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Ganienkeh - 2nd Day
1989-020/008(01) · Item · [1974?]
Part of Michael Posluns fonds

Item consists of a public speech on the culture and history of the Mohawk peoples in North America. The first speaker talks about the conflict between the Mohawk way of life and the North American way of life, pollution concerns around reservations in Ontario and Quebec, environmental concerns for the future. The second speaker talks about preserving the culture, traditions, and independence of the Mohawk Nation within the United States. The third speaker talks about living conditions and community relations in the Mohawk Nation and the importance of starting a dialogue between the Mohawk Nation and the United States.

1989-020/008(04) · Item · 5 Dec. 1974
Part of Michael Posluns fonds

Item consists of Barry Travis and an unidentified speaker giving a press conference on the events surrounding Wounded Knee and the incarceration of Black Horse and Leonard Peltier. The first speaker gives a statement on Black Horse, in reference to Peltier, the RCMP, US/Canada extradition; how the speaker got involved, their experience with security around the matter when going to interview Black Horse, questions on RCMP response (charges and imprisonment in preparation for deportation) and legal proceedings around the case. The second speaker discusses the incidents at Wounded Knee, the arrest of Indian people (including Frank Black Horse), and the circumstances leading to the arrest of Leonard Peltier.

Aboriginal Art Interviews
1989-020/008(09) · Item · [between 1960 and 1990]
Part of Michael Posluns fonds

Item consists of an audio recording of an interview with an unidentified Inuit woman through the aid of an interpreter. Topics include her art, the co-op in Cape Dorset where her art is sold, the finances involved, and the effect of television on the Inuit community.

Aboriginal Art Interviews
1989-020/008(20) · Item · [between 1960 and 1990]
Part of Michael Posluns fonds

Item consists of an interview with an unidentified man regarding totem carving. The discussion includes how he got into the profession, the intersection between his art and Christianity, and his experience selling his art at the local co-op.

1989-020/008(26) · Item · [between 1960 and 1990]
Part of Michael Posluns fonds

Item consists of an interview with two unidentified Québecois men from the Social Development Council. The subject is defining Québecois regional identity. Topics include consumerism and industry, a recent crisis, welfare, their place in the larger political context, and leadership.

1989-020/008(36) · Item · [197-?]
Part of Michael Posluns fonds

Item consists of an audio recording of a press conference regarding the treatment of Indigenous people by the authorities surrounding the circumstances of the Wounded Knee Occupation and the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota. The recording begins with a statement from an unidentified speaker regarding the death of Anna Mae Aquash, the apprehension of Leonard Peltier and Frank Blackhorse at the Smallboy Camp by members of the RCMP. The recording cuts out for a moment and returns with the chairman, who then introduces the purposes for their meeting and the speakers they have brought in. The audio cuts off during the statement from Barry Travis, the first speaker, which then continues on ASC33101.

114 St Powell
1989-020/008(49) · Item · [197-?]
Part of Michael Posluns fonds

Item consists of a recording of an interview with a woman discussing a film she worked on regarding conditions in public housing. She discusses why she made the film, the misconceptions many have about people who live in public housing, what she hopes people will take away from the film, the reactions to the film she has received so far, and her disappointments and expectations of those reactions. There are also interjections, and questions to, Dorothy, a woman who was interviewed in the film.

G. Manuel, Keywords: Manuel
1989-020/008(55) · Item · 29 May [1972?]
Part of Michael Posluns fonds

Item consists of an audio recording of an interview with George Manuel. Topics discussed include Indigenous economic development, Indigenous political involvement, welfare, and Indigenous political representation. Additional annotations on tape include: B17T57.

John Trudell on Commitment
1989-020/029(03) · Item · 1974
Part of Michael Posluns fonds

Sound recording of a speech delivered by John Trudell about commitment, solidarity, self discipline, social organizing, and fighting colonialism and white supremacy. At the 19:00 mark, another speaker steps forward to speak.

