Search results | APS Digital Library

Title: Buffalo Neckbone Myth and Ceremonial layout of Fishhook Village in 1845
Identifier(s): audio:4816; APSdigrec_0731; Recording Number: 17; Program Number: 05
Description: Copied by collector from his original tapes. This is the collector's original tape 47, program 4. Story originally told to Alfred W. Bowers by Bear's Arm. The Hidatsa language is identified as such in the recording's accompanying documentation, but on the recording itself it is referred to by one of its alternate names, "Gros Ventre." This Gros Ventre is not to be confused with the Arapahoan language of the same name.
Source: Bowers, Alfred W. Mandan-Hidatsa ethnohistory and linguistics, Fort Berthold Reservation, 1967-1969. (Mss.Rec.81);
Subject: Anthropological linguistics; Hidatsa Indians--Folklore; Hidatsa Indians--Rites and ceremonies; Hidatsa Indians--Social life and customs; Hidatsa Indians--History--19th century; Mandan Indians--History--19th century
Date: 1969

Title: Word list from Matthews English to Hidatsa
Identifier(s): audio:4869; APSdigrec_0762; Recording Number: 09; Program Number: 08
Description: Copied by collector from his original tapes. This is the collector's original tape 63, program 8.The Hidatsa language is identified as such in the recording's accompanying documentation, but on the recording itself it is referred to by one of its alternate names, "Gros Ventre." This Gros Ventre is not to be confused with the Arapahoan language of the same name.
Source: Bowers, Alfred W. Mandan-Hidatsa ethnohistory and linguistics, Fort Berthold Reservation, 1967-1969. (Mss.Rec.81);
Subject: Anthropological linguistics; Hidatsa language; Hidatsa Indians
Date: 1969

Title: Origin of Horse and Horse Ceremonies
Identifier(s): audio:4918; APSdigrec_0790; Recording Number: 11; Program Number: 01
Description: Copied by collector from his original tapes. This is the collector's original tape 66, program 1.The Hidatsa language is identified as such in the recording's accompanying documentation, but on the recording itself it is referred to by one of its alternate names, "Gros Ventre." This Gros Ventre is not to be confused with the Arapahoan language of the same name.
Source: Bowers, Alfred W. Mandan-Hidatsa ethnohistory and linguistics, Fort Berthold Reservation, 1967-1969. (Mss.Rec.81);
Subject: Anthropological linguistics; Hidatsa Indians--Folklore; Horses
Date: 1969

Title: Myth of the Snow Owl [3 of 4]
Identifier(s): audio:4884; APSdigrec_0803; Recording Number: 19; Program Number: 01
Description: Copied by collector from his original tapes. This is the collector's original tape 53, program 3.A part 1 of 4 is indicated in collector's documentation but not found on tapes transferred from collector's master copies.The Hidatsa language is identified as such in the recording's accompanying documentation, but on the recording itself it is referred to by one of its alternate names, "Gros Ventre." This Gros Ventre is not to be confused with the Arapahoan language of the same name.
Source: Bowers, Alfred W. Mandan-Hidatsa ethnohistory and linguistics, Fort Berthold Reservation, 1967-1969. (Mss.Rec.81);
Subject: Hidatsa Indians--Folklore; Mandan Indians--Folklore
Date: 1969

Title: Translation from English to Hidatsa of narrative given by Wolf Chief, pgs. 225-226
Identifier(s): audio:3967; APSdigrec_1891; Recording Number: 10; Program Number: 09
Description: This program consists of a translation from English into Hidatsa of a narrative given to the researcher in the late 1920s or early 1930s. The text from which the researcher reads is found in his own book, "Hidatsa Social and Ceremonial Organization." (See Related Resource.); The Hidatsa language is referred to on the recording by one of its alternate names, "Gros Ventre." This Gros Ventre is not to be confused with the Atsina language of the same name. This program was originally recorded on the collector's original tape 80, channel 4.
Source: Bowers, Alfred W. Mandan-Hidatsa cultural change and language studies, 1967-1972. (Mss.Rec.84);
Subject: Anthropological linguistics; Hidatsa language; Hidatsa Indians--History; Hidatsa Indians--Religion; Hidatsa Indians--Rites and ceremonies; Hidatsa Indians--Warfare; Indians of North America--North Dakota--History; language_documentation
Date: 1971-09

