Songs and Dances of the Rural Ottawa and Chippewa Indians

Mss.Rec.20

Date: 1953-1955 | Size: 6 reel(s)

Abstract

Traditional and Christian songs in the Ottawa and Chippewa languages, recorded with numerous singers in multiple communities in Michigan in the mid-1950s. Recorded as part of Gertrude Kurath's broader study of contemporary religion and music among Anishinaabe communities in Michigan. Includes traditional songs, Catholic and Methodists hymns, and Free Methodist revival meetings, including some benedictions. Also includes one talk entitled, "Longfellow's Use of Michigan Indian Tales."

Digital objects note

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Collection Information

Physical description

6 sound tape reels (3 hr., 33 min.)

Provenance

Donated by Gertrude Kurath. This material was recorded with the assistance of a Phillips Fund grant.

Processing information

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

Indexing Terms


Genre(s)

  • Sound recordings

Subject(s)

  • Anishinaabe
  • Catholic Church -- Hymns
  • Indians of North America -- Michigan -- Folklore
  • Indians of North America -- Michigan -- History
  • Indians of North America -- Michigan -- Music
  • Indians of North America -- Michigan -- Religion
  • Longfellow, Henry Wadsworth, 1807-1882 -- Criticism and interpretation
  • Longfellow, Henry Wadsworth, 1807-1882. Song of Hiawatha
  • Methodist Church
  • Methodist Church -- Hymns
  • Ojibwa Indians -- Music
  • Ojibwa Indians -- Religion
  • Ojibwa language
  • Ottawa Indians -- Music
  • Ottawa Indians -- Religion
  • Ottawa dance
  • Revivals -- Michigan


Detailed Inventory

 Native Songs
  
01-01 Kenosha, David. Kurath, Gertrude Prokosch.
Woodpecker Song
1954 1 .mp3 ; 00:00:53

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): Cross Village (Mich.)

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

Access digital object:
http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:6661

01-02 Kenosha, David. Kurath, Gertrude Prokosch.
Walking on Grass
1954 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): Cross Village (Mich.)

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

Access digital object:
http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:6692

01-03 Kenosha, David. Kurath, Gertrude Prokosch.
Eagle Dance
1954 1 .mp3 ; 00:01:39

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: 00:01:39


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

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

Access digital object:
http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:6675

01-04 Kurath, Gertrude Prokosch. Kenosha, David.
Bear Dance
1954 1 .mp3 ; 00:01:07

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): Cross Village (Mich.)

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

Access digital object:
http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:6629

01-05 Kurath, Gertrude Prokosch. Kenosha, David.
Maple Sugar Translation
1954 1 .mp3 ; 00:01:11

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): Cross Village (Mich.)

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

Access digital object:
http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:6653

01-06 Kenosha, David. Kurath, Gertrude Prokosch.
Drinking Song
1954 1 .mp3 ; 00:01:16

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): Cross Village (Mich.)

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

Access digital object:
http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:6673

01-07 Kurath, Gertrude Prokosch. Kenosha, David.
Hoot Owl 1
1954 1 .mp3 ; 00:01:06

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: 00:01:06


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

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

Access digital object:
http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:6678

01-08 Shagonaby, Susan. Kurath, Gertrude Prokosch.
War Rally
1954 1 .mp3 ; 00:01:07

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): Harbor Springs (Mich.)

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

Access digital object:
http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:6634

01-09 Kenosha, David. Kurath, Gertrude Prokosch.
Hoot Owl 2
1954 1 .mp3 ; 00:00:37

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): Cross Village (Mich.)

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

Access digital object:
http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:6664

01-10 Kurath, Gertrude Prokosch. Kenosha, David.
Scalp Song
1954 1 .mp3 ; 00:00:28

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: 00:00:28


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

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

Access digital object:
http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:6690

01-11 Kurath, Gertrude Prokosch. Shalifoe, Thomas.
Deer Song
1954 1 .mp3 ; 00:00:35

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): Baraga County (Mich.)

