Ahtna songs and stories recorded in Copper Center, Alaska by Frederica de Laguna in 1958. Includes numerous interviews on autobiographical topics, explanations of Ahtna songs, sleep doctors, and traditional narratives. Also includes vocabulary related to kinship terms. Songs include potlatch songs, love songs, drinking songs, and songs of Tlingit origin.
Restrictions
Restrictions on Access:Permission required for access to materials. Please consult the Manuscripts Librarian for details.
Provenance
Donated by Frederica De Laguna, 1959.
General physical description
8 sound tape reels (7 hr., 31 min.) : analog, 7 1/2 ips, half track, mono ; 7 in.
Related material
Related material in the American Council of Learned Societies. Committee on Native American Languages (497.3 B63c).
Genre(s)
- Sound recordings
Subject(s)
- Ahtena Indians
- Ahtena language
- Indians of North America--Alaska
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Audio recordings | Request Series | ||
01-01. De Laguna, Frederica, 1906-2004.
Jackson, Martha.
McClellan, Catharine.
Interview with Martha Jackson | 1958-07-11 | 1.0 .mp3 ; 00:32:27 | Request File |
Largely concerns kinship terms. Part 1 of 5. 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: 00:32:27 Geographic Name(s): Copper Center (Alaska) Subject(s): Ahtena Indians--Kinship; Ahtena Indians--Social life and customs; Ahtena language; Anthropological linguistics Access digital object: | |||
01-02. De Laguna, Frederica, 1906-2004.
Jackson, Martha.
McClellan, Catharine.
Interview with Martha Jackson | 1958-07-11 | 1.0 .mp3 ; 00:32:25 | Request File |
Largely concerns kinship terms. Part 2 of 5. 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: 00:32:25 Geographic Name(s): Copper Center (Alaska) Subject(s): Ahtena Indians--Kinship; Ahtena Indians--Social life and customs; Ahtena language; Anthropological linguistics Access digital object: | |||
02-01. De Laguna, Frederica, 1906-2004.
Jackson, Martha.
McClellan, Catharine.
Interview with Martha Jackson | 1958-07-11 | 1.0 .mp3 ; 00:33:17 | Request File |
Largely concerns kinship terms. Part 3 of 5. 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: 00:33:17 Geographic Name(s): Copper Center (Alaska) Subject(s): Ahtena Indians--Kinship; Ahtena Indians--Social life and customs; Ahtena language; Anthropological linguistics Access digital object: | |||
02-02. De Laguna, Frederica, 1906-2004.
Jackson, Martha.
McClellan, Catharine.
Interview with Martha Jackson | 1958-07-11 | 1.0 .mp3 ; 00:32:51 | Request File |
Largely concerns kinship terms. Part 4 of 5. 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: 00:32:51 Geographic Name(s): Copper Center (Alaska) Subject(s): Ahtena Indians--Kinship; Ahtena Indians--Social life and customs; Ahtena language; Anthropological linguistics Access digital object: | |||
03-01. De Laguna, Frederica, 1906-2004.
Jackson, Martha.
McClellan, Catharine.
Interview with Martha Jackson | 1958-07-11 | 1.0 .mp3 ; 00:26:15 | Request File |
Largely concerns kinship terms. Part 5 of 5. 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: 00:26:15 Geographic Name(s): Copper Center (Alaska) Subject(s): Ahtena Indians--Kinship; Ahtena Indians--Social life and customs; Ahtena language; Anthropological linguistics Access digital object: | |||
03-02. De Laguna, Frederica, 1906-2004.
Johns, Harry.
McClellan, Catharine.
Stanfield, Fanny.
Fanny Stanfield: Copper River Song; SARani (Crow) dance song; nAlbei (Seagull) dance song; Drinking song | 1958-07-11 | 1.0 .mp3 ; 00:05:36 | Request File |
Copper River Song -- SARani (Crow) and nAlbei (Seagull) dance song -- Interrupted song -- Drinking Song 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): Copper Center (Alaska) Subject(s): Ahtena dance; Ahtena Indians--Music; Ahtena Indians--Social life and customs; Ahtena language; Indians of North America--Alaska--Music Access digital object: | |||
04-01. De Laguna, Frederica, 1906-2004.
Jackson, Arthur.
Jackson, Martha.
McClellan, Catharine.
Arthur and Martha Jackson, kin terms | 1958-07-11 | 1.0 .mp3 ; 00:54:25 | Request File |
At beginning of recording the date is misidentified as 1954. 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: 00:54:25 Geographic Name(s): Copper Center (Alaska) Subject(s): Ahtena Indians--Kinship; Ahtena Indians--Social life and customs; Ahtena language; Anthropological linguistics Access digital object: | |||
04-02. De Laguna, Frederica, 1906-2004.
Jackson, Martha.
McClellan, Catharine.
Martha Jackson | 1958-08-16 | 1.0 .mp3 ; 00:04:40 | Request 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: 00:04:40 Geographic Name(s): Copper Center (Alaska) Subject(s): Ahtena Indians--Music; Ahtena Indians--Social life and customs; Ahtena language; Potlatch--Alaska; Shamanism--Alaska Access digital object: | |||
04-03. De Laguna, Frederica, 1906-2004.
Jackson, Martha.
McClellan, Catharine.
Martha Jackson | 1958-08-16 | 1.0 .mp3 ; 00:04:07 | Request 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: 00:04:07 Geographic Name(s): Copper Center (Alaska) Subject(s): Ahtena Indians--Music; Ahtena Indians--Social life and customs; Ahtena language; Potlatch--Alaska; Shamanism--Alaska Access digital object: | |||
04-04. De Laguna, Frederica, 1906-2004.
Jackson, Martha.
McClellan, Catharine.
Martha Jackson | 1958-08-27 | 1.0 .mp3 ; 00:09:51 | Request 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: 00:09:51 Geographic Name(s): Copper Center (Alaska) Subject(s): Ahtena Indians--Music; Ahtena Indians--Social life and customs; Ahtena language; Potlatch--Alaska; Shamanism--Alaska Access digital object: | |||
04-05. De Laguna, Frederica, 1906-2004.
Jackson, Arthur.
Jackson, Martha.
McClellan, Catharine.