1989-020/029(11) · Item · 1972
Part of Michael Posluns fonds

Sound recording of speakers who participated in a panel discussion that was part of the Institute on Anthropology and Anti-Imperialism held in Toronto in 1972. Titled as Contemporary Political Struggles of Native Peoples, introduced by Richard Lee. Recorded speakers include John Mohawk, Tony Belcourt, Harold Cardinal and Philip Awashish. Other speakers on the panel included John Saul, Shelton H. Davis, Ben Magubane, Ernest Benedict, Paul Coe, Bernard Arcand, Howard Mitchell, Robert Vanlarope (sp?) and Boshe Richardson.

1994-036/051(074) · File · 1986-1987
Part of James and Margaret Beveridge fonds

Video consists of several student documentary films. Annotations on case include: SP1 Meet The Professor - 00:32:00 SP2. Hanging By a Thread - 00:22:30 SP3. Towards The 21st Channel - 00:07:00 SP4. New Channels of the Heart - 00:17:45 SP5. Peasant Life in India - 00:19:23 PP6. Caste Humankind - 00:23:39 PP7. The Language of Music - 00:28:19

1994-036/051(078) · File · 1987-1988
Part of James and Margaret Beveridge fonds

Video consists of several student documentary films. Annotations on case include: Tape II 1987-1988 SP1. Miraculously my Own - 00:13:57 SP2. Their Inner World - 00:23:08 SP3. A Family Apart - 00:18:20 SP4. Middle Indian Cinema - ::19:25 PP5. Abhinaya (Indian Dance) - 00:12:50 PP6. Inducing Breeding in Frogs - 00:10:37 PP7. Shakespeare The Works (Mime) - 00:19:52 PP8. The Art of Kathakali – 00:15:46

1994-036/051(080) · File · 1987-1988
Part of James and Margaret Beveridge fonds

Video consists of four short documentary films. Annotations on case include: PP1. From the Burning Embers (Sati) - 00:30:00 SP2. Student Film - Guzar (changing social patterns) - 00:13:00 SP3 Student Film - Killng a SUnrise On A Full Moon - 00:11:00 SP4. Student Film - Ahsas (Hope) - 00:11:00 Student films - Cutting Copies - P+S are videos taken off editing flat bed pix and sound. pp professional program (production) sp student program (production)

1994-036/051(081) · File · 1986-1987
Part of James and Margaret Beveridge fonds

Video consists of several student and professionally-produced documentary films. Listing on case includes: SP 1. Far From the Homeland - 00:19:00 PP2. Music of North India (Vijay Rao Raghe) - 00:28:50 PP3. Music of North India (Panpit Jasraj) - 00:28:57 PP4. Music of North India (Bhim Sen Joshi) - 00:28:32 PP5. Music of North India (Amjad Ali Khan) 00:28:50 PP6. Aruna Asaf Ali - Freedom Fighter - 00:43:00 Recognised by Prime Minister given special award for her contribution to the struggle before, during and after the freedom struggle she turned the award, a large rupee cheque over to the Jamia MCRC in recognition of its good work in social activist fields and particularly the work of the girls, at the taped ceremony.

1994-036/052(082) · File · 1986-1987
Part of James and Margaret Beveridge fonds

Video consists of two short films, one titled "The Gift" and another featuring the formal presentation of film and video equipment to the university from York University on behalf of CIDA (Canadian International Development Association). Includes speeches by James Beveridge, Margaret Beveridge, the Canadian High Commissioner to India, the University Chancellor (Khan?) as well as other officials.