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

Access digital object:
http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:6688

01-12 Kurath, Gertrude Prokosch. Shalifoe, Thomas.
Social Dance
1954 1 .mp3 ; 00:00:23

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: 00:00:23


Geographic Name(s): Baraga County (Mich.)

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

Access digital object:
http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:6662

01-13 Kurath, Gertrude Prokosch. Shalifoe, Thomas.
Partner Song
1954 1 .mp3 ; 00:00:21

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: 00:00:21


Geographic Name(s): Baraga County (Mich.)

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

Access digital object:
http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:6635

01-14 Albert, Whitney. Kurath, Gertrude Prokosch.
Canoe Song
1954-07-02 1 .mp3 ; 00:01:17

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: 00:01:17


Geographic Name(s): Mikado (Mich.)

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

Access digital object:
http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:6642

01-15 Kurath, Gertrude Prokosch. Albert, Whitney.
Medicine Song
1954-07-02 1 .mp3 ; 00:00:59

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: 00:00:59


Geographic Name(s): Mikado (Mich.)

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

Access digital object:
http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:6677

01-16 Albert, Whitney. Kurath, Gertrude Prokosch.
Brave Song
1954 1 .mp3 ; 00:00:40

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): Mikado (Mich.)

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

Access digital object:
http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:6669

01-17 Albert, Whitney. Kurath, Gertrude Prokosch.
Tracking Song
1954 1 .mp3 ; 00:00:50

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): Mikado (Mich.)

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

Access digital object:
http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:6670

01-18 Kurath, Gertrude Prokosch. Albert, Whitney.
White Pigeon
1954 1 .mp3 ; 00:00:54

Recording contains some silent gaps and tape distortion.

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: 00:00:54


Geographic Name(s): Mikado (Mich.)

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

Access digital object:
http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:6687

01-19 Albert, Whitney. Kurath, Gertrude Prokosch.
Trapper
1954 1 .mp3 ; 00:01:06

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: 00:01:06


Geographic Name(s): Mikado (Mich.)

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

Access digital object:
http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:6679

01-20 Albert, Whitney. Kurath, Gertrude Prokosch.
Coon Song
1954-07-02 1 .mp3 ; 00:00:51

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: 00:00:51


Geographic Name(s): Mikado (Mich.)

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

Access digital object:
http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:6659

01-21 Kurath, Gertrude Prokosch. Albert, Whitney.
Rabbit Song
1954-07-02 1 .mp3 ; 00:01:00

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: 00:01:00


Geographic Name(s): Mikado (Mich.)

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

Access digital object:
http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:6651

01-22 Albert, Whitney. Kurath, Gertrude Prokosch.
Cousin Song
1954 1 .mp3 ; 00:01:34

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: 00:01:34


Geographic Name(s): Mikado (Mich.)

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

Access digital object:
http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:6644

01-23 Kurath, Gertrude Prokosch. Albert, Whitney.
Hoot Owl
1954-07-02 1 .mp3 ; 00:00:57

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: 00:00:57


Geographic Name(s): Mikado (Mich.)

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

Access digital object:
http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:6650

01-24 Albert, Whitney. Kurath, Gertrude Prokosch.
Hunter's Song
1954 1 .mp3 ; 00:00:50

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): Mikado (Mich.)

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

Access digital object:
http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:6657

01-25 Albert, Whitney. Kurath, Gertrude Prokosch.
Red Blanket
1954 1 .mp3 ; 00:00:51

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: 00:00:51


Geographic Name(s): Mikado (Mich.)

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

Access digital object:
http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:6695

01-26 Kurath, Gertrude Prokosch. Albert, Whitney.
Drinking Song
1954 1 .mp3 ; 00:00:35

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): Mikado (Mich.)

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

Access digital object:
http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:6627

01-27 Kurath, Gertrude Prokosch. Albert, Whitney.
Pipe Dance
1954 1 .mp3 ; 00:00:56

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): Mikado (Mich.)

