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Mary Louise Perrine Recordings of Navajo Chants, Songs, and Prayers

 Collection
Identifier: MU-9

Scope and Content

This collection of sound recordings was taped in 1959 and 1964 by Mary Louise Perrine in Crownpoint, N.M. The 3 CDs contain Navajo children and adults performing social songs.

Forms part of John Donald Robb Archive of Southwestern Music.

Dates

  • 1959-1964

Creator

Language of Materials

Navajo

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research.

Copy Restrictions

Limited duplication of CSWR material is allowed for research purposes. User is responsible for compliance with all copyright, privacy, and libel laws. Permission is required for publications or distribution.

Biography / History

Mary Louise Perrine was born in Moscow, Idaho in 1913. She graduated from the University of Idaho in 1934 with a major in English literature. She also took courses in elementary education and then taught first grade on the Navajo Reservation in New Mexico and Arizona. She is the author of two children's books about Navajo children, Salt Boy and Nannabah's friend.

Extent

3 sound recordings (ca. 3 hrs.)

Abstract

This collection contains three CDs with Navajo children and adults performing social songs.

Related Material

Paul Tosa Collection of Jemez Pueblo Music Center for Southwest Research, University of New Mexico Manuel Archuleta collection of Pueblo Indian, Navajo and Hopi music Center for Southwest Research, University Libraries, University of New MexicoJames B. Wright Collection of Southwestern Native American and Hispanic Music, Interviews and Literary Programs Center for Southwest Research, University of New Mexico
Title
Finding Aid of the Mary Louise Perrine Recordings of Navajo Chants, Songs, and Prayers, 1959-1964
Status
Completed
Author
Shawn Price
Date
©2007
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid is in English

Revision Statements

  • Monday, 20210524: Attribute normal is missing or blank.

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