Ghost Dance-era Songs of the Arapaho Crow Dance
Mss.Rec.242
463834 Audio recordings | ||||
01-01 Hatton, Orin T., 1953-.
C'Hair, William J..
C'Hair, Wayne.
Taylor, Allan R. (Allan Ross), 1931-.
Introductory remarks and discussion of songs | 1995-07-18 | 1 .mp3 ; 00:29:37 | ||
"Opening discussion about translation of 'my children' and use in song, singular or plural. Introductions. Discussion of the order of song performance (tape collection has a random order). Description of the Gone songs and their use (not ceremonial songs). Discussion about notation of Arapaho language in IPA. C'Hair is conversant in linguistic notation, accustomed to writing his language and working as a linguistic and cultural consultant. Discussion of songtexts; compression of words in songs." 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. Geographic Name(s): Arapahoe (Wyo.) Subject(s): Arapaho dance; Arapaho language; Arapaho Indians -- Music Access digital object: | ||||
01-02 Hatton, Orin T., 1953-.
Gone, Fred P..
C'Hair, William J..
C'Hair, Wayne.
Taylor, Allan R. (Allan Ross), 1931-.
Song #1, with discussion | 1995-07-18 | 1 .mp3 ; 00:28:07 | ||
"Play tape of [Fred] Gone singing song #1. [3:05 - 6:50] Discussion follows: Arapaho text, notation, and English translation; 'day of wind'. Irrelevant discussion of Indian word for St. Louis and reference to Mexicans or Spaniards as 'bread people.' Discussion of misappropriation of term 'Crow Dance' for the 'Dance of God'; language used in prayers; Jack Wilson (Wovoka) and Ghost Dance; origins of 'Dance of God' from the Sioux people; Omaha dance from the Omaha people (wolf people), 'Wolf Dance'; Rabbit Dance and Owl Dance." Location of originals: This file is a compressed, digitized version of the original. The APS Library maintains the original format (Sound tape reel) as well as an uncompressed digitized version of this recording. Geographic Name(s): Arapahoe (Wyo.) Subject(s): Arapaho language; Omaha dance; Arapaho Indians -- Music; Sioux dance; Arapaho dance Access digital object: | ||||
02-01 Taylor, Allan R. (Allan Ross), 1931-.
Hatton, Orin T., 1953-.
C'Hair, William J..
C'Hair, Wayne.
Discussion of the transcripton of Song #1 | 1995-07-18 | 1 .mp3 ; 00:04:56 | ||
"Discussion of song text transcription; clarification of nature of songs in Gone/Taylor collection (significance to Arapaho people)." Location of originals: This file is a compressed, digitized version of the original. The APS Library maintains the original format (Sound tape reel) as well as an uncompressed digitized version of this recording. Geographic Name(s): Arapahoe (Wyo.) Subject(s): Arapaho Indians -- Music; Arapaho dance; Arapaho language Access digital object: | ||||
02-02 C'Hair, Wayne.
Taylor, Allan R. (Allan Ross), 1931-.
Hatton, Orin T., 1953-.
Gone, Fred P..
C'Hair, William J..
Song #2, with discussion | 1995-07-18 | 1 .mp3 ; 00:10:56 | ||
"Play tape of [Fred] Gone singing song #2. Further discussion of use of singular and plural; song compression issue; text: 'where the water runs out' or 'real wooden dishes'?" 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. Geographic Name(s): Arapahoe (Wyo.) Subject(s): Arapaho language; Arapaho Indians -- Music; Arapaho dance Access digital object: | ||||
02-03 C'Hair, William J..
C'Hair, Wayne.
Taylor, Allan R. (Allan Ross), 1931-.
Hatton, Orin T., 1953-.
Gone, Fred P..
