Hopi ethnoanatomy

Mss.Rec.95

Date: 1972 | Size: 5 reel(s)

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Abstract

Field recordings made in 1972 at New Oraibi, Arizona, by Richard A. Swanson. Discussion of Hopi terms and concepts relating to anatomy and medicine. Includes elicitation of sentences using anatomical terms and occasional miscellaneous autobiographical anecdotes and discussion of other aspects of Hopi life.

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Collection Information

Physical description

5 sound tape reels (10 hr., 36 min.) : analog, half track, 3 3/4 ips, mono ; 5 in & 7 in.

Provenance

Donated by Richard A. Swanson in 1973. 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.

Note on cultural sensitivities

Materials in this collection may be considered culturally sensitive by the Native communities from which they originate. Researchers who access this material should be mindful of these sensitivities and should contact reference staff with any questions about potentially sensitive material.

Indexing Terms

Genre(s)

Sound recordings

Subject(s)

Hopi Indians -- Ethnoanatomy
Hopi Indians -- Social life and customs

Detailed Inventory

Tape 1			Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
01-01 Sekiastewa, Willard. Swanson, Richard Alan, 1947-. Internal parts, lungs, heart, liver, brain, etc.	1972-07	00:30:07	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
Discussion of Hopi anatomical terms. Also includes occasional miscellaneous autobiographical anecdotes and discussion of other aspects of Hopi life. General physical description: 00:30:07 Geographic Name(s): New Oraibi (Ariz.) Subject(s): Hopi Indians -- Social life and customs; Germans; Hopi Indians -- Ethnoanatomy Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/audio:23304
01-02 Swanson, Richard Alan, 1947-. Sekiastewa, Willard. Soul, circumcision, body fluids, "tonsils," male/female reproductive organs	1972-07-10	01:10:33	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
Discussion of Hopi anatomical terms. Also includes occasional miscellaneous autobiographical anecdotes and discussion of other aspects of Hopi life. General physical description: 01:10:33 Geographic Name(s): New Oraibi (Ariz.) Subject(s): Hopi Indians -- Social life and customs; Hopi Indians -- Ethnoanatomy Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/audio:23296
01-03 Sekiastewa, Willard. Swanson, Richard Alan, 1947-. Surface features, warts, moles, sear, etc.; mouth, teeth, lips; discussion of leprosy; 'sensitive' parts of body	1972-07	00:39:29	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
Discussion of Hopi anatomical terms. Also includes occasional miscellaneous autobiographical anecdotes and discussion of other aspects of Hopi life. This program includes some discussion of education among Hopi, those who stay, those who leave, etc. General physical description: 00:39:29 Geographic Name(s): New Oraibi (Ariz.) Subject(s): Hopi Indians -- Education; Hopi Indians -- Ethnoanatomy; Hopi Indians -- Social life and customs Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/audio:23297
01-04 Sekiastewa, Willard. Swanson, Richard Alan, 1947-. Womb, afterbirth, conception concepts, umbilical cord, whorl, tonsils, larynx	1972-07-12	00:28:17	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
Discussion of Hopi anatomical terms. Also includes occasional miscellaneous autobiographical anecdotes and discussion of other aspects of Hopi life. General physical description: 00:28:17 Geographic Name(s): New Oraibi (Ariz.) Subject(s): Hopi Indians -- Ethnoanatomy; Hopi Indians -- Social life and customs Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/audio:23298
01-05 Sekiastewa, Willard. Swanson, Richard Alan, 1947-. Sentence constructions in Hopi using anatomical terms	1972-07-13	00:33:11	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
Discussion of Hopi anatomical terms. Also includes occasional miscellaneous autobiographical anecdotes and discussion of other aspects of Hopi life. General physical description: 00:33:11 Geographic Name(s): New Oraibi (Ariz.) Subject(s): Hopi Indians -- Ethnoanatomy; Hopi Indians -- Social life and customs Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/audio:23295
Tape 2			Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
02-01 Swanson, Richard Alan, 1947-. Sekiastewa, Willard. Parts of arm-hand, ribs, bones, muscles	1972-07-13	01:10:01	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
