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Cry dance song, 1961-1967

 Item — CD: 2

Scope and Content

From the Collection: This collection of recorded music was donated to the University of New Mexico Fine Arts Library in 1966 by Mrs. Margaret G. Hindes, who obtained the material from several Native American friends. Part of the music in this collection was recorded by Chief and Mrs. John Marvin, of the Western Mono Indian tribe of California. The social songs were sung by Maggie Marvin, Sam Sample, May Sample, Emma Chepo, Elizabeth Polkenhorn, and Susan Johnson during a gathering at Mrs. Marvin's house in California in 1961. Susan Johnson performed an unedited story and song of the Mono tribe (1966), which was recorded. A transcription of her story is included with this finding aid.

Dates

  • 1961-1967

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 2 CDs (ca. 2 hrs.)

General

Artist: Susan Johnson

General

Song of mourning, sung and danced around the deceased

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