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

Access digital object:
http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:6631

01-28 Kurath, Gertrude Prokosch. Thomas, Albert.
War Dance
1954 1 .mp3 ; 00:01:20

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: 00:01:20


Geographic Name(s): Michigan

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

Access digital object:
http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:6665

01-29 Kurath, Gertrude Prokosch. Albert, Whitney.
War Dance
1954 1 .mp3 ; 00:00:41

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: 00:00:41


Geographic Name(s): Mikado (Mich.)

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

Access digital object:
http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:6655

01-30 Albert, Whitney. Kurath, Gertrude Prokosch.
Corn Dance
1954 1 .mp3 ; 00:01:06

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: 00:01:06


Geographic Name(s): Mikado (Mich.)

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

Access digital object:
http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:6682

01-31 Thomas, Albert. Kurath, Gertrude Prokosch.
Drinking Song
1954 1 .mp3 ; 00:01:31

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: 00:01:31


Geographic Name(s): Michigan

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

Access digital object:
http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:6647

01-32 Thompson, Stith, 1885-1976. Kurath, Gertrude Prokosch.
Longfellow's Use of Michigan Indian Tales
1955-03-26 1 .mp3 ; 00:42:47

Recording of a talk given at a symposium titled "Michigan Indian Lore since 'Hiawatha'," held by the Michigan Folklore Society, of which Gertrude P. Kurath was Chairman.

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: 00:42:47


Geographic Name(s): Michigan

Subject(s): Longfellow, Henry Wadsworth, 1807-1882 -- Criticism and interpretation; Longfellow, Henry Wadsworth, 1807-1882. Song of Hiawatha; Indians of North America -- Michigan -- Folklore; Indians of North America -- Michigan -- History

Access digital object:
http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:6668

 Catholic Hymns
  
02-01 Kenosha, David. Kurath, Gertrude Prokosch.
New Year Hymn
1954 1 .mp3 ; 00:01:41

From tape titled "Catholic Hymns."

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: 00:01:41


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

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

Access digital object:
http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:6649

02-02 Kurath, Gertrude Prokosch. Shagonaby, Susan. Kenosha, David.
Kakina Minawasida
1954 1 .mp3 ; 00:02:42

From tape titled "Catholic Hymns."

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: 00:02:42


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

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

Access digital object:
http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:6656

02-03 Kurath, Gertrude Prokosch. Kenosha, David. Shagonaby, Susan.
Gagangoiian
1954 1 .mp3 ; 00:01:58

From tape titled "Catholic Hymns."

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: 00:01:58


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

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

Access digital object:
http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:6685

02-04 Kenosha, David. Kurath, Gertrude Prokosch. Shagonaby, Susan.
Kitchitwa Marie
1954 1 .mp3 ; 00:02:07

From tape titled "Catholic Hymns."

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): Cross Village (Mich.)

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

Access digital object:
http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:6681

02-05 Kurath, Gertrude Prokosch. Shagonaby, Susan. Kenosha, David.
Adeste Fideles
1954 1 .mp3 ; 00:01:42

From tape titled "Catholic Hymns."

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: 00:01:42


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

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

Access digital object:
http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:6666

02-06 Kenosha, David. Kurath, Gertrude Prokosch.
Gwanatch Marie
1954 1 .mp3 ; 00:01:39

From tape titled "Catholic Hymns."

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: 00:01:39


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

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

Access digital object:
http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:6636

02-07 Kenosha, David. Kurath, Gertrude Prokosch.
Kitchitwa Marie
1954 1 .mp3 ; 00:04:42

Includes English conversation discussing the meaning of the lyrics. From tape titled "Catholic Hymns."

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: 00:04:42


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

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

Access digital object:
http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:6672

02-08 Kurath, Gertrude Prokosch. Kenosha, David.
Sagitoda Jesus Wiiaw
1954 1 .mp3 ; 00:04:24

Includes English conversation discussing the meaning of the lyrics. From tape titled "Catholic Hymns."

