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Mariposa Folk Festival

Item consists of a folding pamphlet for the second Mariposa Folk Festival, held in Orillia, Ontario from 10-12 August 1962. The pamphlet includes schedule of performances, a synopsis of the history of Orillia, a map with directions, and accommodation information.

Mariposa Folk Festival at Toronto Islands official programme

Item consists of the 52 page Mariposa Folk Festival program for 1973, held on the Toronto Islands, Toronto, Ontario from 6-8 July 1973. The program was designed and edited by Richard Flohil and Marna Snitman. Program includes an illustrated schedule of evening and day concerts and workshops, a listing of performer biographies, as well as an auditor's report for the festival foundation. Also includes articles, including, "Performers from Toronto ethnic groups play a special part in Mariposa" by Flo Hayes and "Crafts and craftsmen at the Festival" by Sykes Morrison.

Mariposa Fall Festival

Item consists of the 24 page Mariposa Folk Festival program for 1980, held at Harbourfront Queen's Quay, Toronto, Ontario. The program was edited by Daryl Auwai and designed by Wycliffe D. Smith. Program includes a map of the site, a schedule of evening and day concerts and workshops and a list of performer biographies. Also contains several articles including: "Mariposa: The Foundation" by Rob Sinclair, "Here We Go Again" by Daryl Auwai, "Director's Notes" by Ken Whiteley, "Mariposa in the Schools" by Ron Boughton and a financial statement by the festival foundation.

Mariposa Folk Festival at the Toronto Islands

Item consists of the 52 page Mariposa Folk Festival program for 1978, held on the Toronto Islands, Toronto, Ontario, from 23-25 June, 1978. The program was edited by Sharon Johnston and David Ferguson, designed by Marilyn Koop and advertisements were managed by Trish Short. Program includes a map of the site, a schedule of evening and day concerts and workshops and a list of performer biographies. Also contains several articles, including: "Introducing this year's festival" by artistic director, Ken Whiteley, "Alan Mills" by Bram Morrison, a memorial to Malvina Reynolds, "An Old Immigrant Remembers" by Margaret Bennett Knight, "Mariposa in the Schools" by Carol Kehm (MITS Coordinator), "The Children's Area" by Sharon Hampson, Lois Lilienstein and Caroline Parry, "The Native Peoples" by Bettle Liota and a financial statement from the festival foundation.

Sixth annual Mariposa Folk Festival

Item consists of the 29 page Mariposa Folk Festival program for 1966, held at Innis Lake, Ontario from 5-7 August, 1966. The program was edited by Anne Hershoran, assisted by programme advisor, Randy Ferris, with illustrations provided by Showcards Unlimited. Program includes a schedule of concerts and workshops, as well as a listing of performer biographies. Also features four articles, including "Ontario Folk" by Edith Fowke, "Gospel Music" by Dick Flohill, "Chicago Blues" By John Norris, "Old Time Music" by Leigh Cline. Also features photographs from 1965 festival by Bill Smith.

Mariposa 79

Item consists of the 36 page Mariposa Folk Festival program for 1979, held on the Toronto Islands, Toronto, Ontario from 15-17 June, 1979. The program was edited by Daryl Auwai, designed by Wycliffe D. Smith, Paul Weldon and Marilyn Koop and advertisments were managed by John Armstrong. Program includes a map of the site, a schedule of evening and day concerts and workshops and a list of performer biographies as well as a breakdown of participating craftspeople. Also contains several articles including: "Mariposa - An Introduction" by Estelle Klein, President and Artistic Director, "This Year's Festival" by Jeanine Hollingshead, Program Coordinator, "Craft at the Festival" by Wendy Brooks and Sheelagh Carpendale, "Mariposa in the Schools" by Lennox Grant, two anonymous articles titled "Labrador: This Year's Special Guest" and "Children's Area: It's Growing Stronger" and a financial statement from the festival foundation.