Martha Jackson, Ground Squirrel Hunting Song | 1958-09-01 | 1.0 .mp3 ; 00:05:20 | Request 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: 00:05:20 Geographic Name(s): Copper Center (Alaska) Subject(s): Ahtena Indians--Music; Ahtena Indians--Social life and customs; Ahtena language; Potlatch--Alaska; Shamanism--Alaska Access digital object: | |||
04-06. De Laguna, Frederica, 1906-2004.
McClellan, Catharine.
Identification of recording | 1958 | 1.0 .mp3 ; 00:02:15 | Request File |
Frederica de Laguna identifies contents of recordings on Reel 4. See Related Recordings. 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: 00:02:15 Geographic Name(s): Copper Center (Alaska) Subject(s): Ahtena Indians--Music; Ahtena Indians--Social life and customs; Indians of North America--Alaska--Music; Potlatch--Alaska; Shamanism--Alaska Access digital object: | |||
05-01. Billum, Douglas.
De Laguna, Frederica, 1906-2004.
McClellan, Catharine.
Long interview with old Douglas Billum, formerly of Chitina [1 of 2] | 1958-07-26 | 1.0 .mp3 ; 01:02:30 | Request File |
Narratives interspersed with snatches of song. Recording runs slightly fast. 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: 01:02:30 Geographic Name(s): Copper Center (Alaska) Subject(s): Ahtena Indians--Music; Ahtena Indians--Social life and customs; Ahtena language Access digital object: | |||
05-02. Billum, Douglas.
De Laguna, Frederica, 1906-2004.
McClellan, Catharine.
Long interview with old Douglas Billum, formerly of Chitina [2 of 2] | 1958-07-26 | 1.0 .mp3 ; 00:57:29 | Request File |
Narratives interspersed with snatches of song. Recording runs slightly fast. 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: 00:57:29 Geographic Name(s): Copper Center (Alaska) Subject(s): Ahtena Indians--Music; Ahtena Indians--Social life and customs; Ahtena language Access digital object: | |||
06-01. Billum, Douglas.
Billum, Mary Anne.
De Laguna, Frederica, 1906-2004.
McClellan, Catharine.
Douglas and Mary Anne Billum, both formerly of Chitina | 1958-07-28 | 1.0 .mp3 ; 00:06:25 | Request File |
"1. Mary Ann drums, both sing a Tlingit song. 2. Ground Squirrel song, to bring good weatheer. 'Southweather clear all around I see'. Song is interrupted. 3. Second Groundsquirrel Song for good weather, follows without a break: 'tcisle, 'duya'ya'....' 4. Tlingit song. 'Ali......'" 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: 00:06:25 Geographic Name(s): Copper Center (Alaska) Subject(s): Ahtena Indians--Music; Ahtena Indians--Social life and customs; Ahtena language; Indians of North America--Alaska--Music; Tlingit language Access digital object: | |||
Copper Center Singing | Request Subseries | ||
07-01. Craig, Oscar.
De Laguna, Frederica, 1906-2004.
Ewan, Markle.
George, Bacille.
Jackson, Martha.
Joe, Bill.
Joe, Maggie.
McClellan, Catharine.
McKinley, Jim.
Sanford, Kate.
Sanford, Ralph.
Northway Potlatch Song | 1954-08-15 | 1.0 .mp3 ; 00:00:53 | Request File |
"Beginning of song missed in recording. Bill Joe drums; Markle Ewan, Jim McKinley, Ralph Sanford were the chief singers." 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: 00:00:53 Geographic Name(s): Copper Center (Alaska) Subject(s): Ahtena Indians--Music; Ahtena Indians--Social life and customs; Indians of North America--Alaska--Music; Potlatch--Alaska; Upper Tanana language Access digital object: | |||
07-02. Craig, Oscar.
De Laguna, Frederica, 1906-2004.
Ewan, Markle.
George, Bacille.
Jackson, Martha.
Joe, Bill.
Joe, Maggie.
McClellan, Catharine.
McKinley, Jim.
Sanford, Kate.
Sanford, Ralph.
Northway War Dance | 1954-08-15 | 1.0 .mp3 ; 00:01:14 | Request 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: 00:01:14 Geographic Name(s): Copper Center (Alaska) Subject(s): Ahtena Indians--Music; Ahtena Indians--Social life and customs; Indians of North America--Alaska--Music; Upper Tanana language Access digital object: | |||
07-03. Craig, Oscar.
De Laguna, Frederica, 1906-2004.
Ewan, Markle.
George, Bacille.
Jackson, Martha.
Joe, Bill.
Joe, Maggie.
McClellan, Catharine.
McKinley, Jim.
Sanford, Kate.
Sanford, Ralph.
Northway Potlatch Song | 1954-08-15 | 1.0 .mp3 ; 00:01:11 | Request 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: 00:01:11 Geographic Name(s): Copper Center (Alaska) Subject(s): Ahtena Indians--Music; Ahtena Indians--Social life and customs; Indians of North America--Alaska--Music; Potlatch--Alaska; Upper Tanana language Access digital object: | |||
07-04. Craig, Oscar.
De Laguna, Frederica, 1906-2004.
Ewan, Markle.
George, Bacille.
Jackson, Martha.
Joe, Bill.
Joe, Maggie.
McClellan, Catharine.
McKinley, Jim.
Sanford, Kate.
Sanford, Ralph.
Tlingit Song | 1954-08-15 | 1.0 .mp3 ; 00:01:33 | Request 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: 00:01:33 Geographic Name(s): Copper Center (Alaska) Subject(s): Ahtena Indians--Music; Ahtena Indians--Social life and customs; Indians of North America--Alaska--Music; Tlingit Indians--Alaska--Music; Tlingit language Access digital object: | |||
07-05. Craig, Oscar.
De Laguna, Frederica, 1906-2004.
Ewan, Markle.
George, Bacille.
Jackson, Martha.
Joe, Bill.
Joe, Maggie.
McClellan, Catharine.
McKinley, Jim.
Sanford, Kate.
Sanford, Ralph.