1994-036/052(083) · File · 1986-1987
Part of James and Margaret Beveridge fonds

Video consists of several student documentary films. Annotations on case include: SP1. A Time to Heal - 00:19:00 - damaged refer to Tape IIC PP2. Glimpses of the Freedom Movement - 00:25:00 PP3. Peoples Science Movement - 00:24:39 SP4. Our World - 00:22:00 - damaged ref Tape IIB SP5. Yoga - 00:12:00 - refer Tape IIC SP6. Sanjivi (Life Giver) - 00:09:00 SP7. Amnesty International - 00:10:20 - damaged refer to tape IIC SP8. Sahara - 00:0:20 PP9. Fire Fighters – 00:16:00

Audio recordings : "Clang"
1998-038/027(06) · File
Part of James Tenney fonds

Consists of a musical composition by James Tenney. Note on inside of case reads: L.A. Philharmonic, C. Lawrence Smith. Rec. surreptitiously by HK on 1 June 1972 at Bovard Hall, USC, behind a pair of verbose Music Lovers from Westwood. 2 out of 4 tracks (quarter-track pseudo stereo).

1998-038/029(02) · Item · 24 Nov. 1981
Part of James Tenney fonds

Consists of audio recording of Harmonium #3 by James Tenney. It is performed by Judy Saiki and Michael Rafferty at Gallery Naga in Boston on November 24, 1981. There is a note folded inside the reel case which reads: "Sorry so late. This is from 11/24/81 perf. at Gallery Naga in Boston. Other harpists are Judy Saiki + Michael Rafferty. Close, but I'd like to get it better. Love, Susie."

1998-038/030(04) · Item · 23 Mar. 1977
Part of James Tenney fonds

Item consists of an audio recording of the New Music concert in 1977. Performances include "Octandre" by Edgard Varese, "Juno" by Budd Schoenberg, "Blues" by James Tenney, "1st and 2nd Little Serious Pieces" by Revueltas Satie (Timar), and "Two Little Flowers" and "General William Booth...," by Ives.

1998-038/030(07) · Item · 1960
Part of James Tenney fonds

Item consists of #1 Prelude 1st Act and Nurse's Monologue / James Tenney. -- #2a Medea`s voice Death... Destruction... Let me die. / James Tenney. -- #2b "Ai....Ai" / James Tenney. -- #2c "Hear me...die" / James Tenney. -- #2d - "I will not be mocked.... Death (pp. 15-16) / James Tenney. -- Trumpet for Creon / James Tenney. -- #5 Thunder / James Tenney. -- #6 End of Act 1 / James Tenney. -- #7 Prelude to 2nd Act and Medea's Monologue / James Tenney. -- #8 From "I have heard evil" (p. 62) to "someone will bring us news" (p. 64) / James Tenney. -- #9 - Trumpet (p. 68) / James Tenney. -- #10 - Trumpets (p. 73) / James Tenney. -- #11 - Children's screams / James Tenney. -- #12 Opening of the doors on the children's bodies (p. 79) / James Tenney. -- #13 From "no, they are mine", thru end of play / James Tenney. -- Medea Tail end / James Tenney.

1998-038/035(02) · File · 1973
Part of James Tenney fonds

Recording consists of concert performances of James Tenney's compositions by members of the California Institute of the Arts during a spring concert in 1973. Includes: 1) Seeds 2) In the Phrygian Mode 3) 12 Ways For Looking at a Blackbird (annotated "quarter track master") 4)For 12 Strings (Rising) 5) Hey When I Sing... and 6) In the Sydian Mode (This track was recorded in reverse on the other side of the reel. Recorded at 7 1/2 ips.

1998-038/036(03) · Item · 1961-1963
Part of James Tenney fonds

Consists of an audio recording of Computer Music, 1961 by James Tenney. There are four tracks: "Analog #1 - Noise Study," from December, 1961; "Five Stochastic Studies," December, 1962; "Dialogue," from April, 1963; and "Phases," from December, 1963 for Edgard Varese.

