Side 2 of Practice for Tetlin Potlatch - 1

Object Details

Collection Creator: De Laguna, Frederica, 1906-2004; McClellan, Catharine; Swanton, John Reed, 1873-1958; Guédon, Marie Françoise; Emmons, George Thornton

See more items in: Frederica de Laguna papers; Frederica de Laguna papers / Series 12: Sound Recordings

Collection Citation: Frederica de Laguna papers, National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution

Scope and Contents: Copy of Side 2 of original recording by Marie-Francoise Guedon Practice for Tetlin Potlatch (see De laguna SR 92) #1, 2 Recorded by M- F.G. 9/20/69 #3 recorded by M- F.G. 9/24/69 7 ends in the middle 1. Annie Joe & Jessie David composing words for minto song (2nd version) --in honor of Tetlin Hill. --laugh happily 2. sing it again faster --laugh happily ------------------ [FdeL identifies] Practice in Joe John's house sept. 24, 1969 3. no drum, only spoon on the table --song not identified 4. Potlatch song Annie is singing it to teach it to the others composed by Annie Joe 4a. repeated at slightly higher pitch --more faintly ------------------ David Mark announces for above "Potlatch song Sorry song for Steven John and Joe John" composed by Annie Joe Try to record announcement louder 5. The same potlatch song is repeated [Annie Joe composed this song for Steven John and Joe John who were firing [?] the potlatch] They bring a drum --laughter 6. Dance song with drum mike noises 7. Dance song --Kitty David's song for the new community hall

Collection Restrictions: Some of the original field notes are restricted due to Frederica de Laguna's request to protect the privacy of those accused of witchcraft. The originals are restricted until 2030. Photocopies may be made with the names of the accused redacted.