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Audio recordings : 1) "Seeds" (I-IV) for six instruments, 1956, Henry Brant-Bennington Composers Conference 2) "From the 'Blue Books'"-Bennington, 1956 3) "Dance Trio"-Bennington, 1957 4) "Essay #3 for Chamber Orchestra"-Brant, Bennington Composers Conference, 1957 5) "13 Ways of Looking at a Blackbird" (Wallace Stevens)-1958-Tenney-Bennington Composers Conference 6) "Sonata for Ten Wind Instruments," 1959 (revised version)-Tenney-Midwestern Composers Symposium 7) "Sonata ( for nine wind instruments)"-Paul Wolfe-Bennington Composers Conference, 1959

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.

Audio recordings : 1) "Improvisations for Medea," 1961 2) "Collage #1 Blue Suede," 1961 3) Stochastic String Quartet, 1963 4) "Collage #2 Viet-Flakes," 1966

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.

Audio recordings : Electronic and computer music 1) "Improvisations for Medea," 1961 2) "Collage#1 Blue Suede" 3) "Stochastic String Quartet" 1963 4) "Music for Player Piano" 1964 5) "Collage #2 Viet Flakes" 1966

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' "

Audio recordings : Computer music, 1961-63 1) "Analog #1-Noise Study," December 1961 2) "Five Stochastic Studies," December 1962 3) "Dialogue," April 1963 4) "Phases," December 1963, for Edgar Varese

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.

Lydian Mode/Phrygian Mode

Consists of "Lydian Mode" and "Phrygian Mode" James Tenney. Originally recorded at a concert on May 27, 1973 at the California Institute of the Arts.

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 : "Medea"-organized sound

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.

Varese: "Octandre," Schoenberg, Budd: "Juno", Tenney: "Blues", Satie (Timar), Revueltas: "1st and 2nd Little Serious Pieces," Ives: "Two Little Flowers," "General William Booth...," New Music Concert

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.

Audio recordings : "Harmonium #3"

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."

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).

Tape Music - 1961

Consists of an audio recording of "The First of Three Improvisations from Medea." from February, 1961 and "Collage #1 - Blue Suede," from April, 1961 by James Tenney.

Print by Stephan von Huene [5 of 21]

Print 5 of 21 by Stephan von Huene in collaboration with James Tenney for an sound sculpture art installation. They were created to go with the mechanical drum in a sound sculpture. Signed by both Stephan von Huene and James Tenney.

Print by Stephan von Huene [16 of 21]

Print 16 of 21 by Stephan von Huene in collaboration with James Tenney for a sound sculpture art installation. They were created to go with the mechanical drum in a sound sculpture. Signed by both Stephan von Huene and James Tenney.

Print by Stephan von Huene [15 of 21]

Print 15 of 21 by Stephan von Huene in collaboration with James Tenney for a sound sculpture art installation. They were created to go with the mechanical drum in a sound sculpture. Signed by both Stephan von Huene and James Tenney.

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Item consists of an audio recording pertaining to Our Native Land : Folk music of Aboriginal Groups Across Canada.

Our Native Land

Item consists of an audio recording of the radio show, "Our Native Land", hosted by Bernelda Wheeler. It opens with the continuation of am interview with John Tate, which began on tape 2000-050 / 006 (25) (ASC33169), on communication. Next is an interview with Charles [Barfeson?], a priest from Big Trout Lake in Ontario, on the intersection between education, culture, youth, and the clergy. This is followed by a report on the economic development of Norway House by Bernelda Wheeler. It includes an interview with an unidentified woman [Jean Folster?]. Next is an interview with Chief Jean Folster of the Norway House Cree Nation on the impact of a recent conference held by the local community. This interview transitions into the song "Someday" by Exit. The rest of the program is dedicated to an extended interview with Chief Dave Courchene of the Manitoba Indian Brotherhood on his decision to retire. They speak on this decision, his thoughts on the future for Aboriginal Canadians, Aboriginal youth, his memorable experiences, and other subjects. The program ends with closing statements from Bernelda Wheeler and an unidentified song.

Our Native Land

Item consists of an audio recording of the radio show, "Our Native Land", hosted by Bernelda Wheeler. It opens with a series of sound bites from Chuck Trimble, of the National Congress of American Indians; Joe Dionne, president of the Indian Association of Alberta; and Noel Starblanket, president of the National Indian Brotherhood, on the theme of self-government. This is follwed by a news report presented by Bernelda Wheeler on National Congress of American Indians, which includes statements on self-government from Jessica Macuo and Noel Starblanket, both of the National Indian Brotherhood. This is followed by interviews with Robert Manuel of British Columbia, Arnold Goodleaf of the National Indian Brotherhood, Joe Dionne of Alberta, Doug Cuthand of Saskatchewan, and Francois Paulette, giving a provincial perspective on the idea. The program ends with a summary of the concept of Indian self-government from George Manuel, the head of the Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs, several sound bites on the theme from unidentified sources, and a program sign off from Bernelda Wheeler.

