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 173: Audiovisual recordings from the Sitka Community Cultural Retreat meetings, held 4/23-24/1993, VHS Tapes 1-4. (two copies but lacking Tape 1) Labels read “Friday evening; The Woman Who Married the Bear; Glacier Bay History; and Tlingit Oratory.” Seven VHS cassettes.
Item 174: Audiovisual recording labeled “Portland Poetry Festival, Aug. 9, 1991, Richard & Nora Marks Dauenhauer.” Appears to show the Dauenhauers speaking about their work with the Tlingit language and poetry. VHS format.
Item 175: Audiovisual recording labeled “Poetics & Politics: Native American Readings Series, University of Arizona, Tucson, Feb. 10, 1992, Nora Marks Dauenhauer.” Appears to show Dauenhauer speaking about Tlingit language and poetry. VHS format.
Item 176: Audiovisual recording entitled Hoonah’s Legacy, circa 1990s. Shows information about the history of Hoonah, Alaska and its people and culture. VHS format.
Item 177: Audiovisual recording labeled “Jon Rowan: The Art of Tlingit Carving,” produced by Sun Shots Productions, circa 1990s. Shows Klawock Tlingit carver Rowan speaking about Tlingit art.
