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UW Ethnomusicology Archives audio recordings: Eskimo Music, 1942-02-00
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Lee, Mrs. Norman; Lee, Norman
- Title
- UW Ethnomusicology Archives audio recordings: Eskimo Music
- Dates
- 1942-02-00
- Quantity
- 1 items : WD - 1 CD (digital, stereo); 1 phonodisc; Duration: 00:12:42
- Collection Number
- 2006003
- Summary
- Unpublished recording made in the studios of KFQD-radio in Anchorage, Alaska, February 1942; 6 dances and songs performed by Mr. and Mrs. Norman Lee, formerly of Cape Prince of Wales, and students of the Eklutna Alaska Vocational Training School.
- Repository
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University of Washington Ethnomusicology Archives
University of Washington
Ethnomusicology Archives
Box 353450
Seattle, WA
98195-3450
Telephone: 2065430974
ethnoarc@uw.edu - Access Restrictions
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Access is restricted.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
The University of Washington Ethnomusicology Archives has been collecting and curating unique ethnographic music recordings for over 50 years. Its holdings of more than 15,000 items include field recordings documenting music traditions of all kinds from most areas of the world, concert recordings of visiting musicians, and films and videos of a variety of musical events, as well as several hundred musical instruments. The Archives serves the students and faculty in the UW Ethnomusicology Program, the broader university community, Pacific Northwest tribes, and an international clientele of musicians, students, and teachers.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Phonodisc assigned UW Ethnomusicology Archives record number 591.
Contents: 1 audio track (An announcement by J.O. Chandler precedes each item): 1. Walrus dance (row dance done mainly by women); 2. Song (describes nicknames given to Mr. Lee's brother); 3. Wolf dance (from Point Hope); 4. Lullaby (sung by Mr. and Mrs. Lee); 5. Exercise dance (couples dance done by men)
Disc center labels: 1) "U of W Campus Studios Eskimo Music A53-2A"; "U of W Campus Studios Eskimo Music A53-2B."
Sleeve label (pencil): "Eskimo Music Feb. 1942 copied from originals lent by Mrs. Hilton [sp.?]"
Penciled at top of sleeve: "Prof. Wood"
From spoken comments at end of record: Mr. J.O. Chandler, Supt. of Vocational School, announces each item; the performers are Mr. and Mrs. Norman Lee, formerly of Cape Prince of Wales; Mr. Lee is on the staff of the Vocational School; students at the school are from Pt. Hope, Pt. Wainwright and other settlements in northern Alaska; series of recordings made possible by Dr. A.H. Romig [sp.?]; recordings made by chief engineer at KFQD, William J. Wagner.
(Phonodisc stored in room 52 (7/2006))
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Ethnomusicology
- Inupiat Eskimos
Geographical Names
- Alaska
- North America