1998-038/036(05) · Item · 1961-1966
Part of James Tenney fonds

Consists of five recordings of musical compositions by James Tenney. Annotations on case include: "James Tenney - Electronic and Computer Music. 1) Improvisations for "Medea" (1961). 2) Collage #1 "Blue Suede" (1961) 3'20" 3) Stochastic String Quartet (1963) 2' 50" 4) Music for Player Piano (1964) 6' 15" 5) Collage #2 "Viet Flakes" (1966) 10' "

1998-038/036(06) · Item · 1961-1966
Part of James Tenney fonds

Consists of audio recording of electronic and computer music composed by James Tenney. The tracks are "Improvisations for 'Medea'" from 1961, "Collage #1 (Blue Suede)" from 1961, "Stochastic String Quartet" from 1963, "Music for Player Piano from 1964", and "Collage #2 -(Viet Flakes)" from 1966.

1998-038/038(02) · Item · 1956-1959
Part of James Tenney fonds

Consists of an audio recording of instrumental music between the years 1956 and 1959. The first track is "Seeds" (I-IV) for six instruments by Henry Brant and "From the 'Blue Books,'" performed in 1956 at the Bennington Composers' Conference. Next is "Dance Trio" and "Essay #3" for chamber orchestra by [Henry] Brant, performed at the Bennington Composers' Conference in 1957. This is followed by "13 Ways of Looking at a Blackbird" by James Tenney and based on a poem by Wallace Stevens, performed in 1958 at the Bennington Composers' Conference; then "Sonata for Ten Wind Instruments" (revised version) by James Tenney, performed in 1959 at the Midwestern Composers' Symposium. Lastly, is "Sonata for Nine Wind Instruments" (first version) by Paul Wolfe, performed at the Bennington Composers' Conference in 1959.

1998-038/038(05) · Item · 1971
Part of James Tenney fonds

Consists of a live recording of four solo orchestral pieces by composer James Tenney, labelled as "Four Koans" performed by Yoko Matsuda (violin), Susan Allen (harp), BEAST by Nick Pap (string bass) and John Bergamo (percussion). Final piece is very low and difficult to discern.

1998-038/038(06) · Item · 1961
Part of James Tenney fonds

Recording of five recordings of computer music made between 1961 and 1964. Annotations on audio reel case include: 1)Analog #1 (Noise Study) Dec., 1961 2) Five Stochastic Studies - Oct. - Dec. 1962 3) Stochastic Quartet - Geb. 1963 L=R = 1 : 30 4) Radio Piece July 1963 5) Dialogue (monophonic version) April 1963

1998-038/038(07) · Item · 1961
Part of James Tenney fonds

Consists of an audio recording of electronic music by James Tenney. The tracks consist of "Analog #1 (Noise Study)," from December, 1961; "Five Stochastic Studies," December, 1962; "Collage #2 (Viet-Flakes)," from February, 1967, made for the film by Carolee Schneemann; and Fabric, written for Che Guevera, from November, 1967. There is a card attached to the reel case which reads: "Jerry Bruck Designing Services, Home Music Systems, Professional Tape Recording 185 Ave 'C' NY 9 NY OR 7-4082"

1998-038/038(08) · Item · 1956-1959
Part of James Tenney fonds

Consists of recordings of five performances featuring music composed by James Tenney. Case notes include: Instrumental Music, 1956 to 1959 : 1) "Seeds (I-IV) for Six Instruments," 1956, Henry Brant conductor, Bennington Composers Conference 2) "Dance Trio" (flute, clarinet, oboe), 1957, James Tenney conductor, Bennington Students 3) Essay for chamber orchestra, 1957 Brant conductor, Bennington Composers Conference 4) "Thirteen Ways of looking at a Blackbird" (Wallace Stevens) James Tenney conductor, Bennington Composers Conference 5) "Sonata for 10 Wind Instruments," 1959, James Tenney conductor, Midwestern Composers Symposium (dedicated to Carl Ruggles).