Title: Translation from English to Hidatsa of Guts' war expedition narrative, pgs. 234-235
Identifier(s): audio:3965; APSdigrec_1890; Recording Number: 10; Program Number: 08
Description: This program consists of a translation from English into Hidatsa of a narrative given to the researcher in the late 1920s or early 1930s. The text from which the researcher reads is found in his own book, "Hidatsa Social and Ceremonial Organization." (See Related Resource.); The Hidatsa language is referred to on the recording by one of its alternate names, "Gros Ventre." This Gros Ventre is not to be confused with the Atsina language of the same name. This program was originally recorded on the collector's original tape 81, channel 1.
Source: Bowers, Alfred W. Mandan-Hidatsa cultural change and language studies, 1967-1972. (Mss.Rec.84);
Subject: Anthropological linguistics; Hidatsa language; Hidatsa Indians--History; Hidatsa Indians--Religion; Hidatsa Indians--Rites and ceremonies; Hidatsa Indians--Warfare; Indians of North America--North Dakota--History; language_documentation
Date: 1971

Title: Translation from English to Hidatsa of Roadmaker narrative, pgs. 378-379
Identifier(s): audio:4067; APSdigrec_1882; Recording Number: 09; Program Number: 10
Description: This program consists of a translation from English into Hidatsa of a narrative given to the researcher in the late 1920s or early 1930s. The text from which the researcher reads is found in his own book, "Hidatsa Social and Ceremonial Organization." (See Related Resource.); The Hidatsa language is referred to on the recording by one of its alternate names, "Gros Ventre." This Gros Ventre is not to be confused with the Atsina language of the same name. This program was originally recorded on the collector's original tape 79, channel 3.
Source: Bowers, Alfred W. Mandan-Hidatsa cultural change and language studies, 1967-1972. (Mss.Rec.84);
Subject: Anthropological linguistics; Hidatsa language; Hidatsa Indians--History; Hidatsa Indians--Religion; Hidatsa Indians--Rites and ceremonies; Hidatsa Indians--Warfare; Indians of North America--North Dakota--History; language_documentation
Date: 1971

Title: Translation from English to Hidatsa of Roadmaker narrative, pgs. 375-378
Identifier(s): audio:4069; APSdigrec_1881; Recording Number: 09; Program Number: 09
Description: This program consists of a translation from English into Hidatsa of a narrative given to the researcher in the late 1920s or early 1930s. The text from which the researcher reads is found in his own book, "Hidatsa Social and Ceremonial Organization." (See Related Resource.); From 1:21 to 1:41 the recording skips twice, with several seconds of silence. The Hidatsa language is referred to on the recording by one of its alternate names, "Gros Ventre." This Gros Ventre is not to be confused with the Atsina language of the same name. This program was originally recorded on the collector's original tape 79, channel 2.
Source: Bowers, Alfred W. Mandan-Hidatsa cultural change and language studies, 1967-1972. (Mss.Rec.84);
Subject: Anthropological linguistics; Hidatsa language; Hidatsa Indians--History; Hidatsa Indians--Religion; Hidatsa Indians--Rites and ceremonies; Hidatsa Indians--Warfare; Indians of North America--North Dakota--History; language_documentation
Date: 1971

Title: Translation from English to Hidatsa of narrative given by Wolf Chief, pgs. 226-227
Identifier(s): audio:4090; APSdigrec_1892; Recording Number: 11; Program Number: 01
Description: This program consists of a translation from English into Hidatsa of a narrative given to the researcher in the late 1920s or early 1930s. The text from which the researcher reads is found in his own book, "Hidatsa Social and Ceremonial Organization." (See Related Resource.); The Hidatsa language is referred to on the recording by one of its alternate names, "Gros Ventre." This Gros Ventre is not to be confused with the Atsina language of the same name. This program was originally recorded on the collector's original tape 81, channel 4.
Source: Bowers, Alfred W. Mandan-Hidatsa cultural change and language studies, 1967-1972. (Mss.Rec.84);
Subject: Anthropological linguistics; Hidatsa language; Hidatsa Indians--History; Hidatsa Indians--Religion; Hidatsa Indians--Rites and ceremonies; Hidatsa Indians--Warfare; Indians of North America--North Dakota--History; language_documentation
Date: 1971-09

Title: Translation from English to Hidatsa of Bears Arm's narrative about Four Bears' life, pgs. 256-257
Identifier(s): audio:3963; APSdigrec_1900; Recording Number: 11; Program Number: 09
Description: This program consists of a translation from English into Hidatsa of a narrative given to the researcher in the late 1920s or early 1930s. The text from which the researcher reads is found in his own book, "Hidatsa Social and Ceremonial Organization." (See Related Resource.); The Hidatsa language is referred to on the recording by one of its alternate names, "Gros Ventre." This Gros Ventre is not to be confused with the Atsina language of the same name. This program was originally recorded on the collector's original tape 81, channel 2.
Source: Bowers, Alfred W. Mandan-Hidatsa cultural change and language studies, 1967-1972. (Mss.Rec.84);
Subject: Anthropological linguistics; Hidatsa language; Hidatsa Indians--History; Hidatsa Indians--Religion; Hidatsa Indians--Rites and ceremonies; Hidatsa Indians--Warfare; Indians of North America--North Dakota--History; language_documentation
Date: 1971-09-10

