Seneca songs and stories

Mss.Rec.139

Date: 1959, circa 1960-1961, 1963 | Size: 4 tape(s)

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Abstract

Seneca dance songs recorded at Allegany Territory in New York and at Six Nations Reserve. Also includes a story, personal narratives, and interview discussions about sickness, medicine, witchcraft, and related Seneca ceremonies and customs.

Digital objects note

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

Collection Information

Physical description

4 sound tape reels (4 hr., 16 min.)

Provenance

Accessioned with and removed from the George S. Snyderman Papers (Ms.Coll.51).

Processing information

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

Related material

George S. Snyderman Papers (Ms.Coll.51).

Note on cultural sensitivities

Some of the recordings in this collection have been identified as potentially culturally sensitive and are restricted, pending further review. Specific items of this nature are noted in the inventory below.

General

Formerly titled "Indian language recordings." Re-titled in January 2020.

Indexing Terms

Genre(s)

Sound recordings

Subject(s)

Seneca Indians -- Folklore
Seneca Indians -- Music
Seneca Indians -- Social life and customs

Detailed Inventory

Tape 1			Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
01-01 Snyderman, Michael. Snyderman, George S., 1908-2000. Jimerson, Avery. Round Dances, 6 songs	1963-06-27	1 .mp3 ; 00:11:40	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
Duplicate of original recording on reel 2 from same collection. Location of originals: This file is a compressed, digitized version of the original. The APS Library maintains the original format (Sound tape reel) as well as an uncompressed digitized version of this recording. General physical description: 00:11:40 Geographic Name(s): Allegany Indian Reservation (N.Y.) Subject(s): Seneca dance; Seneca Indians -- Music Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:6382
01-02 Snyderman, George S., 1908-2000. Jimerson, Avery. Snyderman, Michael. Shake the Bush, 8 songs	1963-06-27	1 .mp3 ; 00:06:47	Request File
Duplicate of original recording on reel 2 from same collection. Restrictions on Access: This item has been identified as potentially culturally sensitive, pending further review. Access is restricted. Please consult 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: 00:06:47 Geographic Name(s): Allegany Indian Reservation (N.Y.) Subject(s): Seneca Indians -- Music; Seneca dance Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:6393
01-03 Jimerson, Avery. Snyderman, Michael. Snyderman, George S., 1908-2000. Rabbit Songs, 5 songs	1963-06-27	1 .mp3 ; 00:06:35	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
Duplicate of original recording on reel 2 from same collection. 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: 00:06:35 Geographic Name(s): Allegany Indian Reservation (N.Y.) Subject(s): Seneca Indians -- Music; Seneca dance Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:6405
01-04 Snyderman, George S., 1908-2000. Jimerson, Walter. Cusick, Chief. Crocodile	1959-09-18	1 .mp3 ; 00:04:24	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
Location of originals: This file is a compressed, digitized version of the original. The APS Library maintains the original format (Sound tape reel) as well as an uncompressed digitized version of this recording. General physical description: 00:04:24 Geographic Name(s): Allegany Indian Reservation (N.Y.) Subject(s): Seneca Indians -- Music; Seneca dance Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:6395
01-05 Snyderman, George S., 1908-2000. Jimerson, Walter. Cusick, Chief. Raccoon	1959-09-18	1 .mp3 ; 00:06:34	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
Location of originals: This file is a compressed, digitized version of the original. The APS Library maintains the original format (Sound tape reel) as well as an uncompressed digitized version of this recording. General physical description: 00:06:34 Geographic Name(s): Allegany Indian Reservation (N.Y.) Subject(s): Seneca Indians -- Music; Seneca dance Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:6397
01-06 Sprague, Raymond. Sprague, Lorne. Snyderman, George S., 1908-2000. Jimerson, Walter. Ladies' Dance, 10 songs	circa 1960	1 .mp3 ; 00:12:29	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
Location of originals: This file is a compressed, digitized version of the original. The APS Library maintains the original format (Sound tape reel) as well as an uncompressed digitized version of this recording. General physical description: 00:12:29 Geographic Name(s): Grand River (Ont.) Subject(s): Seneca dance; Seneca Indians -- Music Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:6401
