Ceremonial Woman Dances. Led by Ruby Diebold (women face male singers and sing with them, then file counter-clockwise around long house) -- Bean Dance (beginning) singers led by Bill Shawnee with horn rattle alternating concentric circles of men and women, counter-clockwise step; Recorded at Seneca-Cayuga Ceremonial Ground, Cowskin River, Ottawa County, Oklahoma, August 12, 1974. Hosts: Seneca-Cayuga Ceremonial Organization (Bob White, Chief and Speaker). Principal Singers: Bob White (Seneca-Cayuga); Dutch White (Seneca-Cayuga); Frank Thomas (Eastern Iriquois, tribe uncertain); Bill Shawnee (Shawnee/Delaware). Other Singers and Dancers: members of the host ground, other "Eight Tribes" of Ottawa County, Shawnees from White Oak Ground, visiting Eastern Seneca and Cayuga from Grand River and New York State Reservations. Instruments: water drum, claves, horn and gourd rattles, (ceremonial) snapping turtle rattle, (Lead Dance) can or turtle shell, leg shackles.; This recording has been designated as potentially culturally sensitive or private. Reproduction and remote access is restricted. Please consult the Curator of Native American Materials for more information.
Giveaway in Honor of Head Singer --Announcements of Forthcoming Events --Giveaway in Honor of Newly Wed Couple -- Series of Four Gourd Dances; Hosts: Mr. and Ms. Eugene Brown (Ponca) in honor of their daughter's marriage. Head Staff: Adam Pratt (Pawnee), Head Singer; Inter-Tribal Gourd (Dance) Clan of Shawnee, Head Man Dancers; Jeanette Red Bird (Arapaho) Head Lady Dancer.; This recording has been designated as potentially culturally sensitive or private. Reproduction and remote access is restricted. Please consult the Curator of Native American Materials for more information.
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Announcements of Forthcoming Performances -- Giveaway in Honor of Head Singer -- Series of War Dances (tape interrupted) -- Remarks by M.C. -- War Dance for Straight Dancers; Recorded at Delaware Pow-Wow Ground. Hosts: Delaware Pow-Wow Committee (Numerous Falleaf, Chairman). Head Staff: Troy Little Axe (Shawnee), Head Singer; other Singers are Shawnees, Delawares, Sac and Fox; Sonny Glass (Cherokee/Seneca-Cayuga/Quapaw), Head Man Dancer; Charla Dawes (Ottawa/Sioux), Head Lady Dancer; Dee Ann Ketchum (Delaware), Princess; Charles Dawes (Ottawa/Sioux), M.C.
War Dance for Head Man -- M.C.: announcement of contribution -- Four Round Dances -- Gourd Dance -- Gourd Dance -- Gourd Dance Series -- M.C. introduces guest, Wichita Tribal Princess; Recorded at Barefoot Park, near Canton, Oklahoma, August 3, 1974. Hosts: Starhawk Society (Stanley Sleeper, Chairman). Head Staff: Harrison Hunter (Sac and Fox), Head Singer; Other singers are Cheyenne, Caddo, Kiowa; Danny Lee Wilson (Delaware/Arapaho), Head Man Dancer; Jannelle Orange (Arapaho), Head Lady Dancer; Scotty Sankey (Arapaho), Head Little Boy Dancer; Marcella Sutton (Arapaho), Head Little Girl Dancer; Howard Good Bear and Sam Young Bear (Cheyenne/Arapaho), MCs.; This recording has been designated as potentially culturally sensitive or private. Reproduction and remote access is restricted. Please consult the Curator of Native American Materials for more information.