Tlingit or Eyak "Whale Gathering Song" | 1954-08-15 | 1.0 .mp3 ; 00:02:25 | Request File |
"Kate Sanford started the song, Bill Joe drumming. (7/23/60 it was explained that the song was sung slowly because Bill Joe had become mixed up). The song has a strongly accented beat; hu hu - and ends with clapping." 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: 00:02:25 Geographic Name(s): Copper Center (Alaska) Subject(s): Ahtena Indians--Music; Ahtena Indians--Social life and customs; Eyak language; Indians of North America--Alaska--Music; Tlingit language Access digital object: | |||
07-06. Craig, Oscar.
De Laguna, Frederica, 1906-2004.
Ewan, Markle.
George, Bacille.
Jackson, Martha.
Joe, Bill.
Joe, Maggie.
McClellan, Catharine.
McKinley, Jim.
Sanford, Kate.
Sanford, Ralph.
Eyak song | 1954-08-15 | 1.0 .mp3 ; 00:01:20 | Request 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: 00:01:20 Geographic Name(s): Copper Center (Alaska) Subject(s): Ahtena Indians--Music; Ahtena Indians--Social life and customs; Ahtena language; Eyak language; Indians of North America--Alaska--Music Access digital object: | |||
07-07. Craig, Oscar.
De Laguna, Frederica, 1906-2004.
Ewan, Markle.
George, Bacille.
Jackson, Martha.
Joe, Bill.
Joe, Maggie.
McClellan, Catharine.
McKinley, Jim.
Sanford, Kate.
Sanford, Ralph.
TcAlali ha hi (drinking song) | 1954-08-15 | 1.0 .mp3 ; 00:01:18 | Request File |
"Up-the-Line song (i.e. from upper Copper River or Tanana River. 'Give me some more drink.'" 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: 00:01:18 Geographic Name(s): Copper Center (Alaska) Subject(s): Ahtena Indians--Music; Ahtena Indians--Social life and customs; Ahtena language; Drinking songs--Alaska; Indians of North America--Alaska--Music Access digital object: | |||
07-08. Craig, Oscar.
De Laguna, Frederica, 1906-2004.
Ewan, Markle.
George, Bacille.
Jackson, Martha.
Joe, Bill.
Joe, Maggie.
McClellan, Catharine.
McKinley, Jim.
Sanford, Kate.
Sanford, Ralph.
Love Song (probably Eyak) | 1954-08-15 | 1.0 .mp3 ; 00:00:58 | Request File |
"Martha Jackson and Bacille George identified it as 'down-the-line,' but the Chistochina people said it was 'up-the-line.'" 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: 00:00:58 Geographic Name(s): Copper Center (Alaska) Subject(s): Ahtena Indians--Music; Eyak language; Indians of North America--Alaska--Music; Love songs Access digital object: | |||
07-09. Craig, Oscar.
De Laguna, Frederica, 1906-2004.
Ewan, Markle.
George, Bacille.
Jackson, Martha.
Joe, Bill.
Joe, Maggie.
McClellan, Catharine.
McKinley, Jim.
Sanford, Kate.
Sanford, Ralph.
Steven Northway's Christmas Tree mourning song for his wife | 1954-08-15 | 1.0 .mp3 ; 00:01:36 | Request File |
"(Made about 1954). 'Pity me, Christmas Tree.'" 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: 00:01:36 Geographic Name(s): Copper Center (Alaska) Subject(s): Ahtena Indians--Music; Ahtena Indians--Social life and customs; Indians of North America--Alaska--Music; Mourning customs--United States--Alaska; Upper Tanana language Access digital object: | |||
07-10. Craig, Oscar.
De Laguna, Frederica, 1906-2004.
Ewan, Markle.
George, Bacille.
Jackson, Martha.
Joe, Bill.
Joe, Maggie.
McClellan, Catharine.
McKinley, Jim.
Sanford, Kate.
Sanford, Ralph.
Up-the-line song from Canada, about the swans leaving in the fall time | 1954-08-15 | 1.0 .mp3 ; 00:01:07 | Request File |
"Beginning missed because of phone conversation in the hall. (Bacille George 8/28/58) called this a 'Happy New Year Song' from Up-the-line)." 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: 00:01:07 Geographic Name(s): Copper Center (Alaska) Subject(s): Ahtena Indians--Music; Ahtena Indians--Social life and customs; Indians of North America--Alaska--Music; Swans; Upper Tanana language Access digital object: | |||
07-11. Craig, Oscar.
De Laguna, Frederica, 1906-2004.
Ewan, Markle.
George, Bacille.
Jackson, Martha.
Joe, Bill.
Joe, Maggie.
McClellan, Catharine.
McKinley, Jim.
Sanford, Kate.
Sanford, Ralph.
Northway Dancing Song | 1954-08-15 | 1.0 .mp3 ; 00:01:08 | Request File |
"Jim McKinley started this Northway Dancing Song. (Martha Jackson identified this as a mourning song from up-the-line, but others as a dancing song)." 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: 00:01:08 Geographic Name(s): Copper Center (Alaska) Subject(s): Ahtena Indians--Music; Ahtena Indians--Social life and customs; Indians of North America--Alaska--Music; Upper Tanana language Access digital object: | |||
07-12. Craig, Oscar.
De Laguna, Frederica, 1906-2004.
Ewan, Markle.
George, Bacille.
Jackson, Martha.
Joe, Bill.
Joe, Maggie.
McClellan, Catharine.
McKinley, Jim.
Sanford, Kate.
Sanford, Ralph.
Song about Seagull (nAlbei) or Crow (sArani) eating something dead, caribou, fish, (dead man?) | 1954-08-15 | 1.0 .mp3 ; 00:01:59 | Request File |
"Variously identified as a song about Seagully (nAlbei) of Crow (sArani) eating something dead, caribou, fish, (dead man?).... It is apparently an Eyak song, in which the bird is addressed as 'grandfather' by the appropriate sib (?). Chistochina people in 1960 said it was sung by guests after a potlatch meal. 'We eat just like Crow and Seagull. We copy them.' (Possibly the bird is interchangeable, depending on which moiety is guest)." 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: 00:01:59 Geographic Name(s): Copper Center (Alaska) Subject(s): Ahtena Indians--Music; Ahtena Indians--Social life and customs; Eyak Indians--Music; Eyak language; Indians of North America--Alaska--Music Access digital object: | |||
07-13. Craig, Oscar.
