Recordings of Cherokee, Creek, Naskapi, Penobscot, Sioux, Santee, Tutelo, and Winnebago

Mss.Rec.49

Date: 1935-1937 | Size: 4 reel(s)

Abstract

Recordings of Cherokee, Naskapi, Penobscot, Sioux (Santee), and Ho-Chunk materials. The copies in the APS Library were made from discs recorded by Speck in the field in various places in the United States, Canada, and Labrador between 1935 and 1937.

Digital objects note

This collection contains digital materials that are available in the APS Digital Library. Links to these materials are provided with context in the inventory of this finding aid. A general listing of digital objects may also be found here.

Collection Information

Physical description

4 sound tape reels (1 hr., 45 min.) : analog, 7 1/2 ips, full track, mono ; 7 in.

4 sound tape reels (1 hr., 45 min.) : analog, 7 1/2 ips, full track, mono ; 7 in.

Provenance

Location of originals:

Some of the original discs are in the Archives of Traditional Music at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana, while others are in the Museum of Primitive Art in New York.

Processing information

Collection digitized and cataloged by Brian Carpenter during the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation funded audio digitization project, 2008-2014.

Related material

The Frank G. Speck papers in the APS Library contain many of Speck's original field notes and texts of this collection, but they are not cross-referenced to the recordings. Researchers should consult the APS American Indian guides under specific tribes and languages contained in this recording for possible further documentation.

Indexing Terms


Genre(s)

  • Hunting songs
  • Hymns.
  • Prayers.
  • Songs.
  • Sound recordings

Subject(s)

  • Cherokee language
  • Creek Indians -- Music
  • Creek language
  • Dakota Indians -- Music
  • Dakota language
  • Flute -- Performance
  • Lullabies
  • Micmac Indians -- Music
  • Naskapi language
  • Penobscot Indians -- Music
  • Penobscot dance
  • Penobscot language
  • Santee dialect
  • Tutelo Indians -- Music
  • Tutelo language
  • Winnebago Indians -- Music
  • Winnebago language


Detailed Inventory

 Audio recordings
  
01-01 Blowsnake, Jasper. Speck, Frank G. (Frank Gouldsmith), 1881-1950.
Flute Solo
1937 1 .mp3 ; 00:02:17

Performed by Jasper Blowsnake, Thunder Clan. Some sound distortion at beginning of program due to degradation of digital tape copy.

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

General physical description: 00:02:17


Geographic Name(s): Wisconsin

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

Access digital object:
http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:4995

01-02 Blowsnake, Jasper. Speck, Frank G. (Frank Gouldsmith), 1881-1950.
Flute Song: Paint Song
1937 1 .mp3 ; 00:01:19

"No words for song but symbol is man puts on paint on face for good luck when he goes to make love, to play contest game, to visit in hope of getting a gift, to engage in war expedition." Performed by Jasper Blowsnake, Thunder Clan.

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): Wisconsin

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

Access digital object:
http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:4996

01-03 Speck, Frank G. (Frank Gouldsmith), 1881-1950. Blowsnake, Jasper.
Flute Solo
1937 1 .mp3 ; 00:02:39

Performed by Jasper Blowsnake, Thunder Clan.

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: 00:02:39


Geographic Name(s): Wisconsin

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

Access digital object:
http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:5008

01-04 Speck, Frank G. (Frank Gouldsmith), 1881-1950. Blowsnake, Jasper.
Words and Voice of Flute Solo
1937 1 .mp3 ; 00:02:13

Performed by Jasper Blowsnake, Thunder Clan.

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: 00:02:13


Geographic Name(s): Wisconsin

Subject(s): Winnebago Indians -- Music; Winnebago language

Access digital object:
http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:4998

01-05 Pitan, Pien. Speck, Frank G. (Frank Gouldsmith), 1881-1950.
Hunting Song
1935 1 .mp3 ; 00:01:11

Location identified as "Naskapi, Labrador, St. Augustine Band." Most likely Saint-Augustin, Basse-Côte-Nord Territory, Québec.

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): Saint-Augustin (Québec)

Subject(s): Hunting songs; Naskapi Indians -- Music; Naskapi language

Access digital object:
http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:4987

01-06 Speck, Frank G. (Frank Gouldsmith), 1881-1950. Mistenapeo, Jerome.
Dance Song for wedding
1935 1 .mp3 ; 00:00:42

Location identified as "Naskapi, Labrador, St. Augustine Band." Most likely Saint-Augustin, Basse-Côte-Nord Territory, Québec.