Coon Dance (couples) -- Lead Dance, leader unidentified -- Lead Dance, leader unidentified -- ?Gourd Dance, led by Frank Thomas and son with gourd rattles -- Stirrup Dance, singers led by Bill Shawnee -- Cherokee Dance, singers led by Bill Shawnee; Recorded at Seneca-Cayuga Ceremonial Ground, Cowskin River, Ottawa County, Oklahoma, August 12, 1974. Hosts: Seneca-Cayuga Ceremonial Organization (Bob White, Chief and Speaker). Principal Singers: Bob White (Seneca-Cayuga); Dutch White (Seneca-Cayuga); Frank Thomas (Eastern Iriquois, tribe uncertain); Bill Shawnee (Shawnee/Delaware). Other Singers and Dancers: members of the host ground, other "Eight Tribes" of Ottawa County, Shawnees from White Oak Ground, visiting Eastern Seneca and Cayuga from Grand River and New York State Reservations. Instruments: water drum, claves, horn and gourd rattles, (ceremonial) snapping turtle rattle, (Lead Dance) can or turtle shell, leg shackles.; This recording has been designated as potentially culturally sensitive or private. Reproduction and remote access is restricted. Please consult the Curator of Native American Materials for more information.
Lead Dance, leader unidentified -- Lead Dance, leader unidentified -- Oklahoma Woman Dance, women initially face male singers and sing -- Lead Dance, leader unidentified; Recorded at: Seneca-Cayuga Ceremonial Ground, Cowskin River, Ottawa County, Oklahoma, August 12, 1974. Hosts: Seneca-Cayuga Ceremonial Organization (Bob White, Chief and Speaker). Principal Singers: Bob White (Seneca-Cayuga); Dutch White (Seneca-Cayuga); Frank Thomas (Eastern Iriquois, tribe uncertain); Bill Shawnee (Shawnee/Delaware). Other Singers and Dancers: members of the host ground, other "Eight Tribes" of Ottawa County, Shawnees from White Oak Ground, visiting Eastern Seneca and Cayuga from Grand River and New York State Reservations. Instruments: water drum, claves, horn and gourd rattles, (ceremonial) snapping turtle rattle, (Lead Dance) can or turtle shell, leg shackles.; This recording has been designated as potentially culturally sensitive or private. Reproduction and remote access is restricted. Please consult the Curator of Native American Materials for more information.
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Blanket Dance (benefit for host organization) -- Announcements by M.C. -- Snake Dance -- Buffalo Dance -- Announcements -- Series of War Dances; Recorded at Delaware Pow-Wow Ground. Hosts: Delaware Pow-Wow Committee (Numerous Falleaf, Chairman). Head Staff: Troy Little Axe (Shawnee), Head Singer (Other Singers are Shawnees, Delawares, Sac and Fox); Sonny Glass (Cherokee/Seneca-Cayuga/Quapaw), Head Man Dancer; Charla Dawes (Ottawa/Sioux), Head Lady Dancer; Dee Ann Ketchum (Delaware), Princess; Charles Dawes (Ottawa/Sioux), M.C.
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Giveaway in Honor of Head Lady Dancer (Dawes Family Song led by Chris White (Shawnee/Delaware) -- Series of War Dances -- Remarks by M.C.; Recorded at Delaware Pow-Wow Ground. Hosts: Delaware Pow-Wow Committee (Numerous Falleaf, Chairman). Head Staff: Troy Little Axe (Shawnee), Head Singer; Other Singers are Shawnees, Delawares, Sac and Fox; Sonny Glass (Cherokee/Seneca-Cayuga/Quapaw), Head Man Dancer; Charla Dawes (Ottawa/Sioux), Head Lady Dancer; Dee Ann Ketchum (Delaware), Princess; Charles Dawes (Ottawa/Sioux), M.C.
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Billy Charles Blalock (Shawnee), leader -- Kenny Kinder (Peoria), leader -- Lead Dance (leader unidentified) -- George Vailer (Shawnee), leader -- Bruce LongHorn (Shawnee), leader -- Bill Dick (Shawnee), leader -- 'Warm Up' lead for Shell-shakers (leader unidentified) -- Beverly Dick (Shawnee), Shell-shaker -- Elsie Gibson (Shawnee), Shell-shaker -- Patsy McClellan (Sac and Fox/Seminole/ Seneca-Cayuga), Shell-shaker -- Jean Runnels (Delaware/Iowa/Otoe), Shell Shaker; Recorded at: Beaver Springs ('Devil's Promenade') ground, near Quapaw, Oklahoma, July 5, 1974, by Kenny Kinder (Peoria). Leaders and shell-shakers as identified. Almost all participants are Quapaws and others of the 'Eight Tribes' of Ottawa County, and Shawnees and the Whiteoak and Little Axe Grounds.