De Laguna, Frederica, 1906-2004.
Ewan, Markle.
George, Bacille.
Jackson, Martha.
Joe, Bill.
Joe, Maggie.
McClellan, Catharine.
McKinley, Jim.
Sanford, Kate.
Sanford, Ralph.
Bille Song (Up-the-line "Worry Song") | 1954-08-15 | 1.0 .mp3 ; 00:01:37 | Request 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: 00:01:37 Geographic Name(s): Copper Center (Alaska) Subject(s): Ahtena Indians--Music; Ahtena Indians--Social life and customs; Ahtena language; Indians of North America--Alaska--Music Access digital object: | |||
07-14. Craig, Oscar.
De Laguna, Frederica, 1906-2004.
Ewan, Markle.
George, Bacille.
Jackson, Martha.
Joe, Bill.
Joe, Maggie.
McClellan, Catharine.
McKinley, Jim.
Sanford, Kate.
Sanford, Ralph.
Old Up-the-line Dance Song | 1954-08-15 | 1.0 .mp3 ; 00:01:40 | Request File |
"Identified by Bacille George 8/28/58 as an old Up-the-line Dance Song, which he had heard as a kid at a big potlatch at Upper Tonsina, when his father gave away $3000." 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: 00:01:40 Geographic Name(s): Copper Center (Alaska) Subject(s): Ahtena Indians--Music; Ahtena Indians--Social life and customs; Ahtena language; Indians of North America--Alaska--Music; Potlatch--Alaska Access digital object: | |||
07-15. Craig, Oscar.
De Laguna, Frederica, 1906-2004.
Ewan, Markle.
George, Bacille.
Jackson, Martha.
Joe, Bill.
Joe, Maggie.
McClellan, Catharine.
McKinley, Jim.
Sanford, Kate.
Sanford, Ralph.
Potlatch Song, Dance Song from Cordova | 1954-08-15 | 1.0 .mp3 ; 00:01:37 | Request File |
"Identified by Bacille George as Tlingit." 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: 00:01:37 Geographic Name(s): Copper Center (Alaska) Subject(s): Ahtena Indians--Music; Ahtena Indians--Social life and customs; Indians of North America--Alaska--Music; Tlingit Indians--Alaska--Music; Tlingit language Access digital object: | |||
07-16. Craig, Oscar.
De Laguna, Frederica, 1906-2004.
Ewan, Markle.
George, Bacille.
Jackson, Martha.
Joe, Bill.
Joe, Maggie.
McClellan, Catharine.
McKinley, Jim.
Sanford, Kate.
Sanford, Ralph.
Northway Song | 1954-08-15 | 1.0 .mp3 ; 00:01:01 | Request 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: 00:01:01 Geographic Name(s): Copper Center (Alaska) Subject(s): Ahtena Indians--Music; Ahtena Indians--Social life and customs; Indians of North America--Alaska--Music; Upper Tanana language Access digital object: | |||
07-17. Craig, Oscar.
De Laguna, Frederica, 1906-2004.
Ewan, Markle.
George, Bacille.
Jackson, Martha.
Joe, Bill.
Joe, Maggie.
McClellan, Catharine.
McKinley, Jim.
Sanford, Kate.
Sanford, Ralph.
Dance Song with slow tempo | 1954-08-15 | 1.0 .mp3 ; 00:01:09 | Request File |
A dance song identified as having a slow tempo. Identified by Bacille George as Tlingit. 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: 00:01:09 Geographic Name(s): Copper Center (Alaska) Subject(s): Ahtena Indians--Music; Ahtena Indians--Social life and customs; Indians of North America--Alaska--Music; Tlingit Indians--Alaska--Music; Tlingit language Access digital object: | |||
07-18. Craig, Oscar.
De Laguna, Frederica, 1906-2004.
Ewan, Markle.
George, Bacille.
Jackson, Martha.
Joe, Bill.
Joe, Maggie.
McClellan, Catharine.
McKinley, Jim.
Sanford, Kate.
Sanford, Ralph.
Northway Song | 1954-08-15 | 1.0 .mp3 ; 00:00:40 | Request 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: 00:00:40 Geographic Name(s): Copper Center (Alaska) Subject(s): Ahtena Indians--Music; Ahtena Indians--Social life and customs; Indians of North America--Alaska--Music; Upper Tanana language Access digital object: | |||
07-19. Craig, Oscar.
De Laguna, Frederica, 1906-2004.
Ewan, Markle.
George, Bacille.
Jackson, Martha.
Joe, Bill.
Joe, Maggie.
McClellan, Catharine.
McKinley, Jim.
Sanford, Kate.
Sanford, Ralph.
Northway Song (possibly Tanacross) | 1954-08-15 | 1.0 .mp3 ; 00:01:50 | Request 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: 00:01:50 Geographic Name(s): Copper Center (Alaska) Subject(s): Ahtena Indians--Music; Ahtena Indians--Social life and customs; Indians of North America--Alaska--Music; Tanacross language; Upper Tanana language Access digital object: | |||
07-20. Craig, Oscar.
De Laguna, Frederica, 1906-2004.
Ewan, Markle.
George, Bacille.
Jackson, Martha.
Joe, Bill.
Joe, Maggie.
McClellan, Catharine.
McKinley, Jim.
Sanford, Kate.
Sanford, Ralph.
Up-the-line dance | 1954-08-15 | 1.0 .mp3 ; 00:00:48 | Request File |
"Recording missed initial two beats. Identified by Bacille George as an Up-the-line dance." 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: 00:00:48 Geographic Name(s): Copper Center (Alaska) Subject(s): Ahtena Indians--Music; Ahtena Indians--Social life and customs; Ahtena language; Indians of North America--Alaska--Music Access digital object: | |||
07-21. Craig, Oscar.
De Laguna, Frederica, 1906-2004.
Ewan, Markle.
George, Bacille.
Jackson, Martha.
Joe, Bill.
Joe, Maggie.
McClellan, Catharine.
McKinley, Jim.
Sanford, Kate.
Sanford, Ralph.