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: 00:00:42


Geographic Name(s): Saint-Augustin (Québec)

Subject(s): Weddings -- Songs and music; Naskapi dance; Naskapi Indians -- Music; Naskapi language

Access digital object:
http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:5017

01-07 Nelson, Roland. Speck, Frank G. (Frank Gouldsmith), 1881-1950.
Lullaby No. 1
1935 1 .mp3 ; 00:01:11

The singer, Roland Nelson, was also known as Chief Needahbeh. Possibly identical to other Penobscot "Lullaby" from same collection. See Related Recording.

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): Maine

Subject(s): Penobscot Indians -- Music; Lullabies, Penobscot; Penobscot language

Access digital object:
http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:5021

01-08 Speck, Frank G. (Frank Gouldsmith), 1881-1950. Nelson, Roland.
Lullaby No. 2
1935 1 .mp3 ; 00:00:35

The singer, Roland Nelson, was also known as Chief Needahbeh.

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): Maine

Subject(s): Penobscot Indians -- Music; Lullabies, Penobscot

Access digital object:
http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:4986

01-09 Buck, John, Jr.. Speck, Frank G. (Frank Gouldsmith), 1881-1950.
AD O WA - Thanksgiving Song
1936 1 .mp3 ; 00:01:10

Originally identified by Frank Speck as Tutelo. Identified by Woodland Cultural Centre as Cayuga in 2021, sung by a person of partial Tutelo descent. This recording has been designated as culturally sensitive by the community from which it originates. Digital access and reproduction is restricted. Please contact the Curator of Indigenous Materials for more information.

Restrictions on Access: This item has been designated as culturally sensitive. Reproduction and digital access is restricted. Please contact the Curator of Indigenous Materials for more information.

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: 00:01:10


Geographic Name(s): Grand River (Ont.)

Subject(s): Cayuga language

Access digital object:
http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:5001

01-10 Buck, John, Jr.. Speck, Frank G. (Frank Gouldsmith), 1881-1950.
Thanksgiving Song
1936 1 .mp3 ; 00:01:16

Originally identified by Frank Speck as Tutelo. Identified by Woodland Cultural Centre as Cayuga in 2021, sung by a person of partial Tutelo descent. This recording has been designated as culturally sensitive by the community from which it originates. Digital access and reproduction is restricted. Please contact the Curator of Indigenous Materials for more information.

Restrictions on Access: This item has been designated as culturally sensitive. Reproduction and digital access is restricted. Please contact the Curator of Native American Materials for more information.

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: 00:01:16


Geographic Name(s): Grand River (Ont.)

Subject(s): Cayuga language

Access digital object:
http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:4989

01-11 Cruikshank, Allan D.. Speck, Frank G. (Frank Gouldsmith), 1881-1950.
Bird Calls
1936-08-20 1 .mp3 ; 00:02:20

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: 00:02:20


Geographic Name(s): Medomak (Me.)

Subject(s): Birdsongs -- Maine

Access digital object:
http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:5018

01-12 Speck, Frank G. (Frank Gouldsmith), 1881-1950. Nelson, Roland.
Snake Dance
1936 1 .mp3 ; 00:00:56

The singer, Roland Nelson, was also known as Chief Needahbeh.

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: 00:00:56


Geographic Name(s): Maine

Subject(s): Penobscot Indians -- Music; Penobscot language

Access digital object:
http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:4999

01-13 Nelson, Roland. Speck, Frank G. (Frank Gouldsmith), 1881-1950.
Lullaby
1936 1 .mp3 ; 00:01:09

The singer, Roland Nelson, was also known as Chief Needahbeh. Possibly identical to other Penobscot "Lullaby" from same collection. See Related Recording.

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): Maine

Subject(s): Penobscot Indians -- Music; Lullabies, Penobscot; Penobscot language

Access digital object:
http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:5010

01-14 Speck, Frank G. (Frank Gouldsmith), 1881-1950. Nicholas, Louis.
Micmac Dance
1935 1 .mp3 ; 00:02:45

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: 00:02:45


Geographic Name(s): Maine

Subject(s): Penobscot Indians -- Music; Penobscot language; Micmac Indians -- Music

Access digital object:
http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:5019

01-15 Nicholas, Louis. Speck, Frank G. (Frank Gouldsmith), 1881-1950.
Wedding Dance Song
1935 1 .mp3 ; 00:01:57

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: 00:01:57


Geographic Name(s): Maine

Subject(s): Weddings -- Songs and music; Penobscot language; Penobscot Indians -- Music

Access digital object:
http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:5009

01-16 Nicholas, Louis. Speck, Frank G. (Frank Gouldsmith), 1881-1950.
Micmac Dance
1935 1 .mp3 ; 00:01:59