01-07 Sprague, Lorne. Snyderman, George S., 1908-2000. Jimerson, Walter. Sprague, Raymond. Old Moccasins, 10 songs	circa 1960	1 .mp3 ; 00:06:52	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
Location of originals: This file is a compressed, digitized version of the original. The APS Library maintains the original format (Sound tape reel) as well as an uncompressed digitized version of this recording. General physical description: 00:06:52 Geographic Name(s): Grand River (Ont.) Subject(s): Seneca dance; Seneca Indians -- Music Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:6400
01-08 Sprague, Lorne. Snyderman, George S., 1908-2000. Jimerson, Walter. Sprague, Raymond. Round Dances, 6 songs	circa 1960	1 .mp3 ; 00:06:32	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
Location of originals: This file is a compressed, digitized version of the original. The APS Library maintains the original format (Sound tape reel) as well as an uncompressed digitized version of this recording. General physical description: 00:06:32 Geographic Name(s): Grand River (Ont.) Subject(s): Seneca dance; Seneca Indians -- Music Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:6387
01-09 Sprague, Lorne. Snyderman, George S., 1908-2000. Jimerson, Walter. Sprague, Raymond. Grab Your Partner, 6 songs	circa 1960	1 .mp3 ; 00:04:38	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
Location of originals: This file is a compressed, digitized version of the original. The APS Library maintains the original format (Sound tape reel) as well as an uncompressed digitized version of this recording. General physical description: 00:04:38 Geographic Name(s): Grand River (Ont.) Subject(s): Seneca dance; Seneca Indians -- Music Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:6406
01-10 Sprague, Raymond. Sprague, Lorne. Snyderman, George S., 1908-2000. Jimerson, Walter. Feather Dance	circa 1960	1 .mp3 ; 00:05:04	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
Location of originals: This file is a compressed, digitized version of the original. The APS Library maintains the original format (Sound tape reel) as well as an uncompressed digitized version of this recording. General physical description: 00:05:04 Geographic Name(s): Grand River (Ont.) Subject(s): Seneca Indians -- Music; Seneca dance Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:6384
01-11 Sprague, Lorne. Snyderman, George S., 1908-2000. Jimerson, Walter. Sprague, Raymond. Feather Dance	circa 1960	1 .mp3 ; 00:10:27	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
Location of originals: This file is a compressed, digitized version of the original. The APS Library maintains the original format (Sound tape reel) as well as an uncompressed digitized version of this recording. General physical description: 00:10:27 Geographic Name(s): Grand River (Ont.) Subject(s): Seneca Indians -- Music; Seneca dance Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:6402
01-12 Sprague, Lorne. Snyderman, George S., 1908-2000. Jimerson, Walter. Sprague, Raymond. Women's Dance	circa 1960	1 .mp3 ; 00:05:38	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
Location of originals: This file is a compressed, digitized version of the original. The APS Library maintains the original format (Sound tape reel) as well as an uncompressed digitized version of this recording. General physical description: 00:05:38 Geographic Name(s): Grand River (Ont.) Subject(s): Seneca dance; Seneca Indians -- Music Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:6403
01-13 Sprague, Lorne. Snyderman, George S., 1908-2000. Jimerson, Walter. Sprague, Raymond. Fish Dance	circa 1960	1 .mp3 ; 00:02:39	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
Location of originals: This file is a compressed, digitized version of the original. The APS Library maintains the original format (Sound tape reel) as well as an uncompressed digitized version of this recording. General physical description: 00:02:39 Geographic Name(s): Grand River (Ont.) Subject(s): Seneca Indians -- Music; Seneca dance Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:6408
01-14 Snyderman, George S., 1908-2000. Dowdy, Herb. Kee Way	circa 1961	1 .mp3 ; 00:25:41	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
Location of originals: This file is a compressed, digitized version of the original. The APS Library maintains the original format (Sound tape reel) as well as an uncompressed digitized version of this recording. General physical description: 00:25:41 Geographic Name(s): Allegany Indian Reservation (N.Y.) Subject(s): Seneca Indians -- Music; Seneca dance Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:6398