Song #3, The Bow Song, with discussion | 1995-07-18 | 1 .mp3 ; 00:10:26 | ||
"Play tape of [Fred] Gone singing song #3. Pronunciation of words to facilitate pitch notation. The Bow Song; the singer is emulating thunder, drumming upon the earth; discussion of wearing bow and plume." 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. Geographic Name(s): Arapahoe (Wyo.) Subject(s): Arapaho Indians -- Clothing & dress; Arapaho Indians -- Music; Arapaho language; Arapaho dance; dress Access digital object: | ||||
02-04 Taylor, Allan R. (Allan Ross), 1931-.
Hatton, Orin T., 1953-.
Gone, Fred P..
C'Hair, William J..
C'Hair, Wayne.
Song #4, with discussion | 1995-07-18 | 1 .mp3 ; 00:04:40 | ||
"Play tape of [Fred] Gone singing song #4. Discussion of verb meaning to roar like thunder." 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. Geographic Name(s): Arapahoe (Wyo.) Subject(s): Arapaho language; Arapaho Indians -- Music; Arapaho dance Access digital object: | ||||
02-05 Hatton, Orin T., 1953-.
C'Hair, William J..
C'Hair, Wayne.
Taylor, Allan R. (Allan Ross), 1931-.
Continuing discussion of Song #4 | 1995-07-18 | 1 .mp3 ; 00:17:19 | ||
"Discussion of fitting words to melody; origin of term 'push up' for introductory phrases in powwow songs; singing instructions; attempts to elicit song terminology; singers are 'eagles' or keepers of songs." 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. Geographic Name(s): Arapahoe (Wyo.) Subject(s): Arapaho dance; Arapaho language; Arapaho Indians -- Music Access digital object: | ||||
02-06 Hatton, Orin T., 1953-.
Gone, Fred P..
C'Hair, William J..
C'Hair, Wayne.
Taylor, Allan R. (Allan Ross), 1931-.
Song #5, with discussion | 1995-07-18 | 1 .mp3 ; 00:06:51 | ||
"Play tape of [Fred] Gone singing song #5. Comparison of Gros Ventre and Arapaho pronunciation; discussion of words excluding speaker and person to." 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. Geographic Name(s): Arapahoe (Wyo.) Subject(s): Atsina language; Arapaho Indians -- Music; Arapaho language; Arapaho dance Access digital object: | ||||
02-07 Taylor, Allan R. (Allan Ross), 1931-.
Hatton, Orin T., 1953-.
Gone, Fred P..
C'Hair, William J..
C'Hair, Wayne.
Song #6, with discussion | 1995-07-18 | 1 .mp3 ; 00:05:50 | ||
"Play tape of [Fred] Gone singing song #6. Discussion of additions and compression of text to fit melody of song; mention of old tape of Gros Ventre speaking by Robert Mount." 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. Geographic Name(s): Arapahoe (Wyo.) Subject(s): Arapaho Indians -- Music; Arapaho language; Atsina language; Arapaho dance Access digital object: | ||||
03-01 C'Hair, Wayne.
Taylor, Allan R. (Allan Ross), 1931-.
Hatton, Orin T., 1953-.
C'Hair, William J..
Continued discussion of Song #6 | 1995-07-18 | 1 .mp3 ; 00:02:15 | ||
"Further discussion of song #6; significance of context to facilitate understanding of text." 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. Geographic Name(s): Arapahoe (Wyo.) Subject(s): Arapaho Indians -- Music; Arapaho dance; Arapaho language Access digital object: | ||||
03-02 C'Hair, William J..
C'Hair, Wayne.
Taylor, Allan R. (Allan Ross), 1931-.
Hatton, Orin T., 1953-.
Gone, Fred P..
Song #7, The Spoon Song, with discussion | 1995-07-18 | 1 .mp3 ; 00:10:46 | ||
"Play tape of [Fred] Gone singing song #7. The Spoon Song. Replacement of initial glottal stop with an /h/ and subsequent change in meaning; description of spoon made of buffalo horn with quillwork decorations (this is paraphrenalia from 'dance of god'; discussion of other ritual paraphrenalia--whistle, bowl, quirt, spear, fork stick, spoon, kingfisher." 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. Geographic Name(s): Arapahoe (Wyo.) Subject(s): Arapaho language; Arapaho dance; dress; Arapaho Indians -- Clothing & dress; Arapaho Indians -- Music Access digital object: | ||||
03-03 Gone, Fred P..