1998-038/039(05) · Item · 1962
Part of James Tenney fonds

Recording consists of eight recordings of computer music by James Tenney made between 1961 and 1963. Annotations on audio reel case include: 1) Timbre tests (1962) 2) Bell-clang tests (1962) 3) Stochastic Quartet (1963) 4) Radio Piece (7, 63) 5) Entrance/Exit Music (Brecht - Tenney) (8/62) 6) Improvisation from Medea (2/61) 7) Collage #1 "Blue Suede" (4/61) 8. Analog #1 - Noise Study (12/61)

1998-038/039(06) · Item · 1961-1969
Part of James Tenney fonds

Recording consists of eight pieces recorded by James Tenney. Annotations on case read: Tenney - Computer Music Work-tapes (analog #1 - Noise Study Dialogue). all at 7 1/2 (full track escept as noted). Computer Music Work Tapes James Tenney 1) Analog #1 - Noise Study - December 1961 a)original (full track) b) dubbings at half and double speed (two-track, timed) 2) Dialogue - April 1963 a) tonal stratum (original, converted in Dec. 63 b) noise stratum original, conversted in Dec. 63 (not as good as C and E below) c) tonal strtum (original of April, 63) d) noise [crossed out] tonal [crossed out] stratum with reverberation (2 track, col. lab.) e) noise stratum (original of April 63) f) tonal [crossed out] noise [crossed out] stratum with reverberation (2-track, Col. lab.) LP#6.

1998-038/043(04) · Item
Part of James Tenney fonds

Consists of audio recording of "Chorales for Percussion" by James Tenney. There is a folded note in side the reel case which reads: "Jim - As I recall you wanted a 1/2 trk mono copy. I made it, but there is a tiny bit of speed fluctuation in the 1/2-trk machine downstairs, so I added a 1/4-stereo version as well. It's all on one side of the tape. Hope it works out. Carl 1st dub no good (some voice is on)."

1998-038/044(01) · Item · 1967
Part of James Tenney fonds

Consists of audio recording. Associated material includes reel 1998-038 / 044 (02) and two sheets of notes in reel case with diagrams and set up for reels A and B. Notes include: "Nov. 21, 67 Music is a physical process (acoustics). And it involves psychological processes (imagination- perceptor [composition, style crossed out]). But it is also, and most importantly, a social [emphasis] process." Information on case includes: "Information on case: Tenney Fabric Work-tape "A" 1. Mar. 64 single voice 2' at 15 ips 2. "#1" (=A1 + B2) 2' at 15ips 3. "3#" (from Marc. 64) 2 1/2 ' at 15 ips 4. "#1" and "#2" mixed 2' at 7 1/2 ips 5. "#3" and "#4" mixed at half-speed 5' at 7 1/2ips (all 2-track stereo)."

1998-038/044(02) · Item · 1967
Part of James Tenney fonds

Consists of audio recording of computer music for work "Fabric". Associated material includes reel 1998-038 / 044 (01) and two sheets of notes in reel case with diagrams and set up for reels A and B. Notes include: "Nov. 21, 67 Music is a physical process (acoustics). And it involves psychological processes (imagination- perceptor [composition, style crossed out]). But it is also, and most importantly, a social [emphasis] process." Information on case includes: "Tenney Fabric Work-tape "A" 1. Mar. 64 single voice 2' at 15 ips 2. "#1" (=A1 + B2) 2' at 15ips 3. "3#" (from Marc. 64) 2 1/2 ' at 15 ips 4. "#1" and "#2" mixed 2' at 7 1/2 ips 5. "#3" and "#4" mixed at half-speed 5' at 7 1/2ips (all 2-track stereo)."

1998-038/044(03) · Item · 1968
Part of James Tenney fonds

Consists of five tracks by James Tenney of samples for his work "Fabric". Annotations on case include: "Fabric #3 +4 (half speed) repeated ~ 20 min at 7 1/2 ips work tape #68 1. work-tape #68 (#3 + #4 (half-speed) repeated) 20 min at 7 1/2 ips 2. work tape HI (all of 12 + 24 + 68 at the higher speed 10 min. at 7 1/2 ips)".