Mariposa Folk Festival at Toronto Islands

Item consists of the Mariposa Folk Festival Program for 1971, which was held at the Toronto Islands, Toronto, Ontario from 9-11 July, 1971. Featuring the work "Painting of Kicking Bear" by Michael Soles on the cover, and an illustration and inscription from the work "Mountain Wolf Woman, The Autobiography of a Winnebago Indian" on the back cover, the festival program was published by Herbert Wise of Music Sales Corporation, edited by Peter Greenwood, with art direction by Ulrich Boege, advertising by Mel Weinberger and staff photography by Elaine Lipson. The program features an illustrated festival schedule of performances and workshops, an alphabetical listing of festival performers and artisans and collages and illustrations by Uli Boege. The 1971 program also features nine feature articles, including "Helo The World, An Autobiography" by David Gahr, "Yurts" by William Coperthwaite, "Macrobiotics" by Carole Getzoff, "Integral Yoga" by Aikya, "Brownie McGhee" by Brownie McGhee and Happy Traum, "Blues" by Peter Greenwood, "The Art of The Luthier" by Michael Gurian, "About 2000 Words" by Tony Glover and "The Guitar Owner's Bible" by Matt Umanov.

Mariposa Folk Festival at Toronto Islands

Item consists of the Mariposa Folk Festival Program for 1972, held at Toronto Islands, Toronto, Ontario from 14 -16 July 1972. Featuring cover art by Ojibwe artist Saul Williams of Weagamow Ontario, and a back cover illustration of the festival's horoscope by Adrienne Leban, the festival program was published by Herbert Wise of Music Sales Corporation, edited by Carol Fein with design by Ulrich Boege. The program featured an illustrated festival schedule of performances and workshop, an alphabetical listing of festival performers and artisans and obituaries for Bob Beers (1922-1972), Rev. Gary Davis (1896-1972). The 1972 program also featured four feature articles, including an introductory essay, "Second Annual 2000 Words" by Tony Glover, "Centreville Conservatory : The Poet and His Hometown" by Bob Atkinson, "Media Inversion : Videovision versus Television" by Richard Kletter, and "Real Country Music : The Treasure in Joe Bussard's Basement".

Mariposa Folk Festival at Toronto Islands

Item consists of the 69 page Mariposa Folk Festival program for 1977, held on Toronto Islands, Toronto, Ontario, from 24-26 June, 1977. The program was edited by Bill Garrett, designed by Sharon Johnston and the advertisments were managed by Trish Short. Program includes a map of the site, a schedule of evening and day concerts and workshops and a list of performer biographies. Also contains several articles including: "Mariposa: An Introduction" by Estelle Klein, Artistic Director, "Mariposa in the Schools" by Carol Kehm, "Children's Area" by Sharon Hampson and Lois Lilienstein and "Indians and Inuit at Mariposa" also by Estelle Klein. This program also contains a supplementary newsletter called "The Newsletter: A Mariposa Folk Festival Publication Special Program Edition '77" edited by Matthew Clark and Marilyn Koop, designed by Stew Cameron and with general support from Bill Garrett, Grit Laskin and Joyce Yamamoto. The supplement contains several articles including: "Fifteen Months of Music: The Folk Instruments of South America" by Quentin and Edmond Badoux, "If You Miss Me On The Picket Line.." by Matthew Clark, "Please Walk On The Grass" by Ian Robb, "Record Reviews" with contributors: Marilyn Koop, Edith Fowke and Matthew Clark and "Grit's Workshop" by Grit Laskin. Program also contains a financial statement by the festival foundation.

Mariposa ‘74

Item consists of the 49 page Mariposa Folk Festival program for 1974, held on the Toronto Islands, Toronto, Ontario from 21-23 June, 1974. The program was designed and edited by the festival's Programme Book Committee, consisting of Joe Lewis, Enoch Kent, Paul Hornbeck, Marna Snitman, Shelley Spiegel, Ray Woodley, Eileen Keleher and Stew Cameron. Includes a schedule of evening and day concerts and workshops, a list of performer biographies, and ... Also includes several articles, including "Bluegrass Music" by Shelley Posen, "Notes on Accompaniment" by Peggy Seeger and Ewan MacColl (reprinted from "The Singing Island"), "Crafts at Mariposa" by Skye Morisson and short anonymous articles from Mariposa In The Schools and the festival's Ethnic Committee.