Tetlin Worry Song | 1954-08-15 | 1.0 .mp3 ; 00:00:59 | Request File |
"Tetlin Worry Song (according to Bacille George). Maggie Joe started the singing. 'That's the biggest dance of them all.' The song belonged to Nancy George's cousin, a woman named May or xAtnilnan. 'My daddy, come back to your country. Oh my daddy.'" 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: 00:00:59 Geographic Name(s): Copper Center (Alaska) Subject(s): Ahtena Indians--Music; Ahtena Indians--Social life and customs; Indians of North America--Alaska--Music; Upper Tanana language Access digital object: | |||
07-22. Craig, Oscar.
De Laguna, Frederica, 1906-2004.
Ewan, Markle.
George, Bacille.
Jackson, Martha.
Joe, Bill.
Joe, Maggie.
McClellan, Catharine.
McKinley, Jim.
Sanford, Kate.
Sanford, Ralph.
Up-the-Line Dance | 1954-08-15 | 1.0 .mp3 ; 00:00:58 | Request File |
"(aiqat nil nAk -'tired, I quite half-way' can be heard." 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: 00:00:58 Geographic Name(s): Copper Center (Alaska) Subject(s): Ahtena Indians--Music; Ahtena Indians--Social life and customs; Ahtena language; Indians of North America--Alaska--Music Access digital object: | |||
07-23. Craig, Oscar.
De Laguna, Frederica, 1906-2004.
Ewan, Markle.
George, Bacille.
Jackson, Martha.
Joe, Bill.
Joe, Maggie.
McClellan, Catharine.
McKinley, Jim.
Sanford, Kate.
Sanford, Ralph.
Up-the-Line Dance | 1954-08-15 | 1.0 .mp3 ; 00:01:05 | Request File |
"Maggy Joe suggested this song. Ralph Sanford says 'Go ahead and sing' in Athabaskan." 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: 00:01:05 Geographic Name(s): Copper Center (Alaska) Subject(s): Ahtena Indians--Music; Ahtena Indians--Social life and customs; Ahtena language; Indians of North America--Alaska--Music Access digital object: | |||
07-24. Craig, Oscar.
De Laguna, Frederica, 1906-2004.
Ewan, Markle.
George, Bacille.
Jackson, Martha.
Joe, Bill.
Joe, Maggie.
McClellan, Catharine.
McKinley, Jim.
Sanford, Kate.
Sanford, Ralph.
Good-By Song | 1954-08-15 | 1.0 .mp3 ; 00:00:50 | Request File |
"Good-By Song (ref. to Santa Claus ?) 'We see him back again. God bless you. I wish I see you again.' Way Up-the-line talk." 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: 00:00:50 Geographic Name(s): Copper Center (Alaska) Subject(s): Ahtena Indians--Music; Ahtena Indians--Social life and customs; Ahtena language; Christmas music; Indians of North America--Alaska--Music Access digital object: | |||
07-25. Craig, Oscar.
De Laguna, Frederica, 1906-2004.
Ewan, Markle.
George, Bacille.
Jackson, Martha.
Joe, Bill.
Joe, Maggie.
McClellan, Catharine.
McKinley, Jim.
Sanford, Kate.
Sanford, Ralph.
Old Up-the-Line Worry Song | 1954-08-15 | 1.0 .mp3 ; 00:00:36 | Request 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: 00:00:36 Geographic Name(s): Copper Center (Alaska) Subject(s): Ahtena Indians--Music; Ahtena Indians--Social life and customs; Ahtena language; Indians of North America--Alaska--Music Access digital object: | |||
07-26. De Laguna, Frederica, 1906-2004.
McClellan, Catharine.
Identification of recording | 1954 | 1.0 .mp3 ; 00:00:18 | Request File |
"The recording of songs 1-12 [APSdigrec_1193 - APSdigrec_1202, APSdigrec_1303 - APSdigrec_1304] was made in the Alaska Native Brotherhood Hall, after a political meeting, at which Bruce Kendall of Valdez spoke of Statehood. The meeting was attended by men and women from Copper Center, Gulkana, and Chistochina. About 20 men and 10 women at the most joined in the singing. These included Jim McKinley and Oscar Craig of Copper Center, and Bill Joe and Ralph Sanford of Chistochina. Markle Ewan and two others were from Gulkana. The recording was interrupted by the failure of the power plant. Songs 13-25 [APSdigrec_1305 - APSdigrec_1317] and Side 2, songs 1-9 [APSdigrec_1319 - APSdigrec_1327], were recorded at our cabin, where we managed to get 13 Indians from Chistochina and Gulkana." Identification at end of tape of prior songs recorded on that tape. (APSdigrec_1193 - APSdigrec_1202, APSdigrec_1303 - APSdigrec_1317) 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: 00:00:18 Geographic Name(s): Copper Center (Alaska) Subject(s): Ahtena Indians--Music; Ahtena Indians--Social life and customs; Indians of North America--Alaska--Music Access digital object: | |||
07-27. De Laguna, Frederica, 1906-2004.
McClellan, Catharine.
Identification of recording | 1958 | 1.0 .mp3 ; 00:00:17 | Request File |
Provides identification information for subsequent recordings on reel [APSdigrec_1320 - APSdigrec_1336]. 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: 00:00:17 Geographic Name(s): Copper Center (Alaska) Subject(s): Ahtena Indians--Music; Ahtena Indians--Social life and customs; Indians of North America--Alaska--Music Access digital object: | |||
07-28. De Laguna, Frederica, 1906-2004.
Jackson, Martha.
Joe, Bill.
Joe, Maggie.
McClellan, Catharine.
McKinley, Jim.
Sanford, Kate.
Love Song | 1958-08-15 | 1.0 .mp3 ; 00:00:40 | Request File |
"This seems to have been started by Maggy Joe. Her sister, Kate Sanford was convulsed with laughter. (Possibly the song is connected with Mentasta Pete's relatives; or from Dawson.) Chistochina people, 7/23/60, gave the words as 'Come back, honey'." 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: 00:00:40 Geographic Name(s): Copper Center (Alaska) Subject(s): Ahtena Indians--Music; Ahtena Indians--Social life and customs; Ahtena language; Indians of North America--Alaska--Music; Love songs Access digital object: | |||
07-29. De Laguna, Frederica, 1906-2004.