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): Maine

Subject(s): Micmac Indians -- Music; Penobscot language; Penobscot Indians -- Music

Access digital object:
http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:5012

01-17 Nicholas, Louis. Speck, Frank G. (Frank Gouldsmith), 1881-1950.
Micmac Dance
1935 1 .mp3 ; 00:01:30

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: 00:01:30


Geographic Name(s): Maine

Subject(s): Penobscot language; Micmac Indians -- Music; Penobscot Indians -- Music

Access digital object:
http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:4979

01-18 Nicholas, Louis. Speck, Frank G. (Frank Gouldsmith), 1881-1950.
Wedding Dance
1935 1 .mp3 ; 00:03:06

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: 00:03:06


Geographic Name(s): Maine

Subject(s): Penobscot language; Weddings -- Songs and music; Penobscot Indians -- Music

Access digital object:
http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:5013

01-19 Speck, Frank G. (Frank Gouldsmith), 1881-1950. Nicholas, Louis.
Wedding Dance
1935 1 .mp3 ; 00:02:01

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: 00:02:01


Geographic Name(s): Maine

Subject(s): Weddings -- Songs and music; Penobscot Indians -- Music; Penobscot language

Access digital object:
http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:5005

02-01 Speck, Frank G. (Frank Gouldsmith), 1881-1950. Nicholas, Louis.
Wedding Dances
1935 1 .mp3 ; 00:02:26

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: 00:02:26


Geographic Name(s): Maine

Subject(s): Penobscot dance; Penobscot language; Weddings -- Songs and music; Penobscot Indians -- Music

Access digital object:
http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:5015

02-02 Speck, Frank G. (Frank Gouldsmith), 1881-1950. Nicholas, Louis.
Social Dances
1935 1 .mp3 ; 00:02:02

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: 00:02:02


Geographic Name(s): Maine

Subject(s): Penobscot language; Penobscot dance; Penobscot Indians -- Music

Access digital object:
http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:5025

02-03 Speck, Frank G. (Frank Gouldsmith), 1881-1950. Nicholas, Louis.
Pedlar's Dance
1935 1 .mp3 ; 00:01:33

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): Maine

Subject(s): Penobscot language; Penobscot dance; Penobscot Indians -- Music

Access digital object:
http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:4993

02-04 Speck, Frank G. (Frank Gouldsmith), 1881-1950. Nicholas, Louis.
Moose and Caribou calling
1935 1 .mp3 ; 00:03:03

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: 00:03:03


Geographic Name(s): Maine

Subject(s): Penobscot language; Penobscot Indians -- Music; Caribou hunting; Moose hunting; Hunting songs

Access digital object:
http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:4990

02-05 Speck, Frank G. (Frank Gouldsmith), 1881-1950. Nicholas, Louis.
Hymn - "You, Me, Jesus", in Latin
1935 1 .mp3 ; 00:01:14

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): Maine

Subject(s): Penobscot Indians -- Music; Catholic Church -- Hymns; Penobscot Indians -- Religion; Latin language

Access digital object:
http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:5026

02-06 Nicholas, Louis. Speck, Frank G. (Frank Gouldsmith), 1881-1950.
Hymn and Prayers
1935 1 .mp3 ; 00:06:13

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: 00:06:13


Geographic Name(s): Maine

Subject(s): Catholic Church -- Prayers and devotions; Penobscot Indians -- Music; Catholic Church -- Hymns; Penobscot Indians -- Religion; Penobscot language

Access digital object:
http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:5023

02-07 Nicholas, Louis. Speck, Frank G. (Frank Gouldsmith), 1881-1950.
Hymn and Prayers
1935 1 .mp3 ; 00:05:03

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: 00:05:03


Geographic Name(s): Maine

Subject(s): Catholic Church -- Prayers and devotions; Penobscot language; Catholic Church -- Hymns; Penobscot Indians -- Religion; Penobscot Indians -- Music

Access digital object:
http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:5014

02-08 Speck, Frank G. (Frank Gouldsmith), 1881-1950. Thibodeau, Joe.
Penobscot Wedding
1935 1 .mp3 ; 00:00:46

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: 00:00:46


Geographic Name(s): Maine

Subject(s): Penobscot language; Weddings -- Songs and music; Penobscot Indians -- Music

Access digital object:
http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:4994

02-09 Speck, Frank G. (Frank Gouldsmith), 1881-1950. Sky Eagle.
Gambling song for Mocassin dance
1935 1 .mp3 ; 00:01:15

