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Abstract

A compilation LP record of Native American musical and dance recordings made by Gertrude Prokosch Kurath at numerous locations from 1952 to 1954, published in 1956. Also includes a 20-page booklet with extensive background information, biographical info on the performers, explanations of songs, musical analysis, and sheet music.

Scope and content

The record is divided into four sections: Algonquians, Iroquois Animal and War Dances, Food Spirit Dances, and Future Prospects. The Algonquians section is divided into sections according to the location of the recording: Meskwaki of Tama, Iowa; Ojibwa of Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin; Ojibwa of Baraga, Michigan; Ottawa of L'Arbre Croche, Michigan; Ottawa of Mikado, Michigan; Ojibwa of Isabella Reservation, Michigan. The remaining recordings feature Onondaga, Cayuga, and Seneca performers.

Collection information

Provenance

Donated by Gertrude Kurath.

General physical description

1 12" phonograph disc; 1 volume, 20 p. 1 sound disc (45 min.) : analog, 33 1/3 rpm, mono ; 12 in.

Related material

The original recordings for some of the material compiled on this record are available in the recording collections Songs and Dances of the Rural Ottawa and Chippewa Indians (Mss.Rec.20) and Songs from Lac du Flambeau Reservation, Wisconsin (Mss.Rec.75).

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Audio recordings
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01-01. Kurath, Gertrude Prokosch. Roberts, Wilson.
Buffalo Head Dance
1952 1.0 .mp3 ; 00:00:47Request File

From an LP titled "Songs and Dance of Great Lakes Indians," Ethnic Folkways Library, 1956. In section titled "Algonquians." Liner notes contain extensive notes on songs and performers, and musical analysis.

Location of originals: This file is a compressed, digitized version of the original. The APS Library maintains the original format (Phonograph record) as well as an uncompressed digitized version of this recording.

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Geographic Name(s): Tama (Iowa)

Subject(s): Fox dance; Fox Indians--Music

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01-02. Kurath, Gertrude Prokosch. Roberts, Wilson.
Buffalo Head Dance
1952 1.0 .mp3 ; 00:00:37Request File

From an LP titled "Songs and Dance of Great Lakes Indians," Ethnic Folkways Library, 1956. In section titled "Algonquians." Liner notes contain extensive documentation. Liner notes contain extensive notes on songs and performers, and musical analysis.

Location of originals: This file is a compressed, digitized version of the original. The APS Library maintains the original format (Phonograph record) as well as an uncompressed digitized version of this recording.

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Geographic Name(s): Tama (Iowa)

Subject(s): Fox dance; Fox Indians--Music

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01-03. Kurath, Gertrude Prokosch. Roberts, Wilson.
Bear-Claw or Grizzly Bear Dance
1952 1.0 .mp3 ; 00:00:58Request File

From an LP titled "Songs and Dance of Great Lakes Indians," Ethnic Folkways Library, 1956. In section titled "Algonquians." Liner notes contain extensive documentation. Liner notes contain extensive notes on songs and performers, and musical analysis.

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Geographic Name(s): Tama (Iowa)

Subject(s): Fox dance; Fox Indians--Music

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01-04. Kurath, Gertrude Prokosch. Roberts, Wilson.
Pipe of Peace or Calumet Dance
1952 1.0 .mp3 ; 00:01:06Request File

From an LP titled "Songs and Dance of Great Lakes Indians," Ethnic Folkways Library, 1956. Liner notes contain extensive documentation. In section titled "Algonquians." Liner notes contain extensive notes on songs and performers, and musical analysis.

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General physical description: 00:01:06


Geographic Name(s): Tama (Iowa)

Subject(s): Fox dance; Fox Indians--Music

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01-05. Kurath, Gertrude Prokosch. Roberts, Wilson.
Soldier or Victory Round Dance
1952 1.0 .mp3 ; 00:01:22Request File

From an LP titled "Songs and Dance of Great Lakes Indians," Ethnic Folkways Library, 1956. In section titled "Algonquians." Liner notes contain extensive notes on songs and performers, and musical analysis.

