UW Ethnomusicology Archives audio recordings: Douglas Rutherford recordings (Swinomish Music), 1973

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Rutherford, Douglas, 1915-1988
Title
UW Ethnomusicology Archives audio recordings: Douglas Rutherford recordings (Swinomish Music)
Dates
1973
Quantity
5 items  :  74-20.1-2 EC - 2 reels (7.5 ips, full-track, 5"); 74-20.3 EC - 1 reel (1 7/8 ips, 2 tr. mono, 5"); 74-20.4-5 - 2 reels (3 3/4 ips, full-track, 5"); WT - 3 DATs (digital, stereo); Duration: 3:17:38
Collection Number
1974020
Summary
Recorded on the Swinomish Reservation, Fidalgo Island, Washngton, 2/21/73 and 3/14/73.
Repository
University of Washington Ethnomusicology Archives
University of Washington
Ethnomusicology Archives
Box 353450
Seattle, WA
98195-3450
Telephone: 2065430974
ethnoarc@uw.edu
Access Restrictions

Unrestricted: collection is open for research.

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

Recorded with Nagra III (tapes 1,2,4,5); Uher 4000 (tape 3)

Contents: Reels 1 & 2 (DAT 1): Swinomish stick (bone) game songs/Moris Dan, Mrs. Dan, grandson Henry (small drum, clappers) (recorded 2/21/73); Reel 3 (DAT 2): Interview with Moris Dan on music and customs of Swinomish (recprded 3/14/73); Reels 4 & 5 (DAT 3): Interview with Moris Dan on stick (bone) game and songs that accompany it (recorded 2/21/73)

Documentation: Typed notes & transcription of interview.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Description
1974020-0001
1 audiotape : Audio Reel

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • American Indian
  • Ethnomusicology
  • Lushootseed
  • Swinomish Indians

Geographical Names

  • North America
  • United States

Other Creators

  • Personal Names
    • Dan, Moris (performer)