Title: Translation from English to Hidatsa of Bears Arm's narrative about Four Bears' life, pgs. 252-255
Identifier(s): audio:3961; APSdigrec_1898; Recording Number: 11; Program Number: 07
Description: This program consists of a translation from English into Hidatsa of a narrative given to the researcher in the late 1920s or early 1930s. The text from which the researcher reads is found in his own book, "Hidatsa Social and Ceremonial Organization." (See Related Resource.); Signal cuts out on tape from 53:31 to 53:36. The Hidatsa language is referred to on the recording by one of its alternate names, "Gros Ventre." This Gros Ventre is not to be confused with the Atsina language of the same name. This program was originally recorded on the collector's original tape 81, channel 2.
Source: Bowers, Alfred W. Mandan-Hidatsa cultural change and language studies, 1967-1972. (Mss.Rec.84);
Subject: Anthropological linguistics; Hidatsa language; Hidatsa Indians--History; Hidatsa Indians--Religion; Hidatsa Indians--Rites and ceremonies; Hidatsa Indians--Warfare; Indians of North America--North Dakota--History; language_documentation
Date: 1971-09-10

Title: Word analysis of Sacred Arrow Myth recorded with Sam Newman in Hidatsa, July 1932
Identifier(s): audio:4021; APSdigrec_1846; Recording Number: 05; Program Number: 08
Description: Begins with introductory remarks by researcher. This recording consists of words and phrases elicited from a Hidatsa-speaking consultant. Some of the material is Hidatsa to English, some English to Hidatsa. The elicitations focus on prefixes and suffixes and are based on stories gathered by the researcher in 1939. Includes occasional discussions of details of Hidatsa social life and customs.; The Hidatsa language is referred to on the recording by one of its alternate names, "Gros Ventre." This Gros Ventre is not to be confused with the Atsina language of the same name. This program was originally recorded on the collector's original tape 75, channel 2.
Source: Bowers, Alfred W. Mandan-Hidatsa cultural change and language studies, 1967-1972. (Mss.Rec.84);
Subject: Anthropological linguistics; Hidatsa language; Hidatsa Indians--Folklore; Hidatsa Indians--Social life and customs; anthropological_linguistics; syntax
Date: 1971

Title: Account of a funeral in Hidatsa
Identifier(s): audio:3949; APSdigrec_1813; Recording Number: 01; Program Number: 06
Description: The Hidatsa language is frequently referred to on the recording by one of its alternate names, "Gros Ventre." This Gros Ventre is not to be confused with the Atsina language of the same name. This program was originally recorded on the collector's original tape 72, channel 1.
Source: Bowers, Alfred W. Mandan-Hidatsa cultural change and language studies, 1967-1972. (Mss.Rec.84);
Subject: Hidatsa language; Hidatsa Indians--Social life and customs; Hidatsa Indians--Funeral customs and rites
Date: 1971-08

Title: History of the Catholic Mission
Identifier(s): audio:4036; APSdigrec_1856; Recording Number: 07; Program Number: 06
Description: Account given primarily in Hidatsa, with some comments in English.
Source: Bowers, Alfred W. Mandan-Hidatsa cultural change and language studies, 1967-1972. (Mss.Rec.84);
Subject: Anthropological linguistics; Hidatsa language; Hidatsa Indians--History; Hidatsa Indians--Education; Catholic Church--Missions--North Dakota; anthropological_linguistics
Date: 1971

Title: Myths of the Bear Ceremony
Identifier(s): audio:4912; APSdigrec_0795; Recording Number: 18; Program Number: 01
Description: Copied by collector from his original tapes. This is the collector's original tape 50, program 1. The Hidatsa language is identified as such in the recording's accompanying documentation, but on the recording itself it is referred to by one of its alternate names, "Gros Ventre." This Gros Ventre is not to be confused with the Arapahoan language of the same name.
Source: Bowers, Alfred W. Mandan-Hidatsa ethnohistory and linguistics, Fort Berthold Reservation, 1967-1969. (Mss.Rec.81);
Subject: Hidatsa Indians--Folklore; Mandan Indians--Folklore; Bears--Folklore; Hidatsa Indians--Rites and ceremonies
Date: 1969