Mariposa Folk Festival at Toronto Islands

Item consists of the 52 page Mariposa Folk Festival program for 1976, held on the Toronto Islands, Toronto, Ontario, from 25-27 June, 1976. The program was edited by Bill Garrett, designed by Sharon Johnston and advertisements were managed by Mary Whiteley. Program includes a map of the site, a schedule of evening and day concerts and workshops and a list of performer biographies. Also contains several articles including: "Mariposa: An Introduction" by festival artistic director Estelle Klein, an anonymous article titled "Bringing Home the Mariposa", an anonymous article about Mariposa in the Schools, "Crafts at Mariposa" by Skye Morisson, a short article introducing the children's area written by Sharon Hampson and Lois Lilienstein and a financial statement from the festival foundation.

Mariposa Folk Festival Programme

Item consists of the 28 page Mariposa Folk Festival program for 1968, held on Toronto Islands, Toronto, Ontario from 9-11 August, 1968. The program was designed by Richard Flohil with graphic designs by Murray McLaughlan, featuring the Mariposa sun motif on the cover in black ink on a bright yellow background.

Mariposa ‘75

Item consists of the 45 page Mariposa Folk Festival program for 1975, held on the Toronto Islands, Toronto, Ontario, from 20 -22 June 1975. The program was edited by Dick Flohil, designed by Hodges Freeman & Robinson, and advertisments managed by Gay Spiegel. Program includes a schedule of evening and day concerts and workshops and a list of performer biographies. Also includes several articles, including "Mariposa : An Introduction" by festival artistic director Estelle Klein, an article by Alanis Obomsawin about the Native's People's Participation in the festival an article about crafts at the festival by Skye Morisson and a short anonymous article about Mariposa in the Schools and a financial statement from the festival foundation.

Mariposa Folk Festival Programme

Item consists of the 29 page Mariposa Folk Festival program for 1969, held on the Toronto Islands, Toronto, Ontario on 25-27 July 1969. The program was designed by Leigh Cline and Richard Flohil, featuring the Mariposa sun logo on the cover designed by Murray McLaughlan. Program includes a list of performer biographies, as well as an illustrated schedule of daytime concerts and workshops. Also features a retrospective of photographs taken at the 1968 festival by William Smith, and an essay about the 1968 festival by Joe Lewis.

Mariposa Folk Festival Souvenir program

Item consists of a 29 page festival program for the Mariposa Folk Festival of 1970, which ran from 24 - 26 July, 1970. Program designers were Frank Perold and Dick Flohil with the centre spread design by Murray McLauchlan. Also includes an anonymous article "Native People's Festival Widens Craft Area at Mariposa" and a retrospective selection of photographs of performers from first 10 years of the festival.

Mariposa Folk Festival

Item consists of a folded program for the first Mariposa Folk Festival, held 18-19 August, 1961. Also includes festival envelope and ticket reservation for admission and accommodation.

VHS video cassette, “Indian Student Films; 1986/87; Tape 1a”

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

VHS video cassette, “Indian Student Films; 1987/88; Tape 2”

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

VHS video cassette, “Indian Student Films; 1986/87; Tape 3b”

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.

VHS video cassette, “Indian Student Films; 1986/87; Tape 2a”

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

VHS video cassette, “Indian Student Films; 1987/88; Tape 3”

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)

VHS video cassette, “Indian Student Films; 1986-1987; Tape 3a”

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.

Audio recordings : "Clang"

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).

Audio recordings : Instrumental Ensemble Pieces, 1956-1973, California Institute of the Arts Spring : 1)"Seeds" 2) "In the Phrygian Mode" 3) "13 Ways of Looking at a Blackbird" 4) "For 12 Strings (rising)" 5) "Hey when I Sing" 6) "In the Lydian Mode" (reverse direction)

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.

