Algonquin language recordings

Mss.Rec.259

Date: 1997 | Size: 6 tape(s)

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Abstract

Recordings of traditional stories, autobiographical narratives, and conversations given by 11 Algonquin speakers in Kitiganik, Quebec.

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

6 audiocassettes (1 hr., 23 min.) : analog, 1 7/8 ips, stereo.

Provenance

Donated by Christian Artuso in 1998 (Acc. 1998-536r). 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.

Related material

A masters thesis, "Noogom gaa-izhi-anishinaabemonaaniwag: Generational Differences in Algonquin," containing partial transcriptions and translations of the recordings along with information on the speakers and linguistic analysis is available in the Phillips Fund Collection (Mss.497.3.Am4).

Indexing Terms

Genre(s)

Sound recordings

Subject(s)

Algonquin Indians -- Folklore
Algonquin Indians -- Social life and customs
Algonquin language

Detailed Inventory


Audio Recordings			Request Series
01-01 Artuso, Christian. Autobiographical narrative	1997	00:09:28	Request File
In the collector's documentation, the speaker on this program is identified as a "Speaker 1," a woman about 85 years old at the time of the recording. General physical description: 00:09:28 Geographic Name(s): Kitiganik (Quebec) Subject(s): Algonquin language; Algonquin Indians Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/audio:13710
01-02 Artuso, Christian. Traditional story about trees	1997	00:04:47	Request File
In the collector's documentation, the speaker on this program is identified as a "Speaker 2," a woman about 60 years old at the time of the recording. General physical description: 00:04:47 Geographic Name(s): Kitiganik (Quebec) Subject(s): Algonquin Indians -- Folklore; Algonquin language Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/audio:13735
02-01 Artuso, Christian. Traditional story about a great flood	1997	00:08:03	Request File
In the collector's documentation, the speaker on this program is identified as a "Speaker 3," a man about 35 years old at the time of the recording. General physical description: 00:08:03 Geographic Name(s): Kitiganik (Quebec) Subject(s): Algonquin language; Algonquin Indians -- Folklore Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/audio:13739
02-02 Artuso, Christian. Traditional story about a wiidigoo monster	1997	00:09:19	Request File
In the collector's documentation, the speaker on this program is identified as a "Speaker 4," a woman between 15-20 years of age at the time of the recording. General physical description: 00:09:19 Geographic Name(s): Kitiganik (Quebec) Subject(s): Algonquin Indians -- Folklore; Windigo (Legendary character); Algonquin language Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/audio:13743
03-01 Artuso, Christian. Conversation in Algonquin	1997	00:09:18	Request File
In the collector's documentation, the speakers on this program are identified as a "Speaker 6," a woman between 15-20 years old, "Speaker 9," a girl between 10-14 years old, and "Speaker 10," a boy between 7-9 years old at the time of the recording. General physical description: 00:09:18 Geographic Name(s): Kitiganik (Quebec) Subject(s): Algonquin Indians; Algonquin language Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/audio:13746
03-02 Artuso, Christian. Narration on a day at school	1997	00:01:45	Request File
In the collector's documentation, the speaker on this program is identified as a "Speaker 5," a woman between 15-20 years of age at the time of the recording. General physical description: 00:01:45 Geographic Name(s): Kitiganik (Quebec) Subject(s): Algonquin language; Algonquin Indians Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/audio:13749
04-01 Artuso, Christian. Invented story	1997	00:17:45	Request File
In the collector's documentation, the speaker on this program is identified as a "Speaker 7," a boy between 10-14 years of age at the time of the recording. General physical description: 00:17:45 Geographic Name(s): Kitiganik (Quebec) Subject(s): Algonquin Indians; Algonquin language Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/audio:13752
04-02 Artuso, Christian. Conversation in Algonquin	1997	00:06:18	Request File
In the collector's documentation, the speakers on this program are identified as a "Speaker 6," a woman between 15-20 years old, "Speaker 9," a girl between 10-14 years old, and "Speaker 10," a boy between 7-9 years old at the time of the recording. General physical description: 00:06:18 Geographic Name(s): Kitiganik (Quebec) Subject(s): Algonquin language; Algonquin Indians Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/audio:13755
05-01 Artuso, Christian. Traditional story about a wiidigoo monster	1997	00:01:13	Request File
In the collector's documentation, the speaker on this program is identified as a "Speaker 8," a girl between 10-14 years of age at the time of the recording. General physical description: 00:01:13 Geographic Name(s): Kitiganik (Quebec) Subject(s): Algonquin Indians -- Folklore; Windigo (Legendary character); Algonquin language Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/audio:13758
05-02 Artuso, Christian. Invented story about moose hunting	1997	00:12:46	Request File
In the collector's documentation, the speaker on this program is identified as a "Speaker 11," a girl between 7-9 years of age at the time of the recording. General physical description: 00:12:46 Geographic Name(s): Kitiganik (Quebec) Subject(s): Algonquin Indians; Moose hunting; Algonquin language Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/audio:13762
06-01 Artuso, Christian. Autobiographical narration	1997	00:04:26	Request File
In the collector's documentation, the speaker on this program is identified as a "Speaker 12," a boy between 7-9 years of age at the time of the recording. General physical description: 00:04:26 Geographic Name(s): Kitiganik (Quebec) Subject(s): Algonquin Indians; Algonquin language Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/audio:13765