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


Subject(s): Gambling -- Songs and music; Santee Indians -- Music; Santee dialect; Dakota language; Dakota Indians -- Music

Access digital object:
http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:5000

02-10 Speck, Frank G. (Frank Gouldsmith), 1881-1950. Sky Eagle.
War Song
1935 1 .mp3 ; 00:01:54

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: 00:01:54


Subject(s): Santee dialect; Dakota language; Dakota Indians -- Music; Santee Indians -- Music

Access digital object:
http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:5002

02-11 Sky Eagle. Speck, Frank G. (Frank Gouldsmith), 1881-1950.
Mocassin Game song
1935 1 .mp3 ; 00:02:58

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: 00:02:58


Subject(s): Santee dialect; Dakota language; Santee Indians -- Music; Dakota Indians -- Music

Access digital object:
http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:5024

03-01 Sky Eagle. Speck, Frank G. (Frank Gouldsmith), 1881-1950.
Mocassin Game song
1935 1 .mp3 ; 00:02:59

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: 00:02:59


Subject(s): Dakota language; Dakota Indians -- Music

Access digital object:
http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:4992

03-02 Sky Eagle. Speck, Frank G. (Frank Gouldsmith), 1881-1950.
War Song
1935 1 .mp3 ; 00:02:41

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: 00:02:41


Subject(s): Dakota Indians -- Music; Dakota language

Access digital object:
http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:5020

03-03 Pitan, Pien. Mistenapeo, Jerome. Speck, Frank G. (Frank Gouldsmith), 1881-1950.
Hunting and Sucat lodge conjuring songs
1935 1 .mp3 ; 00:02:40

Location identified as "Naskapi, Labrador, St. Augustine Band." Most likely Saint-Augustin, Basse-Côte-Nord Territory, Québec.

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: 00:02:40


Geographic Name(s): Saint-Augustin (Québec)

Subject(s): Hunting songs; Naskapi Indians -- Music; Naskapi language

Access digital object:
http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:4980

03-04 Speck, Frank G. (Frank Gouldsmith), 1881-1950. Mistenapeo, Jerome.
Bear hunting song
1935 1 .mp3 ; 00:00:32

Location identified as "Naskapi, Labrador, St. Augustine Band." Most likely Saint-Augustin, Basse-Côte-Nord Territory, Québec.

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: 00:00:32


Geographic Name(s): Saint-Augustin (Québec)

Subject(s): Hunting songs; Bear hunting; Naskapi Indians -- Music; Naskapi language

Access digital object:
http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:4978

03-05 Speck, Frank G. (Frank Gouldsmith), 1881-1950. Mistenapeo, Jerome.
Otter hunting song
1935 1 .mp3 ; 00:00:40

Location identified as "Naskapi, Labrador, St. Augustine Band." Most likely Saint-Augustin, Basse-Côte-Nord Territory, Québec.

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): Saint-Augustin (Québec)

Subject(s): Hunting songs; Otter hunting; Naskapi Indians -- Music; Naskapi language

Access digital object:
http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:5007

03-06 Speck, Frank G. (Frank Gouldsmith), 1881-1950. West Long, Will.
Story of Long Life and Going to Heaven
1936-01-05 1 .mp3 ; 00:05:44

For Speck's original field notes concerning this program, see Ms. Coll. 126, Box 11, IV(17D2). See Related Resource.

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: 00:05:44


Geographic Name(s): Cherokee (N.C.)

Subject(s): Cherokee language; Cherokee Indians -- Folklore

Access digital object:
http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:4983

03-07 Driver, Wesley. Speck, Frank G. (Frank Gouldsmith), 1881-1950.
Bear Hunt Song
1936-01 1 .mp3 ; 00:00:44

Restrictions on Access: This item has been designated as culturally sensitive. Reproduction and digital access is restricted. Please contact the Curator of Native American Materials for more information.

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: 00:00:44


Geographic Name(s): Ravensford (N.C.)

Subject(s): Cherokee Indians -- Music; Hunting songs; Bear hunting; Cherokee language

Access digital object:
http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:4985

03-08 Speck, Frank G. (Frank Gouldsmith), 1881-1950. Swallow, Ben.
Counting
1936 1 .mp3 ; 00:01:44

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): Grand River (Ont.)

Subject(s): Cayuga language -- Numerals; Onondaga language -- Numerals; Tutelo language -- Numerals

Access digital object:
http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:4982

03-09 Alexander, Matty. Speck, Frank G. (Frank Gouldsmith), 1881-1950.
Stomp Dance
1935 1 .mp3 ; 00:00:31

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: 00:00:31


Geographic Name(s): [Alabama?]

