)	1971-07-19	1 .mp3 ; 00:12:46	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: 00:12:46 Subject(s): Lord's prayer; Tuscarora language Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:3683
04-02 Mithun, Marianne. Greene, Elton. Tuscarora Language Materials, Side 8	1971-07-23	1 .mp3 ; 00:10:58	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 (Sound tape reel) as well as an uncompressed digitized version of this recording. General physical description: 00:10:58 Subject(s): Tuscarora language Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:3685
Tape 5			Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
05-01 Greene, Elton. Mithun, Marianne. Tuscarora Language Materials, Side 9	1971-07-25	1 .mp3 ; 00:13:59	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
Covers miscellaneous expressions and grammatical constructions, followed by a short speech given in Tuscarora, then English, on how Tuscarora chiefs are chosen and the preservation of Tuscarora language and customs. 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: 00:13:59 Subject(s): Tuscarora Indians -- Social life and customs; Tuscarora Indians -- Politics and government; Tuscarora language Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:3680
05-02 Mithun, Marianne. Greene, Elton. Tuscarora Language Materials, Side 10	1971-07-28	1 .mp3 ; 00:11:36	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: 00:11:36 Subject(s): Tuscarora language Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:3687
Tape 6			Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
06-01 Greene, Elton. Mithun, Marianne. Tuscarora Language Materials, Side 11	1971-08-03	1 .mp3 ; 00:12:10	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: 00:12:10 Subject(s): Tuscarora language Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:3684