Stirrup Dance, singers led by Bill Shawnee -- Lead Dance, leader unidentified -- Coon Dance, singers led by Bill Shawnee -- Lead Dance, singers led by Bill Shawnee -- Background Conversation -- Lead Dance, leader unidentified -- Lead Dance, leader unidentified; Recorded at: Seneca-Cayuga Ceremonial Ground, Cowskin River, Ottawa County, Oklahoma, August 13, 1974. Hosts: Seneca-Cayuga Ceremonial Organization (Bob White, Chief and Speaker). Principal Singers: Bob White (Seneca-Cayuga); Dutch White (Seneca-Cayuga); Frank Thomas (Eastern Iriquois, tribe uncertain); Bill Shawnee (Shawnee/Delaware). Other Singers and Dancers: members of the host ground, other "Eight Tribes" of Ottawa County, Shawnees from White Oak Ground, visiting Eastern Seneca and Cayuga from Grand River and New York State Reservations. Instruments: water drum, claves, horn and gourd rattles, (ceremonial) snapping turtle rattle, (Lead Dance) can or turtle shell, leg shackles.; This recording has been designated as potentially culturally sensitive or private. Reproduction and remote access is restricted. Please consult the Curator of Native American Materials for more information.
Lead Dance, led by Thomas Blackbird (Cherokee) -- Lead Dance, led by Chris White (Shawnee/Delaware) -- Lead Dance, led by Monty Rains (Cherokee) -- Lead Dance, led by Steve Kinder (Peoria) -- Lead Dance, led by Robert Sumpka (Creek-Cherokee) -- Lead Dance, led by 'Bun' Urguhart (White, raised with Yuchis) -- Lead Dance, led by Paul Dunberg (?name unclear, tribe unknown) -- Lead Dance, led by John Blackbird (Cherokee) -- Background conversation -- Lead Dance, led by Mose White Eagle (Seneca-Cayuga); Recorded at Seneca-Cayuga Ceremonial Ground, Cowskin River, Ottawa County, Oklahoma, August 15, 1974. Hosts: Seneca-Cayuga Ceremonial Organization (Bob White, Chief and Speaker). Singers: Chris White (Shawnee/Delaware), leader; Bill Dick (Shawnee), Steve Dougherty (Shawnee), George Valier (Shawnee), Jay Blalock (Shawnee). No head staff was appointed, as this dance is a mini sequel or adjunct to the Green Corn Ceremony.; This recording has been designated as potentially culturally sensitive or private. Reproduction and remote access is restricted. Please consult the Curator of Native American Materials for more information.
Ceremonial File Dance (men and women), singers led by Dutch White -- Background conversations and announcements -- Eastern Iriquois Woman Dance (?Sen Enskanye), by visiting Dancers -- ?Gourd Dance, led by Frank Thomas and son; Recorded at Seneca-Cayuga Ceremonial Ground, Cowskin River, Ottawa County, Oklahoma, August 13, 1974. Hosts: Seneca-Cayuga Ceremonial Organization (Bob White, Chief and Speaker). Principal Singers: Bob White (Seneca-Cayuga); Dutch White (Seneca-Cayuga); Frank Thomas (Eastern Iriquois, tribe uncertain); Bill Shawnee (Shawnee/Delaware). Other Singers and Dancers: members of the host ground, other "Eight Tribes" of Ottawa County, Shawnees from White Oak Ground, visiting Eastern Seneca and Cayuga from Grand River and New York State Reservations. Instruments: water drum, claves, horn and gourd rattles, (ceremonial) snapping turtle rattle, (Lead Dance) can or turtle shell, leg shackles.; This recording has been designated as potentially culturally sensitive or private. Reproduction and remote access is restricted. Please consult the Curator of Native American Materials for more information.