C'Hair, William J..
C'Hair, Wayne.
Taylor, Allan R. (Allan Ross), 1931-.
Hatton, Orin T., 1953-.
Song #8, Song for the Keeper of the Bow, with discussion | 1995-07-18 | 1 .mp3 ; 00:06:44 | ||
"Play tape of [Fred] Gone singing song #8. Song for the Keeper of the Bow. Discussion of song text and transcription; launching vowel." 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. Geographic Name(s): Arapahoe (Wyo.) Subject(s): Arapaho Indians -- Music; Arapaho language; Arapaho dance Access digital object: | ||||
03-04 Taylor, Allan R. (Allan Ross), 1931-.
Hatton, Orin T., 1953-.
Gone, Fred P..
C'Hair, William J..
C'Hair, Wayne.
Song #9, with discussion | 1995-07-18 | 1 .mp3 ; 00:10:44 | ||
"Play tape of [Fred] Gone singing song #9. Gros Ventre text; song goes with the paint ceremony; discussion of singular and plural usage; red paint; mourning customs." 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. Geographic Name(s): Arapahoe (Wyo.) Subject(s): Arapaho language; Arapaho Indians -- Music; Atsina language; Arapaho dance; Arapaho Indians -- Rites and ceremonies Access digital object: | ||||
03-05 C'Hair, Wayne.
Taylor, Allan R. (Allan Ross), 1931-.
Hatton, Orin T., 1953-.
Gone, Fred P..
C'Hair, William J..
Song #10, Buffalo Chaser Song, with discussion | 1995-07-18 | 1 .mp3 ; 00:26:26 | ||
"Discussion of getting together for follow up. Play tape of [Fred] Gone singing song #10. Buffalo Chaser Song. Extensive discussion of song text, apparent meaning; discussion of transcription(s); speculation on meaning of songtext." 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. Geographic Name(s): Arapahoe (Wyo.) Subject(s): Arapaho language; Arapaho Indians -- Music; Arapaho dance Access digital object: | ||||
03-06 C'Hair, William J..
C'Hair, Wayne.
Taylor, Allan R. (Allan Ross), 1931-.
Hatton, Orin T., 1953-.
Gone, Fred P..
Song #11, Song for the Whistle Carrier | 1995-07-18 | 1 .mp3 ; 00:02:28 | ||
"Play tape of [Fred] Gone singing song #11. Song for the Whistle Carrier." 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. Geographic Name(s): Arapahoe (Wyo.) Subject(s): Arapaho Indians -- Music; Arapaho language; Arapaho dance Access digital object: | ||||
04-01 Taylor, Allan R. (Allan Ross), 1931-.
Hatton, Orin T., 1953-.
C'Hair, William J..
C'Hair, Wayne.
Discussion of Song #11, Song for the Whistle Carrier | 1995-07-18 | 1 .mp3 ; 00:06:34 | ||
"Discussion of song #11; discussion of text and transcription." 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. Geographic Name(s): Arapahoe (Wyo.) Subject(s): Arapaho Indians -- Music; Arapaho dance; Arapaho language Access digital object: | ||||
04-02 Gone, Fred P..
C'Hair, William J..
C'Hair, Wayne.
Taylor, Allan R. (Allan Ross), 1931-.
Hatton, Orin T., 1953-.
Song #12, Second song for the Whistle Carrier, 'I am also a magpie,' with discussion | 1995-07-18 | 1 .mp3 ; 00:19:06 | ||
"Play tape of [Fred] Gone singing song #12. Second song for the Whistle Carrier; Carrier dances to this song. 'I am also a magpie'; discussion of pronunciation; discussion of magpie's special attributes; discussion of cardinal versus red-tailed hawk; discussion of circumstances that might precipitate a vow leading to sponsorship of ceremony." 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. Geographic Name(s): Arapahoe (Wyo.) Subject(s): Arapaho language; Arapaho Indians -- Music; Arapaho dance; Black-billed magpie; Arapaho Indians -- Rites and ceremonies Access digital object: | ||||
04-03 Hatton, Orin T., 1953-.