Discussion of Hopi anatomical terms. Also includes occasional miscellaneous autobiographical anecdotes and discussion of other aspects of Hopi life. General physical description: 01:10:01 Geographic Name(s): New Oraibi (Ariz.) Subject(s): Hopi Indians -- Ethnoanatomy; Hopi Indians -- Social life and customs Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/audio:23301
02-02 Sekiastewa, Willard. Swanson, Richard Alan, 1947-. Sentences in Hopi using anatomical terms; bones, flesh vs. meat	1972-07-13	01:09:50	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
Discussion of Hopi anatomical terms. Also includes occasional miscellaneous autobiographical anecdotes and discussion of other aspects of Hopi life. General physical description: 01:09:50 Geographic Name(s): New Oraibi (Ariz.) Subject(s): Hopi Indians -- Social life and customs; Hopi Indians -- Ethnoanatomy Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/audio:23299
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03-01 Swanson, Richard Alan, 1947-. Sekiastewa, Willard. Hopi sentences, discussion of bones, fetuses, 'nerves,' marrow, spinal cord, and 'tóko' (body)	1972-07	01:03:41	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
Discussion of Hopi anatomical terms. Also includes occasional miscellaneous autobiographical anecdotes and discussion of other aspects of Hopi life. "Discussion of bones (cont'd) in Hopi Sentences--where fetus comes from, development with mother, 'nerves', marrow, spinal cord, discussion of 'tóko' (body)." General physical description: 01:03:41 Geographic Name(s): New Oraibi (Ariz.) Subject(s): Hopi Indians -- Ethnoanatomy; Hopi Indians -- Social life and customs Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/audio:23300
03-02 Sekiastewa, Willard. Swanson, Richard Alan, 1947-. Discussion of types of hair, Hopi sentences, tonsils	1972-07	01:03:44	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
Discussion of Hopi anatomical terms. Also includes occasional miscellaneous autobiographical anecdotes and discussion of other aspects of Hopi life. General physical description: 01:03:44 Geographic Name(s): New Oraibi (Ariz.) Subject(s): Hopi Indians -- Social life and customs; Hopi Indians -- Ethnoanatomy Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/audio:23303
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04-01 Swanson, Richard Alan, 1947-. Sekiastewa, Willard. Discussion of body, review of terms and phrases	1972-07-27	00:50:35	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
Discussion of Hopi anatomical terms. Also includes occasional miscellaneous autobiographical anecdotes and discussion of other aspects of Hopi life. General physical description: 00:50:35 Geographic Name(s): New Oraibi (Ariz.) Subject(s): Hopi Indians -- Ethnoanatomy; Hopi Indians -- Social life and customs Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/audio:23305
04-02 Sekiastewa, Willard. Swanson, Richard Alan, 1947-. Review of terms, phrases, and sentences	1972-07-27	00:52:36	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
Abstract: Field recordings made in by . Discussion of Hopi terms and concepts relating to anatomy and medicine. Includes elicitation of sentences using anatomical terms. Discussion of Hopi anatomical terms. Also includes occasional miscellaneous autobiographical anecdotes and discussion of other aspects of Hopi life. General physical description: 00:52:36 Geographic Name(s): New Oraibi (Ariz.) Subject(s): Hopi Indians -- Social life and customs; Hopi Indians -- Ethnoanatomy Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/audio:23293
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05-01 Sekiastewa, Willard. Swanson, Richard Alan, 1947-. Discussion of 'tóko' (body) [1 of 2]	1972-07	00:32:19	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
Discussion of Hopi anatomical terms. Also includes occasional miscellaneous autobiographical anecdotes and discussion of other aspects of Hopi life. General physical description: 00:32:19 Geographic Name(s): New Oraibi (Ariz.) Subject(s): Hopi Indians -- Ethnoanatomy; Hopi Indians -- Social life and customs Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/audio:23302
05-02 Sekiastewa, Willard. Swanson, Richard Alan, 1947-. Discussion of 'tóko' (body) [2 of 2]	1972-07	00:32:11	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
Discussion of Hopi anatomical terms. Also includes occasional miscellaneous autobiographical anecdotes and discussion of other aspects of Hopi life. General physical description: 00:32:11 Geographic Name(s): New Oraibi (Ariz.) Subject(s): Hopi Indians -- Social life and customs; Hopi Indians -- Ethnoanatomy Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/audio:23294