Tape 1, 1953.
Item — Box: 1, CD: 1
Scope and Contents
This recording begins with an introduction in English by an unidentified male speaker. The speaker indicates that the tape includes a number of recordings made by Ed Ladd in 1953, most of them with “Old Man Edaakie”, Mr. Ladd’s grandfather. The first recording is of a coyote story. The second is an account by Mr. Edaakie of the last battle with the Box S Ranch Rustlers--in the 1880s or 1890s--involving Zunis, Anglos and Mexicans. The story is recounted with humor and singing among a group of Zunis. Next is a recording of children dancing and singing. Following that is a recording of Mr. Edaakie singing some Comanche-type songs, primarily the Dog Dance. Finally, Mr. Edaakie sings some traditional Zuni grinding songs. The singing begins at approximately 30:00. Total running time is 33:50. Except for the introduction, the entire recording is in Shiwiʼma, the Zuni language. The original tape reel is labeled R1 T1.
Dates
- 1953.
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 1 box (.5 cu. ft.)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
From the Collection: Zuni
General
This recording begins with an introduction in English by an unidentified male speaker. The speaker indicates that the tape includes a number of recordings made by Ed Ladd in 1953, most of them with “Old Man Edaakie”, Mr. Ladd’s grandfather. The first recording is of a coyote story. The second is an account by Mr. Edaakie of the last battle with the Box S Ranch Rustlers--in the 1880s or 1890s--involving Zunis, Anglos and Mexicans. The story is recounted with humor and singing among a group of Zunis. Next is a recording of children dancing and singing. Following that is a recording of Mr. Edaakie singing some Comanche-type songs, primarily the Dog Dance. Finally, Mr. Edaakie sings some traditional Zuni grinding songs. The singing begins at approximately 30:00. Total running time is 33:50. Except for the introduction, the entire recording is in Shiwiʼma, the Zuni language. The original tape reel is labeled R1 T1.
Repository Details
Part of the UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections Repository
Contact:
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451
cswrref@unm.edu
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451
cswrref@unm.edu