Indian songs in Seneca dialect, in syllables, and other rituals
Culture: Seneca
Date: 1916-1951
Contributor: Cornplanter, Edward, 1856-1918 | Cornplanter, Jesse J. | Fenton, William N., (William Nelson), 1908-2005 | Pierce, George
Type: Text
Genre: Correspondence | Transcriptions
Extent: 72 leaves
Description: Songs transcribed by Jesse Cornplanter from manuscripts of his father, Edward Cornplanter, and George Pierce; also from mernory. Occasional notes in English give tempo behavior of dancers, sources, etc. Four letters: Cornplanter to William N. Fenton, October 11 and 26, 1951; Fenton to Cornplanter, October 18 and 30, 1951, 1 page each. This item is restricted due to potential cultural sensitivity.
Collection: Indian songs in Seneca dialect, in syllables, and other rituals (Mss.497.3.C813)