Our Native Land

Item consists of an audio recording of the radio show, "Our Native Land", hosted by Bernelda Wheeler. It opens with a series of sound bites from Chuck Trimble, of the National Congress of American Indians; Joe Dionne, president of the Indian Association of Alberta; and Noel Starblanket, president of the National Indian Brotherhood, on the theme of self-government. This is followed by a news report presented by Bernelda Wheeler on National Congress of American Indians, which includes statements on self-government from Jessica Macuo and Noel Starblanket, both of the National Indian Brotherhood. This is followed by interviews with Robert Manuel of British Columbia, Arnold Goodleaf of the National Indian Brotherhood, Joe Dionne of Alberta, Doug Cuthand of Saskatchewan, and Francois Paulette, giving a provincial perspective on the idea. The program ends with a summary of the concept of Indian self-government from George Manuel, the head of the Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs, several sound bites on the theme from unidentified sources, and a program sign off from Bernelda Wheeler.

Our Native Land

Item consists of an audio recording of the radio show, "Our Native Land", hosted by Bernelda Wheeler. It opens with an unknown song by Lee [Quimo?] and then Bernelda Wheeler begins news coverage of the First Nations Constitutional Conference. It includes several speeches and statements, each of which she makes an introduction to. The first speech comes from [Dove Cuthand??] on political rights. Next is a speech from Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau and a statement from the president of the National Indian Brotherhood, Noel Starblanket, in response. This is followed by an interview with Joe Dionne on the resolution made at the conference to have an official Indian government made up of an assmbly of chiefs, and a response to this idea by Noel Starblanket. After this is Chief Robert Manuel's statement on the constitutional powers that should be held by this assembly. This is followed by a statement from the Indian Affairs Minister, John Munroe, on revising the Indian Act, with a response from George Manuel, of the Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs. Next in the program is a news report by Ann Roberts on a federal inquiry into healthcare in Alert Bay on the west coast, following a short introduction to the segment by Bernelda Wheeler. Bernelda Wheeler then returns to coverage of the conference. Next is a statement from Chief Shotbothsides on treaty rights and land claims with a response from Pierre Trudeau. This is followed by a statements from Robert Manuel on running for the position of president of the National Indian Brotherhood, Noel Starblanket, the current president, and a response from Robert Manuel. The is followed by a news story from Gary George on the future for Aboriginal Canadians after the events of the conference and an untitled song by Winston Whatney that was played during a concert at the conference.

Our Native Land

Item consists of an audio recording of the radio show, "Our Native Land", hosted by Ernie and Johnny Yesno. This recording is a continuation of the report on Aboriginal land rights and the MacKenzie pipleine, started on tape 2000-050 / 00f (25) (ASC33164). It begins with the conclusion of the interview with Stewart Hodgeson, Comissioner of the Northwest Territories, by Dwayne Erickson. This is followed by closing statements from Johnny Yesno and a program sign off.

Our Native Land

Item consists of an audio recording of a radio show hosted by Ernie and Johnny Yesno. It is called "Our Native Land" and the subtitle for this series is "Prison's Parole". The program leads in with a song by an unknown performer and a short introduction from Ernie for Johnny Yesno. Johnny Yesno gives and introduction to the topic of the program and each of the following speakers. The first is Norman Bighead of the Native Brotherhood, who speaks about the Native Brotherhood of Saskatchewan Penitentiary in Prince Albert. The next speaker is Felix [de Joillet?], a Metis man of the Native Brotherhood who speaks on the Native concept of half-way houses. Then, Merve Aiken of the Native Brotherhood speaks on the topic of Parole and the Native. The last speaker is Bob [Shellifue?], who speaks on the reserve law system. His statement is transitioned into an unknown song, ending the segment. The next segment begins with a short introduction to the program by Ernie, and then an introduction to the topic of the MacKenzie pipeline and Native land rights by Johnny Yesno. This is followed by a statement from the James Wa'shi, President of the Indian Brotherhood of the Northwest Territories, and an interview with Stewart Hodgeson, Comissioner of the Northwest Territories, by Dwayne Erickson.