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General physical description: 00:01:22


Geographic Name(s): Tama (Iowa)

Subject(s): Fox dance; Fox Indians--Music

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01-06. Kurath, Gertrude Prokosch. Roberts, Wilson.
Love Song for Flute
1952 1.0 .mp3 ; 00:01:16Request File

From an LP titled "Songs and Dance of Great Lakes Indians," Ethnic Folkways Library, 1956. In section titled "Algonquians." Liner notes contain extensive notes on songs and performers, and musical analysis.

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General physical description: 00:01:16


Geographic Name(s): Tama (Iowa)

Subject(s): Flute--Performance; Fox Indians--Music

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01-07. Brown, George. Kurath, Gertrude Prokosch. Lacasse, Fred. Link, Sam. Martin, John.
Fish Dance
1952-08-22 1.0 .mp3 ; 00:00:36Request File

From an LP titled "Songs and Dance of Great Lakes Indians," Ethnic Folkways Library, 1956. In section titled "Algonquians." Liner notes contain extensive notes on songs and performers, and musical analysis.

Location of originals: This file is a compressed, digitized version of the original. The APS Library maintains the original format (Phonograph record) as well as an uncompressed digitized version of this recording.

General physical description: 00:00:36


Geographic Name(s): Lac du Flambeau Reservation (Wis.)

Subject(s): Ojibwa dance; Ojibwa Indians--Music

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01-08. Brown, George. Kurath, Gertrude Prokosch. Lacasse, Fred. Link, Sam. Martin, John.
Pipe of Peace Dance
1952-08-22 1.0 .mp3 ; 00:00:37Request File

From an LP titled "Songs and Dance of Great Lakes Indians," Ethnic Folkways Library, 1956. In section titled "Algonquians." Liner notes contain extensive notes on songs and performers, and musical analysis.

Location of originals: This file is a compressed, digitized version of the original. The APS Library maintains the original format (Phonograph record) as well as an uncompressed digitized version of this recording.

General physical description: 00:00:37


Geographic Name(s): Lac du Flambeau Reservation (Wis.)

Subject(s): Ojibwa dance; Ojibwa Indians--Music

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01-09. Brown, George. Kurath, Gertrude Prokosch. Lacasse, Fred. Link, Sam. Martin, John.
Pipe of Peace Dance
1952-08-22 1.0 .mp3 ; 00:00:42Request File

From an LP titled "Songs and Dance of Great Lakes Indians," Ethnic Folkways Library, 1956. In section titled "Algonquians." Liner notes contain extensive notes on songs and performers, and musical analysis.

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General physical description: 00:00:42


Geographic Name(s): Lac du Flambeau Reservation (Wis.)

Subject(s): Ojibwa dance; Ojibwa Indians--Music

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01-10. Brown, George. Kurath, Gertrude Prokosch. Lacasse, Fred. Link, Sam. Martin, John.
Powwow or Horse Dance
1952-08-22 1.0 .mp3 ; 00:01:23Request File

From an LP titled "Songs and Dance of Great Lakes Indians," Ethnic Folkways Library, 1956. In section titled "Algonquians." Liner notes contain extensive notes on songs and performers, and musical analysis.

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General physical description: 00:01:23


Geographic Name(s): Lac du Flambeau Reservation (Wis.)

Subject(s): Ojibwa dance; Ojibwa Indians--Music

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01-11. Brown, George. Kurath, Gertrude Prokosch. Lacasse, Fred. Link, Sam. Martin, John.
Fortynine Dance
1952-08-22 1.0 .mp3 ; 00:01:00Request File

From an LP titled "Songs and Dance of Great Lakes Indians," Ethnic Folkways Library, 1956. In section titled "Algonquians." Liner notes contain extensive notes on songs and performers, and musical analysis.

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General physical description: 00:01:00


Geographic Name(s): Lac du Flambeau Reservation (Wis.)