Audio recordings : Second and beginning of Third day

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).

Audio recordings : First day from New Paltz, New York to Winchester, Virginia (last half private)

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!)

Audio recordings : #4A Thurs. before Little Rock - Albuquerque

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".

Audio recordings : #6-Walt and Willie Chandler in Thatcher, Arizona

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.

Audio recordings : #6B- Thatcher to Phoenix

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".

Official Opening Mariposa Folk Festival (For Broadcast)

Radio station recording of the opening ceremonies of the Mariposa Folk Festival, August 17, 1961, featuring an introduction by Orillia's mayor and performances on bagpipes. (ASCA00089)

Recording of final concert performance of 1961 festival by The Travellers, including the songs "This Land", "Black Flies", Jacques Labreque's "The Road to Ol' Grandmere", two unknown Spanish songs, and unknown song in English, "Old Swansea Town Once More", "The Squid-Jiggin' Ground", "The Frozen Logger", "Zemerl?" (an Israeli harvest song), "Sita Ram?", the Puerto Rican song "Que Bonita Bandera", a medley of South African folk songs and closing the concert (and the 1961 festival) with "The Quilting Bee". There are occassional pauses in the recording and several songs are cut-off or faded out prematurely. (ASCA00090)

Recording of an unknown duo or trio of male and female singers [Mary Jane and Winston Young? Finvola Redden?] singing Irish folk songs at the 1961 Mariposa Festival, including "Eggs and Marrow Bones | There Was An Old Woman In Our Town", Go From My Window", "Whiskey In The Jar", "Liverpool Gals". (ASCA00091)

Recording of a bluegrass group (The York County Boys?) performing several songs at the 1961 Mariposa Folk Festival. (ASCA00091)

Recording of a square dance (held Friday August 18, 1961?) with a caller. (ASCA00091)

Recording of a performance by a male singer (Omar Blondahl?), including "Lots Of Fish In Bonavist' Harbour" an unknown ballad and "Cod Liver Oil". (ASCA00091)

Recording of a performance by a female performing a Mexican song in Spanish at the 1961 Folk Music Festival. May be Bonny Dobson, Sylvia Tyson or Mary Jane Young. (ASCA00091)

Recording by male and female duo (Mary Jane and Winston Young?) on banjo performing the Australian folk song ""On The Road. (ASCA00091)

Recording of a female singer performing "Jam on Gerry's Rock". May be Bonnie Dobson, Finvola Redden, Mary Jane Young or Sylvia Tyson. (ASCA00091)

Recording of a female singer performing "The Blues Jumped The Rabbit". May be Bonnie Dobson, Finvola Redden, Mary Jane Young or Sylvia Tyson. (ASCA00091)

Seventh annual Mariposa Folk Festival Innis Lake Ontario

Item consists of the 34 page Mariposa Folk Festival program for 1967, held near Innis Lake, Ontario from 11-13 August, 1967. The program was edited by Raymond Gallinger, and featured a cover design by Gary Preet. Program includes an illustrated schedule of concerts and workshops, as well as a listing of performer biographies. Also features three articles, including "Richard Waterman's Short History of the Blues", The Revolving Trends of Popular Music" by Leigh Cline, an anonymous short article about the University Settlement International Folk Dancer, "Traditional Folk Songs, Dances, and Tales of England - Scotland - Ireland" by Roger Deveer Renwick, "A Canadian Sampler" by Edith Fowke and a farewell letter from Ruth M. Jones, founder of Mariposa.

3rd Annual Mariposa Folk Festival

Item consists of the 24 page Mariposa Folk Festival program for 1963, held in Orillia, Ontario from 9-11 August 1963. The program was designed and edited by Ed Cowan with possible assistance from festival designer Larry Schafer. Program includes a listing of evening and day concerts and discussion panels, as well as a listing of performer biographies.