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Native American oral histories audio recordings

 Collection
Identifier: A0874

Scope and Contents

The Native American oral histories audio recordings (1954-1993) consists of interviews with members of various Native American tribes who discuss subjects such as land use, land boundaries, tribal history, rituals, and tribal songs. Represented groups include: Nevada Intertribal Council, Hupa, various Ute groups, Tohono O'odham, Tesuqe and Santa Ana Pueblo.

Dates

  • 1954-1993

Creator

Language of Materials

Materials in English.

Conditions Governing Access

Materials must be used on-site; no use of original material, access copies will be made available for viewing. Five business days advanced notice required. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law, condition of the material, or by donor.

Organizational History

The American West Center is a research center at the University of Utah which is affiliated with the College of Social and Behavioral Science. The Center is dedicated to providing educational and curricular support to Indian tribes, school districts, other interested organizations, and the general public through consultations, research, and publications.

Extent

138 Items

Abstract

The Native American oral histories audio recordings (1954-1993) consists of interviews with members of various Native American tribes who discuss subjects such as land use, land boundaries, tribal history, rituals, and tribal songs. Represented groups include: Nevada Intertribal Council, Hupa, various Ute groups, Tohono O'odham, Tesuqe and Santa Ana Pueblo. The American West Center is dedicated to documenting the history of the intermountain region and surrounding areas.

Arrangement

The materials are organized by Native American tribe.

Related Materials

See also the Doris Duke American Indian oral history project audio recordings (A0001).

Processing Information

Processed by Elizabeth Shuput in 2005.
Title
Guide to the Native American oral histories audio recordings 1954-1993
Author
Finding aid prepared by Elizabeth Shuput.
Date
© 2005
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections Repository

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