Subject(s): Ojibwa dance; Ojibwa Indians--Music

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01-12. Kurath, Gertrude Prokosch. Lacasse, Fred.
Oh Mary
1952-08-22 1.0 .mp3 ; 00:00:41Request File

From an LP titled "Songs and Dance of Great Lakes Indians," Ethnic Folkways Library, 1956. In section titled "Algonquians." Liner notes contain extensive notes on songs and performers, and musical analysis.

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General physical description: 00:00:41


Geographic Name(s): Lac du Flambeau Reservation (Wis.)

Subject(s): Indians of North America--Michigan--Music; Ojibwa dance; Ojibwa Indians--Music

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01-13. Kurath, Gertrude Prokosch. Shalifoe, Thomas.
Deer Song
1953-06 1.0 .mp3 ; 00:00:34Request File

From an LP titled "Songs and Dance of Great Lakes Indians," Ethnic Folkways Library, 1956. In section titled "Algonquians." Liner notes contain extensive notes on songs and performers, and musical analysis.

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General physical description: 00:00:34


Geographic Name(s): Baraga (Mich.)

Subject(s): Indians of North America--Michigan--Music; Ojibwa dance; Ojibwa Indians--Music

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01-14. Kurath, Gertrude Prokosch. Shalifoe, Thomas.
Catholic Ojibwa Hymn
1953-06 1.0 .mp3 ; 00:01:31Request File

Fourth, fifth, and sixth verses of "Jesus Wegwisiian" (Jesus who art the Son). From an LP titled "Songs and Dance of Great Lakes Indians," Ethnic Folkways Library, 1956. In section titled "Algonquians." Liner notes contain extensive notes on songs and performers, and musical analysis.

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General physical description: 00:01:31


Geographic Name(s): Baraga (Mich.)

Subject(s): Catholic Church--Hymns; Indians of North America--Michigan--Music; Ojibwa Indians--Music; Ojibwa Indians--Religion

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01-15. Kurath, Gertrude Prokosch. Shagonaby, Susan.
War Rally Song
1954 1.0 .mp3 ; 00:00:24Request File

From an LP titled "Songs and Dance of Great Lakes Indians," Ethnic Folkways Library, 1956. In section titled "Algonquians." Liner notes contain extensive notes on songs and performers, and musical analysis.

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General physical description: 00:00:24


Geographic Name(s): Harbor Springs (Mich.)

Subject(s): Indians of North America--Michigan--Music; Ottawa dance; Ottawa Indians--Music

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01-16. Kenosha, David. Kurath, Gertrude Prokosch.
Bear Dance
1954 1.0 .mp3 ; 00:00:56Request File

From an LP titled "Songs and Dance of Great Lakes Indians," Ethnic Folkways Library, 1956. In section titled "Algonquians." Liner notes contain extensive notes on songs and performers, and musical analysis.

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Geographic Name(s): Cross Village (Mich.)

Subject(s): Indians of North America--Michigan--Music; Ottawa dance; Ottawa Indians--Music

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01-17. Kenosha, David. Kurath, Gertrude Prokosch.
Eagle Dance
1954 1.0 .mp3 ; 00:00:38Request File

From an LP titled "Songs and Dance of Great Lakes Indians," Ethnic Folkways Library, 1956. In section titled "Algonquians." Liner notes contain extensive notes on songs and performers, and musical analysis.

Location of originals: This file is a compressed, digitized version of the original. The APS Library maintains the original format (Phonograph record) as well as an uncompressed digitized version of this recording.

General physical description: 00:00:38


Geographic Name(s): Cross Village (Mich.)

Subject(s): Indians of North America--Michigan--Music; Ottawa dance; Ottawa Indians--Music

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01-18. Kenosha, David. Kurath, Gertrude Prokosch.
Maple Sugar Song
1954 1.0 .mp3 ; 00:00:53Request File

From an LP titled "Songs and Dance of Great Lakes Indians," Ethnic Folkways Library, 1956. In section titled "Algonquians." Liner notes contain extensive notes on songs and performers, and musical analysis.