Jackson, Martha.
Joe, Bill.
Joe, Maggie.
McClellan, Catharine.
McKinley, Jim.
Sanford, Kate.
Love Song | 1958-08-15 | 1.0 .mp3 ; 00:00:35 | Request File |
"Jim McKinley and Martha Jackson thought this was a Love song from Dawson - possibly made up by Mentasta Pete's nephew. Supposedly it was answered by the next song." 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: 00:00:35 Geographic Name(s): Copper Center (Alaska) Subject(s): Ahtena Indians--Music; Han language; Indians of North America--Alaska--Music; Love songs Access digital object: | |||
07-30. De Laguna, Frederica, 1906-2004.
Jackson, Martha.
Joe, Bill.
Joe, Maggie.
McClellan, Catharine.
McKinley, Jim.
Sanford, Kate.
Joe Nicolai's Song | 1958-08-15 | 1.0 .mp3 ; 00:00:37 | Request File |
"Martha Jackson and Jim McKinley identified this as a worry song belonging to Joe Nicolai, Elizabeth Pete's father. There is obviously some confusion of identification." 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: 00:00:37 Geographic Name(s): Copper Center (Alaska) Subject(s): Ahtena Indians--Music; Ahtena Indians--Social life and customs; Ahtena language; Indians of North America--Alaska--Music Access digital object: | |||
07-31. De Laguna, Frederica, 1906-2004.
Jackson, Martha.
Joe, Bill.
Joe, Maggie.
McClellan, Catharine.
McKinley, Jim.
Sanford, Kate.
Dancing Song | 1958-08-15 | 1.0 .mp3 ; 00:00:34 | Request File |
Song started by Bill Joe. 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: 00:00:34 Geographic Name(s): Copper Center (Alaska) Subject(s): Ahtena dance; Ahtena Indians--Music; Ahtena Indians--Social life and customs; Ahtena language; Indians of North America--Alaska--Music Access digital object: | |||
07-32. De Laguna, Frederica, 1906-2004.
Jackson, Martha.
Joe, Bill.
Joe, Maggie.
McClellan, Catharine.
McKinley, Jim.
Sanford, Kate.
Santa Claus Song | 1958-08-15 | 1.0 .mp3 ; 00:01:18 | Request File |
"Jim McKinley was a kid when he heard this song. They first saw Santa Claus in Dawson, but were afraid of him. This seems to have been when they had a potlatch for Jim's uncle. Recorded comments: 'That's a ghost song - k'iyegi.' ... 'Too high.'" 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: 00:01:18 Geographic Name(s): Copper Center (Alaska) Subject(s): Ahtena Indians--Music; Ahtena Indians--Social life and customs; Ahtena language; Indians of North America--Alaska--Music; Upper Tanana language Access digital object: | |||
07-33. De Laguna, Frederica, 1906-2004.
Jackson, Martha.
Joe, Bill.
Joe, Maggie.
McClellan, Catharine.
McKinley, Jim.
Sanford, Kate.
Indian Schottische or Caribou Dancing Song | 1958-08-15 | 1.0 .mp3 ; 00:01:15 | Request File |
"There is a double drum beat. It comes from Dawson. The dancers imitate caribou pawing through the snow for food. (Identified by Mentasta people)." 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: 00:01:15 Geographic Name(s): Copper Center (Alaska) Subject(s): Ahtena dance; Ahtena Indians--Music; Ahtena Indians--Social life and customs; Ahtena language; Indians of North America--Alaska--Music Access digital object: | |||
07-34. De Laguna, Frederica, 1906-2004.
Jackson, Martha.
Joe, Bill.
Joe, Maggie.
McClellan, Catharine.
McKinley, Jim.
Sanford, Kate.
Dawson Dancing Song | 1958-08-15 | 1.0 .mp3 ; 00:01:07 | Request File |
"'hwu' hu' hu' 'Eli'a!' Kate Sanford: 'That's the last one.'" 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: 00:01:07 Geographic Name(s): Copper Center (Alaska) Subject(s): Ahtena dance; Ahtena Indians--Music; Ahtena Indians--Social life and customs; Ahtena language; Indians of North America--Alaska--Music Access digital object: | |||
07-35. De Laguna, Frederica, 1906-2004.
Jackson, Martha.
Joe, Bill.
Joe, Maggie.
McClellan, Catharine.
McKinley, Jim.
Sanford, Kate.
Cordova Dance Song | 1958-08-15 | 1.0 .mp3 ; 00:02:31 | Request File |
"Jim McKinley and Martha Jackson identified this as a Tlingit song, although Bill Joe called it Eyak. In 1960 Mentasta and Chistochina people again identified it as Eyak. The words mean 'good time,' and the singers make motions as if paddling a canoe. (de L comments on the tape 'beautiful song.'). Jim and Martha said that this version was wrong, and recorded correct version as [APSdigrec_1329]." 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: 00:02:31 Geographic Name(s): Copper Center (Alaska) Subject(s): Ahtena Indians--Music; Ahtena Indians--Social life and customs; Eyak language; Indians of North America--Alaska--Music; Tlingit language Access digital object: | |||
07-36. De Laguna, Frederica, 1906-2004.
Jackson, Martha.
Joe, Bill.
Joe, Maggie.
McClellan, Catharine.
McKinley, Jim.
Sanford, Kate.
Whitehorse or Northway sARani (Crow) Song | 1958-08-15 | 1.0 .mp3 ; 00:01:52 | Request File |
"'ali hei' and clapping at the end. The crow sits down in a trap. Jim McKinley was critical of Bill Joe's singing. The latter admitted in 1960 that he had cut it off short." 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: 00:01:52 Geographic Name(s): Copper Center (Alaska) Subject(s): Ahtena dance; Ahtena Indians--Music; Ahtena Indians--Social life and customs; Ahtena language; Indians of North America--Alaska--Music Access digital object: | |||
07-37. De Laguna, Frederica, 1906-2004.
Jackson, Martha.
McClellan, Catharine.
McKinley, Jim.
