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.
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.
audio:6330; APSdigrec_0218; Recording Number: 11; Program Number: 01
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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.;
audio:5758; APSdigrec_0211; Recording Number: 07; Program Number: 02
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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.
audio:6329; APSdigrec_0219; Recording Number: 11; Program Number: 02
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War Dance Series -- M.C. Announcements: contest winners -- Honoring Dance preliminary to giveaway in honor of Head Man Dancer -- Speaker: preliminary remarks -- Giveaway: recipients announced -- Indian Two Step (couples, ladies' choice); 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.
audio:5746; APSdigrec_0205; Recording Number: 04; Program Number: 02
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War Dance (concluded) -- Indian Two-Step (couples, ladies' choice) -- Water Break (for singers) -- War Dance (tape interrupted) -- Blanket Dance (benefit for host organizaton) -- Announcement of Snake and Buffalo Dance -- Snake Dance -- Buffalo Dance -- Announcements 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.
audio:5759; APSdigrec_0212; Recording Number: 08; Program Number: 01
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Geneva Larney (Shawnee/Yuchi), Shell-Shaker (concluded) -- Tabulation of Judges' Scores', "Open Fire" (non-contest) Dance -- Tie-Breaking Leads: Bill Dick -- Lee Larney -- Steve Kinder -- Bruce Long Horn -- Judges' tabulations, announcment of tie in shell-shaking -- Tie-breaking shell-shaking, Beverly Dick; 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.
audio:5756; APSdigrec_0213; Recording Number: 08; Program Number: 02
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Geneva Larney Shell-Shaker -- Judges' Tabulations: announcements -- Shell-Shaking Winners Announced -- Leader Winners Announced; 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.
audio:6327; APSdigrec_0221; Recording Number: 12; Program Number: 02
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Junior Boys' contest (fast 'Ruffle' or 'Squat Dance') sung by Brave Scouts -- War Dance -- Background conversation; 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.
audio:6328; APSdigrec_0220; Recording Number: 12; Program Number: 01
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M.C.: announcement of contests -- Junior Girls (12-16) contest -- Snake Dance and Buffalo Dance -- M.C.: Announcements -- War Dance, sung by Brave Scouts -- 'Fancy' (fast) War Dances, sung by Brave Scouts -- War Dances, led by Head Singer -- Contest winners announced -- 'Solo Dance' requested by winners' families (minor giveaway) -- War Dance Series, sung by Brave Scouts -- War Dance Series -- M.C.: announces 'Junior Boys' contest; 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.