Tape 2			Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
02-01 Snyderman, Michael. Snyderman, George S., 1908-2000. Jimerson, Avery. Round Dances, 6 songs	1963-06-27	1 .mp3 ; 00:13:02	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
Location of originals: This file is a compressed, digitized version of the original. The APS Library maintains the original format (Sound tape reel) as well as an uncompressed digitized version of this recording. General physical description: 00:13:02 Geographic Name(s): Allegany Indian Reservation (N.Y.) Subject(s): Seneca dance; Seneca Indians -- Music Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:6391
02-02 Snyderman, Michael. Snyderman, George S., 1908-2000. Jimerson, Avery. Shake the Bush, 8 songs	1963-06-27	1 .mp3 ; 00:07:02	Request File
Restrictions on Access: This item has been identified as potentially culturally sensitive, pending further review. Access is restricted. Please consult 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: 00:07:02 Geographic Name(s): Allegany Indian Reservation (N.Y.) Subject(s): Seneca dance; Seneca Indians -- Music Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:6394
02-03 Snyderman, George S., 1908-2000. Jimerson, Avery. Snyderman, Michael. Rabbit Songs, 5 songs	1963-06-27	1 .mp3 ; 00:06:49	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
Location of originals: This file is a compressed, digitized version of the original. The APS Library maintains the original format (Sound tape reel) as well as an uncompressed digitized version of this recording. General physical description: 00:06:49 Geographic Name(s): Allegany Indian Reservation (N.Y.) Subject(s): Seneca dance; Seneca Indians -- Music Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:6404
02-04 Snyderman, George S., 1908-2000. Jimerson, Avery. Discussion of Avery Jimerson's Seneca name	1963-06-27	1 .mp3 ; 00:00:25	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
Location of originals: This file is a compressed, digitized version of the original. The APS Library maintains the original format (Sound tape reel) as well as an uncompressed digitized version of this recording. General physical description: 00:00:25 Geographic Name(s): Allegany Indian Reservation (N.Y.) Subject(s): Names, Seneca Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:6409
02-05 Snyderman, George S., 1908-2000. Jimerson, Walter. Dowdy, Herb. Kee Way [1 of 2]	circa 1961	1 .mp3 ; 00:30:30	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
Location of originals: This file is a compressed, digitized version of the original. The APS Library maintains the original format (Sound tape reel) as well as an uncompressed digitized version of this recording. General physical description: 00:30:30 Geographic Name(s): Allegany Indian Reservation (N.Y.) Subject(s): Seneca dance; Seneca Indians -- Music Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:6390
02-06 Snyderman, George S., 1908-2000. Jimerson, Walter. Dowdy, Herb. Kee Way [2 of 2]	circa 1961	1 .mp3 ; 00:25:47	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
Location of originals: This file is a compressed, digitized version of the original. The APS Library maintains the original format (Sound tape reel) as well as an uncompressed digitized version of this recording. General physical description: 00:25:47 Geographic Name(s): Allegany Indian Reservation (N.Y.) Subject(s): Seneca dance; Seneca Indians -- Music Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:6399
Tape 3			Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
03-01 Snyderman, George S., 1908-2000. Redeye, Clara. Story of how a young man became a medicine man	1963-06-20	1 .mp3 ; 00:01:32	Request File
In English only. Restrictions on Access: This item has been identified as potentially culturally sensitive, pending further review. Access is restricted. Please consult 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: 00:01:32 Geographic Name(s): Allegany Indian Reservation (N.Y.) Subject(s): Seneca Indians -- Medicine; Seneca Indians -- Folklore Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:6407
03-02 Snyderman, George S., 1908-2000. Redeye, Clara. Story of how a young man became a medicine man	1963-06-20	1 .mp3 ; 00:02:38	Request File
In Seneca only. Restrictions on Access: This item has been identified as potentially culturally sensitive, pending further review. Access is restricted. Please consult 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: 00:02:38 Geographic Name(s): Allegany Indian Reservation (N.Y.) Subject(s): Seneca Indians -- Folklore; Seneca Indians -- Medicine; Seneca language Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:6396