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): Cross Village (Mich.)

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

Access digital object:
http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:6626

02-09 Kurath, Gertrude Prokosch. Albert, Whitney.
Mojag Anamiewin
1954 1 .mp3 ; 00:01:30

From tape titled "Catholic Hymns."

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): Mikado (Mich.)

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

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http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:6683

02-10 Kurath, Gertrude Prokosch. Albert, Whitney.
Gwanatch Beatrice
1954 1 .mp3 ; 00:01:15

From tape titled "Catholic Hymns."

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): Mikado (Mich.)

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

Access digital object:
http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:6667

02-11 Kurath, Gertrude Prokosch. Shalifoe, Thomas.
Jesus Wegwisiian
1954 1 .mp3 ; 00:04:34

From tape titled "Catholic Hymns."

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: 00:04:34


Geographic Name(s): Baraga County (Mich.)

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

Access digital object:
http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/audio:6637

 Camp Meeting
  
03-01 Kurath, Gertrude Prokosch.
Revival Song, O Bägish 1
1953-09-06 1 .mp3 ; 00:07:18

Hymn sung in Chippewa with some English responses from congregation. Recorded at Chippewa Free Methodist Camp Meeting Revival Service. English title of hymn: "O for a thousand tongues"

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: 00:07:18


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

Subject(s): Ojibwa Indians -- Music; Ojibwa Indians -- Religion; Revivals -- Michigan; Methodist Church -- Hymns; Ojibwa Indians -- Social life and customs

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03-02 Kurath, Gertrude Prokosch.
More, more about Jesus
1953-09-06 1 .mp3 ; 00:04:39

Recorded at Chippewa Free Methodist Camp Meeting Revival Service

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

Subject(s): Ojibwa Indians -- Social life and customs; Revivals -- Michigan; Methodist Church -- Hymns; Ojibwa Indians -- Music; Ojibwa Indians -- Religion

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03-03 Kurath, Gertrude Prokosch.
O bägish 2
1953-09-06 1 .mp3 ; 00:01:07

Recorded at Chippewa Free Methodist Camp Meeting Revival Service. English title of hymn, "O for a thousand tongues," played to tune of "I would not be denied."

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

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

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03-04 Kurath, Gertrude Prokosch.
There's a Crown
1953-09-06 1 .mp3 ; 00:00:35

Recorded at Chippewa Free Methodist Camp Meeting Revival Service

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General physical description: 00:00:35


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

Subject(s): Revivals -- Michigan; Ojibwa Indians -- Religion; Methodist Church -- Hymns; Ojibwa Indians -- Music; Ojibwa Indians -- Social life and customs

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03-05 Peters, Jim. Kurath, Gertrude Prokosch.
Sermon and Jesus Ishpeming hymn
1953-09-06 1 .mp3 ; 00:15:35

Sermon followed by collection during hymn. Recorded at Chippewa Free Methodist Camp Meeting Revival Service. English title of hymn: "Jesus, my all"

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

Subject(s): Ojibwa Indians -- Social life and customs; Revivals -- Michigan; Ojibwa Indians -- Religion; Methodist Church -- Sermons; Ojibwa Indians -- Music

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03-06 Sprague, Selkirk. Kurath, Gertrude Prokosch.
Prayer
1953-09-06 1 .mp3 ; 00:01:38

Recorded at Chippewa Free Methodist Camp Meeting Revival Service

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

Subject(s): Ojibwa Indians -- Religion; Ojibwa Indians -- Music; Prayers; Methodist Church; Ojibwa Indians -- Social life and customs

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03-07 Kurath, Gertrude Prokosch. Soney, William.
Doxology and Benediction
1953-09-06 1 .mp3 ; 00:01:13

Only second half of doxology recorded. Recorded at Chippewa Free Methodist Camp Meeting Revival Service.