Interviews for "Voices from the Odeyak"

Item is an audio recording of one of a series of interviews done as research for Michael Posluns' book "Voices of the Odeyak". This is a preparatory interview with Marie Symes-Grehan, the Great Whale Hydro task force assistant from the Cree Village of Whapmagoostui, who acted as a coordinator during the voyage. The audio picks up mid-interview as Marie is discusses how she ended up going to Great Whale for community development to coordinate a task force. She then talks about her experience meeting Robbie Dick, who tells her about the project; her impressions of James' Bay; her first task force meeting; first coming up with the idea of building a canoe; and [Dani?] coming up. She then goes into detai about the meeting with the Inuit Council and Cree Council, describing Inuit/Cree historical integration changing to segregation and splitting the community, how the James' Bay Agreement split the Inuit and Cree communities, making them split land and starting land arguments. Marie then goes through a timeline of organizing the voyage, notes the equal numbers of woman, talks of making contact with the Sierra Club, problems with political groups, feelings of the chiefs about the project, her feelings during the experience, problems that arose during the voyage, monetary issues, unexpected help from regular community members along the voyage making up for the lack of help expected from official sources, and a time frame of launching boat from Ottawa.

Interviews for "Voices from the Odeyak"

Item is an audio recording of one of a series of interviews done as research for Michael Posluns' book "Voices of the Odeyak". This is a preparatory interview with Marie Symes-Grehan, the Great Whale Hydro task force assistant from the Cree Village of Whapmagoostui, who acted as a coordinator during the voyage. The conversation starts with them relating news about mutual acquaintances, including comments on Alcoholics Anonymous programs aimed at Indigenous people and an incident with a helicopter that was reported on in the news. Michael Posluns then relates the basis of "Voices of the Odeyak" and what work he's done on it so far. He talks about the campaign to save the Great Whale River, negative press about the Cree circulated by Hydro Québec, and they discuss the the contributions of Doris Delaney, Ian Goodman, and Anne Stewart. Marie then recounts how she got involved with the grassroots campaign to save the Great Whale River and the Indigenous communities around it and her impressions of a memorable night during the trip of the Odeyak to New York, when participants had a "collective breakdown". They then discuss Mary Hines, a long-time grassroots campaigner for many causes, an Indigenous community at [Walliston Lake?] that has been manipulated by the Federation of Saskatchewan Indians, and politics about chiefs and the ensuing problems. The audio drops at 00:32:30, then picks up again speaking about a female reporter and the manipulation of the media by Hydro Québec during the voyage.

[Maue Leves – G.?] 3/3/92, [M 5 a?]

Item consists of an audio recording pertaining to Susan Martin, conditions for Inuit during voyage, finding funds during voyage, difference in conditions between Inuit and Cree groups, CTV coverage, solidarity,resentment,youth and drinking, elders,coordinators and children, entering Albany, HydroQuebec, and Larry House.

Sam [Tapealic 2?]

Item consists of an interview with the deputy chief of [Chisasibi?], Sam Tapiatic. Recording starts mid-interview. Some topics covered include environmental projects re-working land, Cree working in co-operation with Environment Canada, working within the budgetary constraints imposed by Ministry of Natural Resources; using fertilizer from commercial fishing; caribou farming; recently finding moose carcasses with unknown cause of death; environmental degradation; dietary needs of Cree population living off food caught in the bush; mercury poisoning causing hunters to fish and hunt elsewhere. Tapiatic also discusses community issues, including: the disastrous environmental impacts of first phase of Le Grand Complex, mercury contamination and resulting social problems, working with Great Whale community environmental task force.

Del 92-02.18 Pete & [Joshi?] 2/24/92

Item consist of an audio recording consisting of interview(s) and a phone conversation pertaining to improper conduct on the part of HydroQC, behaviour of reporters, sailing with the clearwater ship in NY, Bob/Richard [Walsid?], possibilities of legal actions, news article about great whale, Richard [Dyshtavish??],difficulties journeying on river, and Doug Morgan.

Rai-Bil

Item pertains to Bilateral Agreement and constitutional amendment from 1980s.

James' Bay II Project New York City Protest Rally

Item consists of an audio recording of a march protesting James's Bay II, the hydro-electric megaproject between the city of New York and Hydro Quebec. This recording is a continuation of Tape 2000-050 / 004 (32) (ASC33182). It begins with chants and drumming sung during the march. This is followed by a speech from an a man named Jeff calling for more action and goes into specifics about the environmental impacts of the agreement. The next speaker is Bob [Stanley-Maes?], a representative from the Vermont Coalition to Save James' Bay, who talks about the efforts to reject Hydro Quebec's agreement in Vermont. Next is Billy Sparks who sings "Warriors of the Rainbow" and "How Much Longer Will it Be". Next is Donna Eagle who sings [00:37:35] and speaks on her experience with the issue. Next is [Union?]from Amazonia who speaks through a translator on solidarity between the Cree peoples and his own. The audio cuts off abruptly.