Cordova Tlingit Song | 1958-08-16 | 1.0 .mp3 ; 00:04:03 | Request File |
"(Supposedly correct version of [APSdigrec_1327]). Jim learned it from Gus Heeney who died in 1917 or 1918. (The words are definitely Tlingit).... Recorded by Jim McKinley (who has reputation of being best singer and dancer at Copper Center) and Martha Jackson, after they had listened to earlier recordings on this reel 8/16/58" 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: 00:04:03 Geographic Name(s): Copper Center (Alaska) Subject(s): Ahtena Indians--Music; Ahtena Indians--Social life and customs; Indians of North America--Alaska--Music; Tlingit language Access digital object: | |||
07-38. De Laguna, Frederica, 1906-2004.
Jackson, Martha.
McClellan, Catharine.
McKinley, Jim.
Funny Story Song | 1958-08-16 | 1.0 .mp3 ; 00:03:01 | Request File |
"The words are in both Tlingit and English. (Mean ??: "I don't thank you. You give me a funny story. Not a funny story....? I believe that all right. You been Cook's Inlet (or Klukshu?)" - deL's translation. Chistochina and Mentasta people in 1960 said this song would be sung when resting from dancing at a potlatch." "Recorded by Jim McKinley (who has reputation of being best singer and dancer at Copper Center) and Martha Jackson, after they had listened to earlier recordings on this reel 8/16/58" 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: 00:03:01 Geographic Name(s): Copper Center (Alaska) Subject(s): Ahtena Indians--Music; Ahtena Indians--Social life and customs; Indians of North America--Alaska--Music; Tlingit Indians--Music; Tlingit language Access digital object: | |||
07-39. De Laguna, Frederica, 1906-2004.
Jackson, Martha.
McClellan, Catharine.
Na'ina (Song Sparrow) Song | 1958-08-16 | 1.0 .mp3 ; 00:01:23 | Request File |
"Composed by Martha's mother. 'Song sparrow, shut up! People, talk the right way!" (Don't say mean things.) Maggy Joe later identified this song as composed by her aunt who used to live at Gulkana Airport (Dry Creek village).... Recorded by Jim McKinley (who has reputation of being best singer and dancer at Copper Center) and Martha Jackson, after they had listened to earlier recordings on this reel 8/16/58" 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: 00:01:23 Geographic Name(s): Copper Center (Alaska) Subject(s): Ahtena Indians--Music; Ahtena language; Indians of North America--Alaska--Music; Sparrows Access digital object: | |||
07-40. De Laguna, Frederica, 1906-2004.
Jackson, Martha.
McClellan, Catharine.
McKinley, Jim.
Up-the-Line Song from Dawson | 1958-08-16 | 1.0 .mp3 ; 00:01:25 | Request File |
"Recorded by Jim McKinley (who has reputation of being best singer and dancer at Copper Center) and Martha Jackson, after they had listened to earlier recordings on this reel 8/16/58.... Jim McKinley announced: 'We are going to sing about our two sisters (CMcC & FdeL). We're going to see them again.'" 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: 00:01:25 Geographic Name(s): Copper Center (Alaska) Subject(s): Ahtena Indians--Music; Ahtena Indians--Social life and customs; Han language; Indians of North America--Alaska--Music Access digital object: | |||
07-41. De Laguna, Frederica, 1906-2004.
Jackson, Martha.
McClellan, Catharine.
McKinley, Jim.
Sad Slow Song - "ho, hi" (Tlingit) | 1958-08-16 | 1.0 .mp3 ; 00:01:13 | Request File |
"Identified in 1960 as a song sung when people are resting at a potlatch.... Recorded by Jim McKinley (who has reputation of being best singer and dancer at Copper Center) and Martha Jackson, after they had listened to earlier recordings on this reel 8/16/58" 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: 00:01:13 Geographic Name(s): Copper Center (Alaska) Subject(s): Ahtena Indians--Music; Ahtena Indians--Social life and customs; Indians of North America--Alaska--Music; Tlingit Indians--Music; Tlingit language Access digital object: | |||
07-42. De Laguna, Frederica, 1906-2004.
Jackson, Martha.
McClellan, Catharine.
McKinley, Jim.
Tlingit Drowning Song | 1958-08-16 | 1.0 .mp3 ; 00:01:35 | Request File |
"A sorry song from drowned people. (cf. Joe Goodlataw, Chitina, 1954 [APSdigrec_1094]). Chistochina people in 1960 identified this as a Chitina song, Eyak. They don't dance, but stand up and sway from side to side.... Recorded by Jim McKinley (who has reputation of being best singer and dancer at Copper Center) and Martha Jackson, after they had listened to earlier recordings on this reel 8/16/58." 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: 00:01:35 Geographic Name(s): Copper Center (Alaska) Subject(s): Ahtena Indians--Music; Ahtena Indians--Social life and customs; Indians of North America--Alaska--Music; Tlingit Indians--Music; Tlingit language Access digital object: | |||
07-43. De Laguna, Frederica, 1906-2004.
Jackson, Martha.
McClellan, Catharine.
McKinley, Jim.
Tlingit Dance Song | 1958-08-16 | 1.0 .mp3 ; 00:01:38 | Request File |
"Recorded by Jim McKinley (who has reputation of being best singer and dancer at Copper Center) and Martha Jackson, after they had listened to earlier recordings on this reel 8/16/58" 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: 00:01:38 Geographic Name(s): Copper Center (Alaska) Subject(s): Ahtena Indians--Music; Ahtena Indians--Social life and customs; Indians of North America--Alaska--Music; Tlingit dance; Tlingit language Access digital object: | |||
07-44. De Laguna, Frederica, 1906-2004.
Jackson, Martha.
McClellan, Catharine.
McKinley, Jim.
Tlingit Love Song | 1958-08-16 | 1.0 .mp3 ; 00:01:19 | Request File |
"(Beginning was missed.) ... 100, 200 yrs. old.... Recorded by Jim McKinley (who has reputation of being best singer and dancer at Copper Center) and Martha Jackson, after they had listened to earlier recordings on this reel 8/16/58" 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: 00:01:19 Geographic Name(s): Copper Center (Alaska) Subject(s): Ahtena Indians--Music; Ahtena Indians--Social life and customs; Indians of North America--Alaska--Music; Tlingit Indians--Music; Tlingit language Access digital object: | |||
07-45. De Laguna, Frederica, 1906-2004.