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

Subject(s): Ojibwa Indians -- Social life and customs; Benedictions; Ojibwa Indians -- Religion; Methodist Church -- Hymns; Ojibwa Indians -- Music

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 Methodist Hymns
  
04-01 Kurath, Gertrude Prokosch.
Jesus Ishpeming 2
1954 1 .mp3 ; 00:03:44

From tape titled "Methodist Hymns." Sung by congregation. English title of hymn: "Jesus, my all."

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General physical description: 00:03:44


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

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

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04-02 Kurath, Gertrude Prokosch. Chamberlain, Mrs.. Soney, Fred.
O bägish 3
1954 1 .mp3 ; 00:01:19

From tape titled "Methodist Hymns." Sung by congregation. English title of hymn: "O for a thousand tongues."

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General physical description: 00:01:19


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

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

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04-03 Kurath, Gertrude Prokosch.
When I can read
1954 1 .mp3 ; 00:04:00

From tape titled "Methodist Hymns." Sung by Walpole Island choir.

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General physical description: 00:04:00


Geographic Name(s): Walpole Island (Lambton, Ont.)

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

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04-04 Chamberlain, Mrs.. Kurath, Gertrude Prokosch.
O bägish 4
1954 1 .mp3 ; 00:02:37

From tape titled "Methodist Hymns." Sung by "Chamberlain and Congregation." English title of hymn: "O for a thousand tongues."

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General physical description: 00:02:37


Geographic Name(s): Michigan

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

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04-05 Kurath, Gertrude Prokosch.
Kenawagash
1954 1 .mp3 ; 00:01:34

From tape titled "Methodist Hymns." Sung by "Chamberlain and Congregation."

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General physical description: 00:01:34


Geographic Name(s): Michigan

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

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04-06 Kurath, Gertrude Prokosch. Thomas, Eli.
Jesus Ishpeming 3
1953-08-16 1 .mp3 ; 00:01:11

From tape titled "Methodist Hymns." English title of hymn: "Jesus, my all."

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General physical description: 00:01:11


Geographic Name(s): Hastings (Mich.)

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

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04-07 Thomas, Eli. Kurath, Gertrude Prokosch. Albert, Whitney.
Jesus Ishpeming 4
1954-07-02 1 .mp3 ; 00:01:11

From tape titled "Methodist Hymns." English title of hymn: "Jesus, my all."

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Geographic Name(s): Mount Pleasant (Mich.)

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

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04-08 Thomas, Eli. Kurath, Gertrude Prokosch.
Jesus Ishpeming 5
1953-11-04 1 .mp3 ; 00:01:52

From tape titled "Methodist Hymns." English title of hymn: "Jesus, my all."

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General physical description: 00:01:52


Geographic Name(s): Ann Arbor (Mich.)

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

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04-09 Kurath, Gertrude Prokosch. Thomas, Eli.
Onda shansa, version 1
1953-08-16 1 .mp3 ; 00:01:12

From tape titled "Methodist Hymns." English title of hymn, "Come, thou fount of every blessing"

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General physical description: 00:01:12


Geographic Name(s): Hastings (Mich.)

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

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04-10 Thomas, Eli. Kurath, Gertrude Prokosch.
Onda shansa, version 2
1953 1 .mp3 ; 00:02:49

From tape titled "Methodist Hymns." English title of hymn, "Come, thou fount of every blessing"

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General physical description: 00:02:49


Geographic Name(s): Michigan

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

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04-11 Pamp, Betty. Thomas, Eli. Rickard, Glenna. Pamp, Joan. Kurath, Gertrude Prokosch.
Onda shansa, version 3
1954-04-30 1 .mp3 ; 00:01:41

From tape titled "Methodist Hymns." English title of hymn, "Come, thou fount of every blessing"

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General physical description: 00:01:41


Geographic Name(s): Mount Pleasant (Mich.)

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

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04-12 Lyons, Mrs.. Kurath, Gertrude Prokosch.
Seneca hymn (tune Jesus [Ishpeming] 2)
1954 1 .mp3 ; 00:02:47

From tape titled "Methodist Hymns."