C'Hair, William J..
C'Hair, Wayne.
Taylor, Allan R. (Allan Ross), 1931-.
Discussion of sacrifice of pup and Crow Dance | 1995-07-18 | 1 .mp3 ; 00:04:45 | ||
"[D]iscussion of preparations for cooking a pup in ceremony; participation of Eagle Society in ceremony; whip man and Black Bird Dance." Location of originals: This file is a compressed, digitized version of the original. The APS Library maintains the original format (Sound tape reel) as well as an uncompressed digitized version of this recording. Geographic Name(s): Arapahoe (Wyo.) Subject(s): Arapaho Indians -- Rites and ceremonies; Animal sacrifice Access digital object: | ||||
04-04 Hatton, Orin T., 1953-.
C'Hair, William J..
C'Hair, Wayne.
Taylor, Allan R. (Allan Ross), 1931-.
Discussion of whip dance, sacrifice of pup, and Eagle Society | 1995-07-18 | 1 .mp3 ; 00:17:31 | ||
"Further discussion of whip dance, bustle dance and sacrifice of pup; discussion of human sacrifice and cannibalism; more on eating pup. Questions for consultant attempting to clarify points relative to sacrifice of pup; no real parallels with Assiniboine Kettle Drum ritual; pup is sacred food, but not the same significane up north; discussion of songs and Fred Gone. Discussion of Ronald Lah's work with Arapaho music; further comparison with Assiniboine Kettle Dance; participation of Eagle Society; whip man's responsibilities in old days and today." 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. Geographic Name(s): Arapahoe (Wyo.) Subject(s): Animal sacrifice; Arapaho Indians -- Social life and customs; Arapaho Indians -- Music; Arapaho dance Access digital object: | ||||
04-05 Taylor, Allan R. (Allan Ross), 1931-.
Hatton, Orin T., 1953-.
Gone, Fred P..
C'Hair, William J..
C'Hair, Wayne.
Song #13, "Whirlwind song--'that is my flag,'" with discussion | 1995-07-18 | 1 .mp3 ; 00:06:30 | ||
"Play tape of [Fred] Gone singing song #13. 'Whirlwind song--'that is my flag'. Probably not a song to dance to; discussion of text and pronunciation." 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. Geographic Name(s): Arapahoe (Wyo.) Subject(s): Arapaho dance; Arapaho language; Arapaho Indians -- Music Access digital object: | ||||
04-06 C'Hair, Wayne.
Taylor, Allan R. (Allan Ross), 1931-.
Hatton, Orin T., 1953-.
Gone, Fred P..
C'Hair, William J..
Song #14, "I fly around the sky," with discussion | 1995-07-18 | 1 .mp3 ; 00:03:14 | ||
"Play tape of [Fred] Gone singing song #14. Song--'I fly around the sky'; a good traditional dance song; you are the eagle, the spirit of the eagle." 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. Geographic Name(s): Arapahoe (Wyo.) Subject(s): Arapaho language; Arapaho dance; Arapaho Indians -- Music Access digital object: | ||||
05-01 C'Hair, William J..
C'Hair, Wayne.
Taylor, Allan R. (Allan Ross), 1931-.
Hatton, Orin T., 1953-.
Gone, Fred P..
Song #15, with discussion | 1995-07-18 | 1 .mp3 ; 00:09:17 | ||
"Play tape of [Fred] Gone singing song #15. Discussion of song text and pronunciation, transcription; preparation of paint; discussion of colors and paints; other consultants for certain topics." 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. Geographic Name(s): Arapahoe (Wyo.) Subject(s): Arapaho Indians -- Music; Arapaho language; Arapaho dance Access digital object: | ||||
05-02 Taylor, Allan R. (Allan Ross), 1931-.
