Interviews on Cheyenne, Comanche, Kiowa, and Apache military societies
Culture:
Language: Apache, Kiowa | Comanche | English
Date: 1992-1993
Contributor: Blackbear, Eugene, Jr. | Bull Coming, Catharine | Chalepah, Alonzo | Domebo, Harry | Kassanavoid, Forrest | Klinekole, Houston | Meadows, William C., 1966- | Tongkeahma, Henrietta
Subject: Dance | Music | Oklahoma--History | Rites and ceremonies | World War, 1939-1945
Type: Sound recording
Genre: Interviews | Songs
Extent: 13 audiocassettes (16 hr., 32 min.) : DIGITIZED
Description: Audio recordings of interviews with Cheyenne, Comanche, Kiowa, and Kiowa Apache consultants regarding military societies, related dances and ceremonial traditions, the participation of Indians veterans in the U.S. military during wars in the 20th century--including Comanche code talkers--and related topics. Also includes recordings of performances by the Comanche Tuhwi Society, Kiowa Black Legs Society, Kiowa Scalp & Victory Dance Songs, Kiowa children's songs, and some Kiowa folklore. Recorded by William C. Meadows in various locations in Oklahoma in 1992 and 1993. (NOTE: This material has been digitized and can be accessed online for free by users not physically at the APS Library through a login and password. Please see our Audio Access Page for information on how to request these materials.)
Collection: Interviews on Cheyenne, Comanche, Kiowa, and Apache military societies Mss.Rec.166