Location of originals: This file is a compressed, digitized version of the original. The APS Library maintains the original format (Phonograph record) as well as an uncompressed digitized version of this recording.

General physical description: 00:00:53


Geographic Name(s): Cross Village (Mich.)

Subject(s): Indians of North America--Michigan--Music; Ottawa Indians--Music

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01-19. Kenosha, David. Kurath, Gertrude Prokosch.
Hoot Owl Song
1954 1.0 .mp3 ; 00:00:36Request File

From an LP titled "Songs and Dance of Great Lakes Indians," Ethnic Folkways Library, 1956. In section titled "Algonquians." Liner notes contain extensive notes on songs and performers, and musical analysis.

Location of originals: This file is a compressed, digitized version of the original. The APS Library maintains the original format (Phonograph record) as well as an uncompressed digitized version of this recording.

General physical description: 00:00:36


Geographic Name(s): Cross Village (Mich.)

Subject(s): Indians of North America--Michigan--Music; Ottawa dance; Ottawa Indians--Music

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01-20. Albert, Whitney. Kurath, Gertrude Prokosch.
Hoot Owl Song
1954-07-02 1.0 .mp3 ; 00:01:01Request File

From an LP titled "Songs and Dance of Great Lakes Indians," Ethnic Folkways Library, 1956. In section titled "Algonquians." Liner notes contain extensive notes on songs and performers, and musical analysis.

Location of originals: This file is a compressed, digitized version of the original. The APS Library maintains the original format (Phonograph record) as well as an uncompressed digitized version of this recording.

General physical description: 00:01:01


Geographic Name(s): Mikado (Mich.)

Subject(s): Indians of North America--Michigan--Music; Ottawa Indians--Music

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01-21. Albert, Whitney. Kurath, Gertrude Prokosch.
Coon Song
1954-07-02 1.0 .mp3 ; 00:00:48Request File

From an LP titled "Songs and Dance of Great Lakes Indians," Ethnic Folkways Library, 1956. In section titled "Algonquians." Liner notes contain extensive notes on songs and performers, and musical analysis.

Location of originals: This file is a compressed, digitized version of the original. The APS Library maintains the original format (Phonograph record) as well as an uncompressed digitized version of this recording.

General physical description: 00:00:48


Geographic Name(s): Mikado (Mich.)

Subject(s): Indians of North America--Michigan--Music; Ottawa Indians--Music

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01-22. Albert, Whitney. Kurath, Gertrude Prokosch.
Rabbit Song
1954-07-02 1.0 .mp3 ; 00:00:41Request File

From an LP titled "Songs and Dance of Great Lakes Indians," Ethnic Folkways Library, 1956. In section titled "Algonquians." Liner notes contain extensive notes on songs and performers, and musical analysis.

Location of originals: This file is a compressed, digitized version of the original. The APS Library maintains the original format (Phonograph record) as well as an uncompressed digitized version of this recording.

General physical description: 00:00:41


Geographic Name(s): Mikado (Mich.)

Subject(s): Indians of North America--Michigan--Music; Ottawa Indians--Music

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01-23. Albert, Whitney. Kurath, Gertrude Prokosch.
Canoe Song
1954-07-02 1.0 .mp3 ; 00:01:11Request File

From an LP titled "Songs and Dance of Great Lakes Indians," Ethnic Folkways Library, 1956. In section titled "Algonquians." Liner notes contain extensive notes on songs and performers, and musical analysis.

Location of originals: This file is a compressed, digitized version of the original. The APS Library maintains the original format (Phonograph record) as well as an uncompressed digitized version of this recording.

General physical description: 00:01:11


Geographic Name(s): Mikado (Mich.)

Subject(s): Indians of North America--Michigan--Music; Ottawa Indians--Music

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01-24. Albert, Whitney. Kurath, Gertrude Prokosch.
Medicine Song
1954-07-02 1.0 .mp3 ; 00:00:57Request File

From an LP titled "Songs and Dance of Great Lakes Indians," Ethnic Folkways Library, 1956. In section titled "Algonquians." Liner notes contain extensive notes on songs and performers, and musical analysis.