Title: Myths of Naming the Earth
Identifier(s): audio:4814; APSdigrec_0734; Recording Number: 17; Program Number: 08
Description: Story originally told to Alfred W. Bowers by Mrs. White Duck. Recording ends with description of collection and translation of subsequent recording. See Related Recording.; Copied by collector from his original tapes. This is the collector's original tape 48, program 4. The Hidatsa language is identified as such in the recording's accompanying documentation, but on the recording itself it is referred to by one of its alternate names, "Gros Ventre." This Gros Ventre is not to be confused with the Arapahoan language of the same name.
Source: Bowers, Alfred W. Mandan-Hidatsa ethnohistory and linguistics, Fort Berthold Reservation, 1967-1969. (Mss.Rec.81);
Subject: Anthropological linguistics; Hidatsa Indians--Folklore; Hidatsa Indians--Rites and ceremonies; Hidatsa mythology
Date: 1969

Title: Guts and Never Run Away Narrative
Identifier(s): audio:4893; APSdigrec_0798; Recording Number: 18; Program Number: 04
Description: First 3:00 consists of informal conversation.; Copied by collector from his original tapes. This is the collector's original tape 51, program 2.The Hidatsa language is identified as such in the recording's accompanying documentation, but on the recording itself it is referred to by one of its alternate names, "Gros Ventre." This Gros Ventre is not to be confused with the Arapahoan language of the same name.
Source: Bowers, Alfred W. Mandan-Hidatsa ethnohistory and linguistics, Fort Berthold Reservation, 1967-1969. (Mss.Rec.81);
Subject: Anthropological linguistics; Hidatsa Indians--Folklore; Mandan Indians--Folklore; Warriors; Hidatsa Indians--History
Date: 1969

Title: Word analysis of Sacred Arrow Myth recorded with Sam Newman in Hidatsa, July 1932
Identifier(s): audio:4022; APSdigrec_1847; Recording Number: 06; Program Number: 01
Description: This recording consists of words and phrases elicited from a Hidatsa-speaking consultant. Some of the material is Hidatsa to English, some English to Hidatsa. The elicitations focus on prefixes and suffixes and are based on stories gathered by the researcher in 1939. Includes occasional discussions of details of Hidatsa social life and customs.; The Hidatsa language is referred to on the recording by one of its alternate names, "Gros Ventre." This Gros Ventre is not to be confused with the Atsina language of the same name. This program was originally recorded on the collector's original tape 75, channel 2.
Source: Bowers, Alfred W. Mandan-Hidatsa cultural change and language studies, 1967-1972. (Mss.Rec.84);
Subject: Anthropological linguistics; Hidatsa language; Hidatsa Indians--Folklore; Hidatsa Indians--Social life and customs; anthropological_linguistics; syntax
Date: 1971

Title: Word analysis of Sacred Arrow Myth recorded with Sam Newman in Hidatsa, July 1932
Identifier(s): audio:4025; APSdigrec_1848; Recording Number: 06; Program Number: 02
Description: This recording consists of words and phrases elicited from a Hidatsa-speaking consultant. Some of the material is Hidatsa to English, some English to Hidatsa. The elicitations focus on prefixes and suffixes and are based on stories gathered by the researcher in 1939. Includes occasional discussions of details of Hidatsa social life and customs.; There are intermittent stretches of increased background noise and poor tape quality from 01:16:34 to 01:23:00. Tape levels suddenly change at 01:26:58.The Hidatsa language is referred to on the recording by one of its alternate names, "Gros Ventre." This Gros Ventre is not to be confused with the Atsina language of the same name. This program was originally recorded on the collector's original tape 75, channel 2.
Source: Bowers, Alfred W. Mandan-Hidatsa cultural change and language studies, 1967-1972. (Mss.Rec.84);
Subject: Anthropological linguistics; Hidatsa language; Hidatsa Indians--Folklore; Hidatsa Indians--Social life and customs; anthropological_linguistics; syntax
Date: 1971

Title: Account of Crow Flies High band in Hidatsa
Identifier(s): audio:3946; APSdigrec_1814; Recording Number: 01; Program Number: 07
Description: When transferred to RDAT tape, the original recording spanned the end of one tape and the beginning of the subsequent one. As a result, there is a small gap in the recording at 14:23. Three seconds of silence were inserted to reflect the gap of missing original material, which is of underdetermined length. At the resumption of the recording after the gap the sound begins at a slightly slower speed, but gradually normalizes. The Hidatsa language is frequently referred to on the recording by one of its alternate names, "Gros Ventre." This Gros Ventre is not to be confused with the Atsina language of the same name. This program was originally recorded on the collector's original tape 72, channel 1.
Source: Bowers, Alfred W. Mandan-Hidatsa cultural change and language studies, 1967-1972. (Mss.Rec.84);
Subject: Hidatsa language; Hidatsa Indians--Social life and customs; Hidatsa Indians--History
Date: 1971-08