George, Bacille.
George, Nancy.
McClellan, Catharine.
Give me a Drink - Up-the-line, Tanacross, Song | 1958-08-28 | 1.0 .mp3 ; 00:01:26 | Request 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: 00:01:26 Geographic Name(s): Copper Center (Alaska) Subject(s): Ahtena Indians--Music; Ahtena Indians--Social life and customs; Drinking songs--Alaska; Indians of North America--Alaska--Music; Tanacross language Access digital object: | |||
07-46. De Laguna, Frederica, 1906-2004.
George, Bacille.
McClellan, Catharine.
Ahtna song | 1958-08-28 | 1.0 .mp3 ; 00:01:13 | Request File |
"Bacille recorded the song to which is the dance of the old couple and their dead baby, but his voice was so poor that he asked to have the song erased if the tape were copied or played on the Copper River." 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: 00:01:13 Geographic Name(s): Copper Center (Alaska) Subject(s): Ahtena Indians--Music; Ahtena Indians--Social life and customs; Ahtena language; Indians of North America--Alaska--Music Access digital object: | |||
08-01. Billum, Douglas.
De Laguna, Frederica, 1906-2004.
McClellan, Catharine.
Love Song | 1958-07-26 | 1.0 .mp3 ; 00:01:07 | Request File |
The words include, "Come on, come on. I think you die." 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: 00:01:07 Geographic Name(s): Copper Center (Alaska) Subject(s): Ahtena Indians--Music; Ahtena language; Indians of North America--Alaska--Music; Love songs Access digital object: | |||
08-02. Billum, Douglas.
De Laguna, Frederica, 1906-2004.
McClellan, Catharine.
Animal Noises imitated by Douglas Billum | 1958-08-30 | 1.0 .mp3 ; 00:03:27 | Request File |
Imitation of the noises of rabbits, tree squirrels, mallards, swans, muskrats, two kinds of loons, swans, geese, groundhogs. 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: 00:03:27 Geographic Name(s): Copper Center (Alaska) Subject(s): Ahtena language; Animal sounds--Alaska Access digital object: | |||
08-03. Billum, Douglas.
De Laguna, Frederica, 1906-2004.
McClellan, Catharine.
Douglas Billum's Song for his Partner | 1958-08-30 | 1.0 .mp3 ; 00:03:16 | Request 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: 00:03:16 Geographic Name(s): Copper Center (Alaska) Subject(s): Ahtena Indians--Music; Ahtena language; Love songs Access digital object: | |||
08-04. Billum, Douglas.
De Laguna, Frederica, 1906-2004.
McClellan, Catharine.
Tobacco All Gone (with drum) | 1958-08-30 | 1.0 .mp3 ; 00:01:51 | Request File |
"Composed by Tenos Charley, a nAltcina man (not the present man of that name living in Copper Center), in 1901-02." 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: 00:01:51 Geographic Name(s): Copper Center (Alaska) Subject(s): Ahtena Indians--Music; Ahtena Indians--Social life and customs; Indians of North America--Alaska--Music; Tobacco Access digital object: | |||
08-05. Billum, Douglas.
De Laguna, Frederica, 1906-2004.
McClellan, Catharine.
Cordova, Alaska (with drum) | 1958-08-30 | 1.0 .mp3 ; 00:01:31 | Request File |
A song taught to the singer by a man from Juneau named Philip who came to Chitina. 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: 00:01:31 Geographic Name(s): Copper Center (Alaska) Subject(s): Ahtena Indians--Music; Ahtena Indians--Social life and customs; Cordova (Alaska); Indians of North America--Alaska--Music Access digital object: | |||
08-06. Billum, Douglas.
De Laguna, Frederica, 1906-2004.
McClellan, Catharine.
Tlingit Song (with drum) | 1958-08-30 | 1.0 .mp3 ; 00:01:14 | Request File |
"An old song, learned from his grandfather." 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: 00:01:14 Geographic Name(s): Copper Center (Alaska) Subject(s): Ahtena Indians--Music; Ahtena Indians--Social life and customs; Indians of North America--Alaska--Music; Tlingit language Access digital object: | |||
08-07. Billum, Douglas.
De Laguna, Frederica, 1906-2004.
McClellan, Catharine.
Up-the-Line Dance Song (with drum) | 1958-08-30 | 1.0 .mp3 ; 00:00:55 | Request 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: 00:00:55 Geographic Name(s): Copper Center (Alaska) Subject(s): Ahtena Indians--Music; Ahtena Indians--Social life and customs; Indians of North America--Alaska--Music Access digital object: | |||
08-08. Billum, Douglas.
De Laguna, Frederica, 1906-2004.
McClellan, Catharine.
Tlingit Song, "Boat Coming" | 1958-08-30 | 1.0 .mp3 ; 00:01:26 | Request File |
"'Boat Coming' (ref. to white men). (Tlingit words refere to yakw - boat). Learned from grandpa." 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: 00:01:26 Geographic Name(s): Copper Center (Alaska) Subject(s): Ahtena Indians--Music; Ahtena Indians--Social life and customs; Indians of North America--Alaska--Music; Tlingit language Access digital object: | |||
08-09. Billum, Douglas.
De Laguna, Frederica, 1906-2004.
McClellan, Catharine.
Andy Brown's Father's Love Song | 1958-08-30 | 1.0 .mp3 ; 00:01:44 | Request File |
"Composed by Charley, nAltcina man - bai' dEna' t'a' - 'shine white father'." 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: 00:01:44 Geographic Name(s): Copper Center (Alaska) Subject(s): Ahtena Indians--Music; Ahtena Indians--Social life and customs; Ahtena language; Indians of North America--Alaska--Music; Love songs Access digital object: | |||
08-10. Billum, Douglas.
De Laguna, Frederica, 1906-2004.
McClellan, Catharine.
Jesus Song | 1958-08-30 | 1.0 .mp3 ; 00:02:50 | Request 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: 00:02:50 Geographic Name(s): Copper Center (Alaska) Subject(s): Ahtena Indians--Music; Ahtena Indians--Religion; Ahtena Indians--Social life and customs; Indians of North America--Alaska--Music; Jesus Christ--Songs and music Access digital object: | |||