Location of originals: This file is a compressed, digitized version of the original. The APS Library maintains the original format (Phonograph record) as well as an uncompressed digitized version of this recording.

General physical description: 00:00:57


Geographic Name(s): Mikado (Mich.)

Subject(s): Indians of North America--Michigan--Music; Ottawa Indians--Music

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01-25. Kurath, Gertrude Prokosch. Thomas, Eli.
Grass Dance Song
1953-08 1.0 .mp3 ; 00:00:29Request File

From an LP titled "Songs and Dance of Great Lakes Indians," Ethnic Folkways Library, 1956. In section titled "Algonquians." Liner notes contain extensive notes on songs and performers, and musical analysis.

Location of originals: This file is a compressed, digitized version of the original. The APS Library maintains the original format (Phonograph record) as well as an uncompressed digitized version of this recording.

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Geographic Name(s): Isabella Reservation (Mich.)

Subject(s): Indians of North America--Michigan--Music; Ojibwa dance; Ojibwa Indians--Music

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01-26. Kurath, Gertrude Prokosch. Thomas, Eli.
Drinking Song
1953-08 1.0 .mp3 ; 00:01:09Request File

From an LP titled "Songs and Dance of Great Lakes Indians," Ethnic Folkways Library, 1956. In section titled "Algonquians." Liner notes contain extensive notes on songs and performers, and musical analysis.

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Geographic Name(s): Isabella Reservation (Mich.)

Subject(s): Drinking songs; Indians of North America--Michigan--Music; Ojibwa Indians--Music

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01-27. Kurath, Gertrude Prokosch. Smoke, Percy.
Bear Dance Ritual
Circa 1954 1.0 .mp3 ; 00:02:15Request File

From an LP titled "Songs and Dance of Great Lakes Indians," Ethnic Folkways Library, 1956. In section titled "Iroqouis -- Animal and War Dances." Liner notes contain extensive notes on songs and performers, and musical analysis.

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General physical description: 00:02:15


Geographic Name(s): Nedrow (N.Y.)

Subject(s): Onondaga dance; Onondaga Indians--Music

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01-28. Kurath, Gertrude Prokosch. Smoke, Percy.
Eagle Dance Ritual
Circa 1954 1.0 .mp3 ; 00:02:45Request File

From an LP titled "Songs and Dance of Great Lakes Indians," Ethnic Folkways Library, 1956. In section titled "Iroqouis -- Animal and War Dances." Liner notes contain extensive notes on songs and performers, and musical analysis.

Location of originals: This file is a compressed, digitized version of the original. The APS Library maintains the original format (Phonograph record) as well as an uncompressed digitized version of this recording.

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Geographic Name(s): Nedrow (N.Y.)

Subject(s): Onondaga dance; Onondaga Indians--Music

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01-29. Buck, Richard. Kurath, Gertrude Prokosch.
Wasase Rain Dance or War Dance
Circa 1954 1.0 .mp3 ; 00:02:36Request File

From an LP titled "Songs and Dance of Great Lakes Indians," Ethnic Folkways Library, 1956. In section titled "Iroqouis -- Animal and War Dances." Liner notes contain extensive notes on songs and performers, and musical analysis.

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Geographic Name(s): Six Nations Indian Reserve No. 40 (Ont.)

Subject(s): Cayuga dance; Cayuga Indians--Music

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01-30. Kurath, Gertrude Prokosch. Lewis, Thomas.
Scalp Dance
Circa 1954 1.0 .mp3 ; 00:00:55Request File

From an LP titled "Songs and Dance of Great Lakes Indians," Ethnic Folkways Library, 1956. In section titled "Iroqouis -- Animal and War Dances." Liner notes contain extensive notes on songs and performers, and musical analysis.

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Geographic Name(s): Nedrow (N.Y.)

