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‘It’s in My Heart’: A Lakota Chief’s Descendant Bridges Past and Present in Wyoming
I had the opportunity to listen to many interviews conducted for the American Heritage Center’s Wyoming Voices Project. It’s an oral history project, which means it is a collection and study of historical events and information using recordings of interviews … Continue reading
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Tagged AISES, American Indian Studies, Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation, Cultural Heritage, Donovin Sprague, Higher Education, Indigenous Culture, Lakota, Miniconjou, music, Native American History, Oral History Interviews, Sheridan College, Tribal History, Wyoming Voices oral history project
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Tales and Traditions: Folklife in Wyoming
Folklife is a complex, important and large component of culture. It encompasses the art, traditions and knowledge that passes down among a group of people and can be seen through dance, music, artwork, storytelling, ceremonies and belief sharing. While sometimes … Continue reading
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Tagged artwork, communities, community, craftwork, culture, dance, folklife, hunting, Local history, music, storytelling, traditions, Wyoming folklife
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A Trip Down Tin Pan Alley with L. Wolfe Gilbert
L. Wolfe “Wolfie” Gilbert (1886-1970) was a Ukrainian-born songwriter of the early to mid 20th century. He was born in Odessa, and immigrated to Philadelphia as an infant with his family. At age 14 they relocated to New York, where … Continue reading
Harmonic Echoes – Exploring Larry Adler’s Musical Impact
Lawrence Cecil “Larry” Adler was born in Baltimore on February 10, 1914 to parents Louis and Sadie. A self-taught harmonica player, he gained worldwide recognition as the musician who brought the instrument to the ‘serious music’ stage. He began playing … Continue reading