By Alyssa Peterson, UAS Intern, and Zach Jones, Archivist
Title: Tlingit Oral Histories, Oratory, & Events Recordings Collection, 1910-2006
ID: MC/022
Primary Creator: Tlingit Indians.
Extent: 12.0 Boxes
Subjects: Tlingit Indians--History., Tlingit language.
This collection contains recordings dating from circa 1910 to 2007, and primarily consisting of oral history recordings, Tlingit oratory, and recordings of Tlingit events, such as cultural gatherings. These recordings have been obtained by SHI from various donors, and the collection will continue to grow as more recordings are obtained.
The vast bulk of the recordings in this collection are audio only, with a few audiovisual. Many of the recordings are entirely in the Tlingit language, and most with no English translations. The various speakers on these recordings provide information on many topics, including life histories and family genealogies; clan and crest histories; Tlingit political and social systems and customs; gathering and harvesting practices; art forms such as basketry, carving, weaving; legends and stories; songs; and the Tlingit language. Many Tlingit clans are represented in this collection. Overall, this collection provides a wealth of information on various subjects relative to Tlingit culture, oratory, history, and language.
Repository: Sealaska Heritage Institute Archives
Use Restrictions: Intellectual Properties Note: Since SHI adheres to the Protocols for Native American Archival Materials, and since we desire to honor Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian traditional cultural belief that clans retain the intellectual property rights to clan stories or songs, patrons who use or study clan songs or stories are asked to credit clan ownership to stories and songs.
Acquisition Source: Sealaska Heritage Institute
Acquisition Method: Items 1-95 in the collection were transferred from SHI’s Culture Department on 9/15/2010 to SHI; Item 94 was donated by Clarence Jackson to on 3/27/2008; Items 96-97 were transferred from SHI’s Media & Publications Department on 11/30/2011; Items 98-101 were obtained by SHI prior to Oct. 2007; Items 102-03 were donated by Lawrence J. Jackson to SHI on 7/14/2003 (Acc.#2003.002); Items 104-05 were deposited with permission of the Indian University Archives of Traditional Music (Acc. # 2011.040); Item 106 was obtained by SHI prior to Oct. 2007; Item 107 was donated to SHI by Donald Gregory on 1/6/2012; Items 108-111 were obtained by SHI prior to Oct. 2007; Item 112 was generated by SHI and a copy was placed in SHI’s archival collection on 1/20/2012; Item 113 was donated by Byron Mallott 12/11/2011 (Acc. #2011.041); items 114-119 were obtained by SHI prior to Oct. 2007; Items 120-122 were obtained by SHI prior to Oct. 2007; Item 124 was donated to SHI by Ishmael Hope on April 11, 2012; Items 125-139 were received by SHI prior to Oct. 2007; Items 140-141 were generated by SHI and transferred to archives on July 12, 2012; Items 142-43 were copied from originals in the Rosita Worl collection and added to this collection on August 27, 2012; Items 144-183 were obtained prior to Oct. 2007; Item 184 was donated by Roy Peratrovich Jr. in 2008; Items 185-189 were obtained prior to Oct. 2007; Items 193-198 were donated by the Sealaska Corporation on 2/19/2013; Item 199 was generated by SHI and placed in archives on 2/21/2013; Item 200 was donated by Rosita Worl on 5/15/2013; Item 201 was received prior to Oct. 2007; Item 202 was donated by Tim Lindoff on 5/22/2013; Item 203 was received prior to Oct. 2007; Item 204 was donated by the Sealaska Corporation on 10/15/2013; Item 205 was donated by Jackie Kookesh on 12/29/13; Item 207 was donated by Paul Marks on 4/9/14; Item 208 was generated by SHI and donated to SHI by Sorrel Goodwin on 1/10/2011; Item 209 was generated by SHI in 2000 and 2002;
Item 162: Moving image recording labeled “Indian dancing, Alaska Ku-Tee-Yaa [Kuteeyaa] Dancers,” location unknown, undated, but circa 1990. 35 minutes in length. CD-R format. Appears to have been migrated from VHS to CD-R.
Item 163: Audio recording labeled “songs sung by George, both in Tlingit and English,” undated. CD-R format.
Item 164: Audiovisual recording of a group of Juneau Tlingit adults and youth harvesting and discussing Devil’s Club, circa 1995, labeled “Tape 10, part 2, Teen Camp.” Identified individuals include Eric Morrison.
Item 165: Audiovisual recording of program aired on television in 2007 entitled Listening to Our Ancestors, a Smithsonian production, which discussed Tlingit life, history, language, and art, geared to educate the wider American audience about the Tlingit. 1 hour and 2 minutes in length. DVD format. Content: includes words by elder David Katzeek, language teacher Hans Chester, artist Clarissa Rizal, and others.
Item 166: Audiovisual recordings of the 1993 Conference of Clans held in Klukwan and Haines, Alaska. CD-R format. Disc 1 & 2 included.
Item 167: Audiovisual recording of a Tlingit dance performance held in Juneau at the Gold Metal sporting event, 2000. CD-R format and VHS. 5 minutes in length.
Item 168: Audio recordings attributed to the Native History Institute, Skagway News, and includes words from Tlingit individuals about history and the current happenings in Skagway. Speakers include Jeff Brady, Byron Mallott, Alex Stevens, Marion Kelm, and words by “Grandma Katzeek,” undated. Four CD-R format.
Item 169: Audiovisual recording labeled “Winter and Pond: Alaska Native Culture Views,” undated. Formats; one Beta videocassette and three 8mm video cassettes. Content indication; likely a recording showing or discussing Alaska Natives captured by the Winter and Pond photograph collection at the Alaska State Library, Juneau.
Item 170: Audiovisual recording labeled “Arts & Crafts, Ruth Lokke,” undated. Recording mostly likely concerns Tlingit Ruth Lokke (1923-2003), T’laa yak klaa, Wooshkeetaan Clan, Share House, and child of the T’akdeintaan. Format: 8mm video cassette and CD-R [CD did not work in 2012].
Item 171: Audiovisual recording labeled “UAM Totem Pole Raising, 10/21/1988.” VHS format.
Item 172: Audiovisual recording entitled Chilkoot Culture Camp, by Howard Morgon Productions, undated. 12 minutes in length. VSH format. 2 copies.