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War Dance -- Blanket Dance (benefit for host organization) -- Mens' Fancy Dance Contest -- Round Dance Series -- Mens' Fancy Dance Contest Finals -- War Dance -- M.C.: announces contest winners -- Closing War Dance; Recorded at Skiatook Community Center, Skiatook, Oklahoma, August 11, 1974. Hosts: Kihekah Steh Pow-Wow Club (Perce St. John, Chairman). Head Staff: Joe Rush (Ponca), Head Singer; Ronnie Good Eagle (Osage/Sac and Fox/Comanche), Head Man Dancer; Carrie Vee Wilson (Quapaw), Head Lady Dancer; Renae Brumley (Osage), Princess; Ed Red Eagle and Gerry Webb (Cherokee/Creek), MCs.
Bean Dance (conclusion) -- ?Gourd Dance led by Frank Thomas and son with gourd rattles. Alternating pairs of men and women in file as in Creek Buffalo Dance -- Eastern Iriquois Woman Dance (?Sen. Enskanye), by visiting dancers -- Oklahoma Woman Dance, singers led by Bill Shawnee -- Eastern Iriquois Round Dance, by visiting dancers; Recorded at Seneca-Cayuga Ceremonial Ground, Cowskin River, Ottawa County, Oklahoma, August 12, 1974. Hosts: Seneca-Cayuga Ceremonial Organization (Bob White, Chief and Speaker). Principal Singers: Bob White (Seneca-Cayuga); Dutch White (Seneca-Cayuga); Frank Thomas (Eastern Iriquois, tribe uncertain); Bill Shawnee (Shawnee/Delaware). Other Singers and Dancers: members of the host ground, other "Eight Tribes" of Ottawa County, Shawnees from White Oak Ground, visiting Eastern Seneca and Cayuga from Grand River and New York State Reservations. Instruments: water drum, claves, horn and gourd rattles, (ceremonial) snapping turtle rattle, (Lead Dance) can or turtle shell, leg shackles.; This recording has been designated as potentially culturally sensitive or private. Reproduction and remote access is restricted. Please consult the Curator of Native American Materials for more information.
Lead Dance, leader unidentified -- Background conversation -- Lead Dance, leader unidentified -- Background Conversation -- Oklahoma Woman Dance (side dance variant) singers led by Bill Shawnee -- Background conversation --Lead Dance, leader unidentified -- Eastern Iriquois Round Dance; Recorded at Seneca-Cayuga Ceremonial Ground, Cowskin River, Ottawa County, Oklahoma, August 13, 1974. Hosts: Seneca-Cayuga Ceremonial Organization (Bob White, Chief and Speaker). Principal Singers: Bob White (Seneca-Cayuga); Dutch White (Seneca-Cayuga); Frank Thomas (Eastern Iriquois, tribe uncertain); Bill Shawnee (Shawnee/Delaware). Other Singers and Dancers: members of the host ground, other "Eight Tribes" of Ottawa County, Shawnees from White Oak Ground, visiting Eastern Seneca and Cayuga from Grand River and New York State Reservations. Instruments: water drum, claves, horn and gourd rattles, (ceremonial) snapping turtle rattle, (Lead Dance) can or turtle shell, leg shackles.; This recording has been designated as potentially culturally sensitive or private. Reproduction and remote access is restricted. Please consult the Curator of Native American Materials for more information.
Gourd Dance -- Gourd Dance -- Memorial Song in honor of Ray Sutton (deceased) -- Gourd Dances -- Gourd Dances; Recorded at Barefoot Park, near Canton, Oklahoma, August 3, 1974. Hosts: Starhawk Society (Stanley Sleeper, Chairman). Head Staff: Harrison Hunter (Sac and Fox), Head Singer; Other singers are Cheyenne, Caddo, Kiowa; Danny Lee Wilson (Delaware/Arapaho), Head Man Dancer; Jannelle Orange (Arapaho), Head Lady Dancer; Scotty Sankey (Arapaho), Head Little Boy Dancer; Marcella Sutton (Arapaho), Head Little Girl Dancer; Howard Good Bear and Sam Young Bear (Cheyenne/Arapaho), MCs.; This recording has been designated as potentially culturally sensitive or private. Reproduction and remote access is restricted. Please consult the Curator of Native American Materials for more information.