Hatton, Orin T., 1953-.
Gone, Fred P..
C'Hair, William J..
C'Hair, Wayne.
Song #16, with discussion | 1995-07-18 | 1 .mp3 ; 00:12:06 | ||
"Play tape of [Fred] Gone singing song #16. Discussion of song text and pronunciation; pitches; switches for what Gone thought to be correct Arapaho; word boundaries; red clouds and 'where I fly'; discussion of terminology for various snow conditions." 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. Geographic Name(s): Arapahoe (Wyo.) Subject(s): Arapaho language; Arapaho Indians -- Music; Arapaho dance Access digital object: | ||||
05-03 Hatton, Orin T., 1953-.
C'Hair, William J..
C'Hair, Wayne.
Taylor, Allan R. (Allan Ross), 1931-.
Discussion of the origins of Ghost Dance and Crow Dance | 1995-07-18 | 1 .mp3 ; 00:09:19 | ||
"Discussion of origins of Ghost Dance, Crow Dance, and significance/role of Yellow Calf to these ceremonies. Discussion of families associated with paraphrenalia used in 'dance of god' ceremony." 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. Geographic Name(s): Arapahoe (Wyo.) Subject(s): Arapaho dance; Ghost dance; Arapaho Indians -- Music Access digital object: | ||||
05-04 Hatton, Orin T., 1953-.
C'Hair, William J..
C'Hair, Wayne.
Taylor, Allan R. (Allan Ross), 1931-.
Discussion of reservation districts, ceremony staging and naming, and names for Pawnee and Omaha people | 1995-07-18 | 1 .mp3 ; 00:06:29 | ||
"Discussion of reservation districts; possibility of staging the ceremony this fall/winter; difficulty of changing the name of the ceremony at this late date; names for Pawnee and Omaha people." Location of originals: This file is a compressed, digitized version of the original. The APS Library maintains the original format (Sound tape reel) as well as an uncompressed digitized version of this recording. Geographic Name(s): Arapahoe (Wyo.) Subject(s): Arapaho Indians -- Social life and customs; Pawnee Indians; Omaha Indians; Arapaho Indians -- Rites and ceremonies; Arapaho dance Access digital object: | ||||
05-05 Hatton, Orin T., 1953-.
C'Hair, William J..
C'Hair, Wayne.
Taylor, Allan R. (Allan Ross), 1931-.
Discussion of feather bustle construction | 1995-07-18 | 1 .mp3 ; 00:06:14 | ||
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. Geographic Name(s): Arapahoe (Wyo.) Subject(s): dress; Arapaho Indians -- Rites and ceremonies; Arapaho Indians -- Clothing & dress; Arapaho dance Access digital object: | ||||
05-06 Taylor, Allan R. (Allan Ross), 1931-.
Hatton, Orin T., 1953-.
C'Hair, William J..
C'Hair, Wayne.
Discussion of significance of dance to Indian people | 1995-07-18 | 1 .mp3 ; 00:01:21 | ||
"[N]o such thing as war dance." Location of originals: This file is a compressed, digitized version of the original. The APS Library maintains the original format (Sound tape reel) as well as an uncompressed digitized version of this recording. Geographic Name(s): Arapahoe (Wyo.) Subject(s): Arapaho dance; Indians of North America -- Dance Access digital object: | ||||
05-07 Hatton, Orin T., 1953-.
C'Hair, William J..
C'Hair, Wayne.
Taylor, Allan R. (Allan Ross), 1931-.
Discussion of the order and purpose of the songs | 1995-07-18 | 1 .mp3 ; 00:02:48 | ||
"[William] C'Hair says these were fun sessions; songs cannot be put in order--not the ritual songs; these are honor songs for the keepers of the ritual paraphrenalia, and educational songs (i.e. the song they use when they honor the person that has the bow)." 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. Geographic Name(s): Arapahoe (Wyo.) Subject(s): Arapaho dance; Arapaho Indians -- Social life and customs Access digital object: | ||||