James' Bay II Project New York City Protest Rally

This item consists of a recording of speeches protesting James's Bay II, the hydro-electric megaproject between the city of New York and Hydro Quebec, in front of the Canadian consulate in New York. There is an introduction by an woman speaker named Joanna. The first speaker is Matthew Coon Come, Grand Chief of the Grand Council of the Cree of Quebec, on the environmental problems caused by James' Bay I, the first such agreement. The next speaker is Mark Summer from Greenpeace Action who speaks on the economic drawbacks of the agreement. The third is Lou [Guerowitz?], an attorney working with Aboriginal groups, who speaks on how unnecessary and morally wrong the agreement is and what kind of actions need to be taken to stop the agreement. The next speaker is an unidentified man who says a prayer. Next Joanna co-ordinates the march and gives instructions. The audio cuts off during the speech of an unidentified woman who speaks about God and is planning on doing a chant.

Interview

Item consists of an interview featuring a medical consultant on Cree Board of Health, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, food nutrition,impacts of factory farming on food nutritional values, mercury contamination in fish, TV’s influence on food values, binge drinking, and Mercury Agreement of 1986.

D. Destreichen

Item consists of an oral history interview with D. Destreichen on May 26 1992for the purposes of Posluns book\, "Voices from the Odeyak".

Karen [Like?] 2

Item consists of an oral history interview with Karen [Like?] for the purposes of Posluns book, "Voices from the Odeyak". 

Interviews for "Voices from the Odeyak"

Item consists of a series of interviews with First Nations and Inuit members of the community, some through interpreters. Tapes is annotated "Paul Asee, [Justice Paul Rouleau?], Mary Mickeyook, Thomassee Napartuk." Justice Paul Rouleau may be the male voice posing questions and interviewing the speakers. First interview is with an (Inuit?) Elder and hunter with an interpreter. Second interview with woman (Mary Mickeyook?) starts at 17:50 mark.

Our Native Land

Item consists of an audio recording of a radio show hosted by Albert Angus and Bernelda Wheeler. It is called "Our Native Land" and the subtitle for this series is "Native Prisoners". The show begins with an introduction from the two hosts, then a fiddle song called "Snow deer" by Lee Cremo. Next is a segment called Getting to Know Joe [Blye?], in which the subject speaks on leaving prison and becoming a Métis and Aboriginal rights activist and leader. This is followed by several news stories on: the city council of Calgary refusing to rent office space to a Native Alcoholism Service organization, the Secretary of State refusing a grant to the Registered Nurses of Canadian-Indian Ancestry, the ongoing trial of Leonard Peltier in North Dakota, a fast by students in Ontario trying to get the MacKenzie pipeline stopped, and financial troubles faced by the Indian Brotherhood of the Northwest Territories in an ongoing legal battle over the MacKenzie pipeline and Native land rights. Next follows a segment broadcasting some of the more light-hearted moments in their ongoing coverage of the [Berger?] Inquiry into the MacKenzie Valley Pipeline and its effects their people and environment. This is followed by an segment of an ongoing series on Iroquois music by Mike Mitchell of the Akwasasne Reserve. In the segment he plays "The Handshake Song" and "The Rabbit Dance". Next is an interview with Vera Martin on her viewing of the Canadian film, "Eliza's Horoscope". The song "Dispersed" by Shannon [Tupa?] is played, followed by a report on the difficulties faced by recently paroled Aboriginal peoples. The recording cuts off shortly after this report begins.

Our Native Land

Item consists of an audio recording of a radio show hosted by Albert Angus and Bernelda Wheeler. It is called "Our Native Land" and the subtitle for this series is "Native Prisoners". It begins with a continuation of the report on discrimination faced by Aboriginal parolees, started on tape 2000-050 / 004 (10) (ASC33162). The reporter, Albert Angus, interviews Doreen Hunter, a woman who works with Aboriginal Canadian inmates, and David Rimpole, District Director of the National Parole Service, Winnipeg. Bernelda Wheeler then interviews Ronda [Sharr?] of the Native Plan, a half-way house for recent parolees, on where Aboriginal Canadian parolees usually want to resettle. This is followed by a statement from David Rimpole on what the government is willing to do to try to fix the situation and closing statements from Albert Angus and Bernelda Wheeler.

“Political Struggles of Native Peoples”, H. Cardinal, J. Mohawk et al

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.

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