Subject(s): Creek language; Stomp dance; Creek dance; Creek Indians -- Music

Access digital object:
http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:5027

03-10 Alexander, Matty. Speck, Frank G. (Frank Gouldsmith), 1881-1950.
Two Hymns
1935 1 .mp3 ; 00:01:14

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): [Alabama?]

Subject(s): Hymns; Creek Indians -- Religion; Creek language; Creek Indians -- Music

Access digital object:
http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:5004

03-11 Speck, Frank G. (Frank Gouldsmith), 1881-1950.
Otter song in medicine lodge when candidate is shot with shell
  1 .mp3 ; 00:002:29

Singer and date of recording not given. Probably recorded between 1935-1937.

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: 00:002:29


Geographic Name(s): Wisconsin

Subject(s): Winnebago Indians -- Rites and ceremonies; Winnebago language; Winnebago Indians -- Music

Access digital object:
http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:4984

03-12 Speck, Frank G. (Frank Gouldsmith), 1881-1950.
Peyote song; 1st song of meeting at sundown
  1 .mp3 ; 00:02:46

Singer and date of recording not given. Probably recorded between 1935-1937.

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: 00:02:46


Geographic Name(s): Wisconsin

Subject(s): Peyote songs; Winnebago Indians -- Music; Winnebago language; Winnebago Indians -- Rites and ceremonies

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http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:4981

03-13 Blowsnake, Jasper. Speck, Frank G. (Frank Gouldsmith), 1881-1950.
Flute song
1937-05-13 1 .mp3 ; 00:02:25

Performed by Jasper Blowsnake, Thunder Clan.

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): Wisconsin

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

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03-15 Speck, Frank G. (Frank Gouldsmith), 1881-1950. Blowsnake, Jasper.
Flute love song: two chiefs
1937-05-13 1 .mp3 ; 00:02:50

"Girl's song. A girl, a daughter of the chief sings this song. She says 'I'm looking for a man (Chief's son) who wears a big stamped brooch on a cord around his neck.'" Performed by Jasper Blowsnake, Thunder Clan.

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): Wisconsin

Subject(s): Love songs; Flute -- Performance; Winnebago Indians -- Music

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04-01 Speck, Frank G. (Frank Gouldsmith), 1881-1950. Blowsnake, Jasper.
Flute song for drinking
1937-05-17 1 .mp3 ; 00:02:46

Performed by Jasper Blowsnake, Thunder Clan.

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: 00:02:46


Geographic Name(s): Wisconsin

Subject(s): Winnebago Indians -- Music; Drinking songs; Flute -- Performance

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04-02 Speck, Frank G. (Frank Gouldsmith), 1881-1950. Blowsnake, Jasper.
Words & Voice for flute song for drinking
1937-05-17 1 .mp3 ; 00:02:43

Performed by Jasper Blowsnake, Thunder Clan.

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: 00:02:43


Geographic Name(s): Wisconsin

Subject(s): Winnebago Indians -- Music; Drinking songs; Winnebago language

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http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:4997

04-03 Blowsnake, Jasper. Speck, Frank G. (Frank Gouldsmith), 1881-1950.
Flute Song - "I Want To See My Dear Uncle"
1937-05-09 1 .mp3 ; 00:02:07

Performed by Jasper Blowsnake, Thunder Clan.

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: 00:02:07


Geographic Name(s): Wisconsin

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

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04-04 Blowsnake, Jasper. Speck, Frank G. (Frank Gouldsmith), 1881-1950.
Words and Voice for Flute Song - "I Want To See My Dear Uncle"
1937-05-09 1 .mp3 ; 00:01:46

Performed by Jasper Blowsnake, Thunder Clan.

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: 00:01:46


Geographic Name(s): Wisconsin

Subject(s): Winnebago language; Winnebago Indians -- Music

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http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:5022

04-05 Blowsnake, Jasper. Speck, Frank G. (Frank Gouldsmith), 1881-1950.
Flute Song for Sleeping Baby
1937-05-17 1 .mp3 ; 00:02:20

Performed by Jasper Blowsnake, Thunder Clan.

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: 00:02:20


Geographic Name(s): Wisconsin

Subject(s): Winnebago Indians -- Music; Lullabies, Winnebago; Flute -- Performance

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http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:5003

04-06 Blowsnake, Jasper. Speck, Frank G. (Frank Gouldsmith), 1881-1950.
Flute Song
1937-05 1 .mp3 ; 00:02:30

Performed by Jasper Blowsnake, Thunder Clan.

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: 00:02:30


Geographic Name(s): Wisconsin

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

Access digital object:
http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:4988