Subject(s): Onondaga dance; Onondaga Indians--Music

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01-31. Kurath, Gertrude Prokosch. Lewis, Thomas.
Corn Dance
Circa 1954 1.0 .mp3 ; 00:02:06Request File

From an LP titled "Songs and Dance of Great Lakes Indians," Ethnic Folkways Library, 1956. In section titled "Food Spirit Dances." Liner notes contain extensive notes on songs and performers, and musical analysis.

Location of originals: This file is a compressed, digitized version of the original. The APS Library maintains the original format (Phonograph record) as well as an uncompressed digitized version of this recording.

General physical description: 00:02:06


Geographic Name(s): Nedrow (N.Y.)

Subject(s): Onondaga dance; Onondaga Indians--Music

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01-32. Kurath, Gertrude Prokosch. Miller, Huron.
Women's Dance (Four, old) (One, new)
Circa 1954 1.0 .mp3 ; 00:03:27Request File

From an LP titled "Songs and Dance of Great Lakes Indians," Ethnic Folkways Library, 1956. In section titled "Food Spirit Dances." Liner notes contain extensive notes on songs and performers, and musical analysis.

Location of originals: This file is a compressed, digitized version of the original. The APS Library maintains the original format (Phonograph record) as well as an uncompressed digitized version of this recording.

General physical description: 00:03:27


Geographic Name(s): Six Nations Indian Reserve No. 40 (Ont.)

Subject(s): Onondaga dance; Onondaga Indians--Music

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01-33. Kurath, Gertrude Prokosch. Miller, Huron.
Fishing Dance and transition to Stomp Dance
Circa 1954 1.0 .mp3 ; 00:03:38Request File

From an LP titled "Songs and Dance of Great Lakes Indians," Ethnic Folkways Library, 1956. In section titled "Food Spirit Dances." Liner notes contain extensive notes on songs and performers, and musical analysis.

Location of originals: This file is a compressed, digitized version of the original. The APS Library maintains the original format (Phonograph record) as well as an uncompressed digitized version of this recording.

General physical description: 00:03:38


Geographic Name(s): Six Nations Indian Reserve No. 40 (Ont.)

Subject(s): Onondaga dance; Onondaga Indians--Music; Stomp dance

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01-34. Kurath, Gertrude Prokosch. Miller, Huron.
Stomp Dance
Circa 1954 1.0 .mp3 ; 00:02:19Request File

From an LP titled "Songs and Dance of Great Lakes Indians," Ethnic Folkways Library, 1956. In section titled "Food Spirit Dances." Liner notes contain extensive notes on songs and performers, and musical analysis.

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General physical description: 00:02:19


Geographic Name(s): Six Nations Indian Reserve No. 40 (Ont.)

Subject(s): Onondaga dance; Onondaga Indians--Music; Stomp dance

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01-35. Buck, Gordie. Buck, Morris. Kurath, Gertrude Prokosch.
Two Future Prospects
Circa 1954 1.0 .mp3 ; 00:00:47Request File

From an LP titled "Songs and Dance of Great Lakes Indians," Ethnic Folkways Library, 1956. In section titled "Future Prospects." Liner notes contain extensive notes on songs and performers, and musical analysis.

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General physical description: 00:00:47


Geographic Name(s): Six Nations Indian Reserve No. 40 (Ont.)

Subject(s): Cayuga Indians--Music

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01-36. Kurath, Gertrude Prokosch. Lyons, Mrs.. Pamptopee, Betty.
Seneca and Ojibwe Wesleyan Hymn
1954-09 1.0 .mp3 ; 00:01:10Request File

From an LP titled "Songs and Dance of Great Lakes Indians," Ethnic Folkways Library, 1956. In section titled "Future Prospects." Liner notes contain extensive notes on songs and performers, and musical analysis.

Location of originals: This file is a compressed, digitized version of the original. The APS Library maintains the original format (Phonograph record) as well as an uncompressed digitized version of this recording.

General physical description: 00:01:10


Geographic Name(s): Michigan

Subject(s): Hymns; Ojibwa Indians--Music; Seneca Indians--Music

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