Gourd Dance (interruption in tape) -- Gourd Dance -- Gourd Dance -- Gourd Dance -- Gourd Dance -- Gourd Dance -- Gourd Dance -- Gourd Dance -- M.C.: announcements -- Gourd Dance; Recorded at Barefoot Park, near Canton, Oklahoma, August 3, 1974. Hosts: Starhawk Society (Stanley Sleeper, Chairman). Head Staff: Harrison Hunter (Sac and Fox), Head Singer; Other singers are Cheyenne, Caddo, Kiowa; Danny Lee Wilson (Delaware/Arapaho), Head Man Dancer; Jannelle Orange (Arapaho), Head Lady Dancer; Scotty Sankey (Arapaho), Head Little Boy Dancer; Marcella Sutton (Arapaho), Head Little Girl Dancer; Howard Good Bear and Sam Young Bear (Cheyenne/Arapaho), MCs.; This recording has been designated as potentially culturally sensitive or private. Reproduction and remote access is restricted. Please consult the Curator of Native American Materials for more information.
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Giveaway in Process in Honor of Head Lady Dancer -- M.C.: Remarks on War Dance, announcements -- 'Tiny Tots' (under age of 12) contest -- War Dance Series (open); Hosts: Bushwhacker Pow-Wow Committee (White Hobbyists) (Ed Whittington, Chairman). Head Staff: Carl Talleywema (Hopi), Head Singer; A Northern-style drum--the 'Brave Scouts' led by Sidney Mone, Jr. (Pawnee/Otoe) alternates in this performance; Kevin Dawes (Ottowa/Sioux), Head Man Dancer; Sandy Bear (Quapaw), Head Lady Dancer; Wallace Coffey (Comanche) and Chris White (Delaware/Shawnee), MCs.
Preliminary "Warm-Up" Leads -- Bert Ellis (Shawnee), Leader -- Troy Little Axe (Shawnee), Leader -- Bruce Long Horn (Shawnee), Leader --Rocky Blanchard (Shawnee), Leader -- Steve Kinder (Peoria), Leader; Recorded at Delaware Pow-Wow Ground. Hosts: Delaware Pow-Wow Committee (Numerous Falleaf, Chairman). Head Staff: Troy Little Axe (Shawnee), Head Singer; other Singers are Shawnees, Delawares, Sac and Fox; Sonny Glass (Cherokee/Seneca-Cayuga/Quapaw), Head Man Dancer; Charla Dawes (Ottawa/Sioux), Head Lady Dancer; Dee Ann Ketchum (Delaware), Princess; Charles Dawes (Ottawa/Sioux), M.C.;
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Wayne Long Horn (Shawnee), Leader -- Lee Larney (Seminole), Leader -- Bill Dick (Shawnee), Leader -- Judy Bender (Shawnee): Shell-Shaker -- Henrietta Ellis (Shawnee), Shell-Shaker -- Beverly Dick (Shawnee), Shell-Shaker -- Johnnie Mae Gokey (Creek/Shawnee) -- Jean Runnels (Delaware/Iowa/Otoe), Shell-Shaker -- Geneva Larney (Shawnee/Yuchi), Shell-Shaker; Recorded at Delaware Pow-Wow Ground. Hosts: Delaware Pow-Wow Committee (Numerous Falleaf, Chairman). Head Staff: Troy Little Axe (Shawnee), Head Singer (Other Singers are Shawnees, Delawares, Sac and Fox); Sonny Glass (Cherokee/Seneca-Cayuga/Quapaw), Head Man Dancer; Charla Dawes (Ottawa/Sioux), Head Lady Dancer; Dee Ann Ketchum (Delaware), Princess; Charles Dawes (Ottawa/Sioux), M.C.