Preliminary Guide to the Jim Morris Estate Indian Music Recordings Collection

Preliminary Guide to the Jim Morris Estate Indian Music Recordings Collection, circa 1965-1979

Overview of the Collection

Title: Preliminary Guide to the Jim Morris Estate Indian Music Recordings Collection
Dates: circa 1965-1979 (inclusive)
19651979
Quantity: 1 linear feet, (1 box.)
Collection Number: MS.1994.33
Summary: This collection contains music recordings from the Jim Morris estate.
Repository: Washington State University Libraries' Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Terrell Library Suite 12
Pullman, WA
99164-5610
Telephone: 509-335-6691
mascref@wsu.edu
Access Restrictions: This collection is open and available for research use.
Languages: English

Other Descriptive InformationReturn to Top

Reproductions of some of the recordings in this collection, as well as a description of the collection, are included in Qilloowawya = Hitting the rawhide : serenade songs from the Nez Perce musical archive (Seattle: Northwest Interpretive Association, 2001).

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

This collection contains music recordings from the Jim Morris estate. The collection primarily consists of recordings of Nez Perce music, but also contains recorded music connected to the Crow Nation, and miscellaneous reproductions of popular music. The recordings are in two audio tape formats: reel-to-reel (18 items) and 8-track (5 items). Digital copies of the recordings are included in the collection, on compact disc.

An inventory list is available for the items in this collection.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Alternative Forms Available

The collection includes digitized reproductions of some recordings (serenade songs) on compact discs.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

This is an unprocessed collection. Any arrangement reflects either a pre-existing order from the records' creators or previous custodians, or preliminary sorting performed by staff.

Location of Collection

(MASC staff use) 2-2-16-2.

Related Materials

Nez Perce Music Recording Collection (MS.1994.34)

Spinden-Rhodes Indian Music Recordings Collection (MS.1994.35)

Nez Perce Music Collection Fieldwork Materials, 1988-1995 (Cage 636)

Loran Olsen Papers, 1960-1993 (Cage 658)

Loran Olsen Papers, circa 1958-2009 (MSSM.054. Multiple accessions: MS.2010.29, MS.2011.16, MS.2011.18, MS.2015.05)

Acquisition Information

The Washington State University Libraries purchased this collection, which was part of the Jim Morris Estate, from Mike Penny in 1994 (MS.1994.33).

Preservation Note

Some of the recordings may not be playable, and special equipment may be required to access some material.

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