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General physical description: 00:02:47


Geographic Name(s): Calhoun County (Mich.)

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

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04-13 Rickard, Glenna. Pamp, Joan. Pamp, Betty. Kurath, Gertrude Prokosch.
O bägish 5
1954-09-14 1 .mp3 ; 00:01:11

From tape titled "Methodist Hymns." English title of hymn, "O for a thousand tongues"

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Geographic Name(s): Ann Arbor (Mich.)

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

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04-14 Kurath, Gertrude Prokosch. Lyons, Mrs..
Seneca ([O bägish 5] tune)
1954-09-14 1 .mp3 ; 00:01:28

From tape titled "Methodist Hymns." English title of hymn: "O for a thousand tongues."

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General physical description: 00:01:28


Geographic Name(s): Ann Arbor (Mich.)

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

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04-15 Kurath, Gertrude Prokosch. Pamp, Joan. Pamp, Betty. Thomas, Eli. Rickard, Glenna.
Chi Anoki
1954-07-02 1 .mp3 ; 00:01:32

From tape titled "Methodist Hymns." Recording is cut-off before completion of song.

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General physical description: 00:01:32


Geographic Name(s): Mount Pleasant (Mich.)

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

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 Text of Methodist Hymns
  
05-01 Kurath, Gertrude Prokosch. Thomas, Eli.
Texts of Methodist Hymns - Translations by Eli Thomas
1954 1 .mp3 ; 00:34:31

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General physical description: 00:34:31


Geographic Name(s): Michigan

Subject(s): Ojibwa Indians -- Music; Methodist Church -- Hymns; Ojibwa Indians -- Religion

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 Miscellany
  
06-01 Kurath, Gertrude Prokosch. Kenosha, David.
Story of Deer
1954 1 .mp3 ; 00:03:03

First told in Ottawa, then English.

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General physical description: 00:03:03


Geographic Name(s): Michigan

Subject(s): Deer -- Folklore; Ottawa Indians -- Folklore

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06-02 Soney, William. Kurath, Gertrude Prokosch.
Benediction
1954 1 .mp3 ; 00:00:42

In Chippewa.

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Geographic Name(s): Michigan

Subject(s): Benedictions; Methodist Church; Ojibwa language; Ojibwa Indians -- Religion

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06-03 Thomas, Eli. Kurath, Gertrude Prokosch.
Benediction
1954 1 .mp3 ; 00:00:22

In Chippewa.

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Geographic Name(s): Michigan

Subject(s): Ojibwa Indians -- Religion; Ojibwa language; Benedictions; Methodist Church

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06-04 Thomas, Eli. Kurath, Gertrude Prokosch.
Terms: sacrifice, cross
1953 1 .mp3 ; 00:04:13

Chippewa Christian terminology. Silence gap in program from 2:13 to 2:27.

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Geographic Name(s): Michigan

Subject(s): Ojibwa Indians -- Religion; Ojibwa language

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06-05 Kurath, Gertrude Prokosch. Thomas, Eli.
Story of Hunter
1953 1 .mp3 ; 00:02:45

Chippewa story in English.

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General physical description: 00:02:45


Geographic Name(s): Michigan

Subject(s): Hunters -- Folklore; Ojibwa Indians -- Folklore

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06-06 Kurath, Gertrude Prokosch. Shalifoe, Thomas.
Turkey-in-the-straw (fiddle)
1953 1 .mp3 ; 00:01:38

Instrumental only.

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Geographic Name(s): Michigan

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

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06-07 Kurath, Gertrude Prokosch. Chevis, Roy.
'Neath the Old Olive Tree (Guitars and song at Camp Meeting)
1953-09-06 1 .mp3 ; 00:02:09

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General physical description: 00:02:09


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

Subject(s): Ojibwa Indians -- Religion; Indians of North America -- Michigan -- Music; Guitar -- Performance; Methodist Church; Ojibwa Indians -- Music

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