03-03 Snyderman, George S., 1908-2000. Redeye, Clara. Story and discussion of two times Sherman Redeye got sick	1963-06-20	1 .mp3 ; 00:07:23	Request File
In English only. Restrictions on Access: This item has been identified as potentially culturally sensitive, pending further review. Access is restricted. Please consult 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: 00:07:23 Geographic Name(s): Allegany Indian Reservation (N.Y.) Subject(s): Seneca Indians -- Social life and customs; Seneca Indians -- Medicine Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:6381
03-04 Snyderman, George S., 1908-2000. Redeye, Clara. Story about a dream Clara had when Sherman first got sick	1963-06-20	1 .mp3 ; 00:01:22	Request File
In English only. Restrictions on Access: This item has been identified as potentially culturally sensitive, pending further review. Access is restricted. Please consult 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: 00:01:22 Geographic Name(s): Allegany Indian Reservation (N.Y.) Subject(s): Seneca Indians -- Folklore Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:6389
03-05 Snyderman, George S., 1908-2000. Redeye, Clara. Discussion of early morning curing ceremony, little people, and Dark Dance	1963-06-20	1 .mp3 ; 00:05:59	Request File
In English only. Restrictions on Access: This item has been identified as potentially culturally sensitive, pending further review. Access is restricted. Please consult 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: 00:05:59 Geographic Name(s): Allegany Indian Reservation (N.Y.) Subject(s): Seneca Indians -- Social life and customs; Seneca Indians -- Medicine; Seneca Indians -- Folklore Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:6380
03-06 Snyderman, George S., 1908-2000. Redeye, Clara. Discussion of witches and little water medicine	1963-06-20	1 .mp3 ; 00:06:28	Request File
In English only. Restrictions on Access: This item has been identified as potentially culturally sensitive, pending further review. Access is restricted. Please consult 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: 00:06:28 Geographic Name(s): Allegany Indian Reservation (N.Y.) Subject(s): Witchcraft; Seneca Indians -- Medicine; Seneca Indians -- Folklore Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:6385
03-07 Snyderman, George S., 1908-2000. Redeye, Clara. Discussion of killing a chicken to ward off bad medicine	1963-06-20	1 .mp3 ; 00:02:49	Request File
In English only. Restrictions on Access: This item has been identified as potentially culturally sensitive, pending further review. Access is restricted. Please consult 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: 00:02:49 Geographic Name(s): Allegany Indian Reservation (N.Y.) Subject(s): Seneca Indians -- Social life and customs; Seneca Indians -- Medicine Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:6388
Tape 4			Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
04-01 Snyderman, Michael. Snyderman, George S., 1908-2000. Jimerson, Avery. Round Dances, 6 songs	1963-06-27	1 .mp3 ; 00:13:43	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
Duplicate of original recording on reel 2 from same collection. Runs slightly slow with uncorrected background hum. Location of originals: This file is a compressed, digitized version of the original. The APS Library maintains the original format (Sound tape reel) as well as an uncompressed digitized version of this recording. General physical description: 00:13:43 Geographic Name(s): Allegany Indian Reservation (N.Y.) Subject(s): Seneca Indians -- Music; Seneca dance Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:6386
04-02 Snyderman, George S., 1908-2000. Jimerson, Avery. Snyderman, Michael. Shake the Bush, 8 songs	1963-06-27	1 .mp3 ; 00:07:11	Request File
Duplicate of original recording on reel 2 from same collection. Runs slightly slow with uncorrected background hum. Restrictions on Access: This item has been identified as potentially culturally sensitive, pending further review. Access is restricted. Please consult 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: 00:07:11 Geographic Name(s): Allegany Indian Reservation (N.Y.) Subject(s): Seneca dance; Seneca Indians -- Music Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:6392
04-03 Jimerson, Avery. Snyderman, Michael. Snyderman, George S., 1908-2000. Rabbit Songs, 5 songs	1963-06-27	1 .mp3 ; 00:07:00	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
Duplicate of original recording on reel 2 from same collection. Runs slightly slow with uncorrected background hum. 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: 00:07:00 Geographic Name(s): Allegany Indian Reservation (N.Y.) Subject(s): Seneca Indians -- Music; Seneca dance Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:6383