1998-038/044(05) · Item
Part of James Tenney fonds

Consists of audio recording of samples for "Fabric" a work by James Tenney. Annotations on case include: "1. work-tape #34 (#3 + #4 normal speed - repeated 20 min. at 7 1/2 ips 2. work-tape L0-2 (2nd half of 12 + 34 +68 at normal (slow) speed) 10 min. at 7 1/2 ips."

1998-038/046(01) · File · 8 July 1968
Part of James Tenney fonds

Recording consists of James Tenney as he sets out for a cross-country road trip. He travels from New Paltz to Winchester, Virginia, discussing variou topics (anticipation, delayed satisfaction, the purpose of life, astrology, music and other topics. Later he records thoughts a a motel, including the purpose of art, he records some music he has been thinking of and finally he discusses his past relationships with women. Annotations on case include: #1 - July 8, New Paltz to Winchester Va. "it begins" re present time - anticipation + delay some music re purpose of life (Hubbard, etc.) (organization) re Gemini - Leo: a) integration, b) expansion (Jupiter) in motel = re purpose in art singing "you might as well know what it's like" private from here (not for A., M., or S. to hear!)

1998-038/046(02) · File
Part of James Tenney fonds

Item consists of a recording made by James Tenney while on a road trip across the United States, through Winchester, Virginia towards Tennessee in which he comments on various topics throughout the day while driving or in his motel room. Annotations on cover include: Notes on case: 2nd (+ beg 3rd) day Notes on inside of case: #2 July 9 Winchester Va to (Tennessee) I.D. / music / re. landscape in Va. / section at bad [scratched out] can be skipped at bad speed (comprehendible at 7 1/2) beginning of 3rd day, Robersville, Tennesee re beard begins again at 3 3/4 - repeats approx. then more on landscape, bear (mask, image) on the music (singing).

1998-038/046(03) · Item
Part of James Tenney fonds

Item consists of a recording made by James Tenney during a cross-country road trip. Annotations on case include: #3 - middle 3rd day (July 10) - Tennessee to Little Rock landscape, Indians, etc. / music (Nashville) re paranoia / radio + TV - selling, "fantasy" re. trip alon / "bugged" by others sign of zodiac and IChing trigrams singing ("39 Miles to Memphis") 4th day (Arkansas) re landscape.

1998-038/046(04) · File
Part of James Tenney fonds

Item consists of a recording made by James Tenney during a road trip, passing through Albuquerque, New Mexico. Annotations on audio reel case include: Notes on outside of case: #4A Thurs Fri before Little Rock - Alberquerque Notes by Tenney in case "#4 July 11 near Little Rock, Arkansas to Alberquerque spray (bird) mistaken for woman re. taping short bad speed section : re anticipation; present time - Oklahoma (speed ok) re landscape/hair sun/ Friday June 12 7 am west of Okla City trading post/landscape, language bad speed - Texas (immed corrected) landscape/sign of zodiac ("sign of conception")here's dessert 17 miles from N.M. border N.M. music/thunderstorm, distance, skyjacking earth "anaimistic concepts are really true" Steve + Carol".

1998-038/046(07) · File · 15 July 1968
Part of James Tenney fonds

Consists of voice recordings made by James Tenney during a road trip, while visiting Walt and Millie Chandler. In it Walt talks about his early childhood in Texas, New Mexico, 'Old Mexico', the history of the extended Chandler families, related to freighting, railroad contracting, lumber mills, and other industrial projects in Texas in the early 1900s, Mormonism, Morman colonies in Texas and Mexico. Millie Chandler joins the conversation at about 00:15:00. The couple describe how they met and their marriage together. Walt also discusses the First World War (he served in the navy) and his travels in the North Sea and Scotland.

1998-038/046(08) · File · 15 July 1968
Part of James Tenney fonds

Consists of voice recordings made by James Tenney during a road trip, the day after visiting with Walt and Millie Chandler, travelling through Thatcher and Phoenix Arizona. Annotations on case include: ""re memory / W+M's love for me/ about J Robinson/ Coolidge dam / cactus / Globe".