Music and Culture of the Southern California Indians, 1971 - 1993
Scope and Contents
Digital file consists of scans of documents of various origins, including: 1) manuscript written by Ralph Heidsiek of San Fernando Valley State College, inferred to be for the Music Educators National Conference (MENC) held in San Diego, 1971. Resource focuses on the Luiseño peoples, including cosmology and religion, and especially on music, dance, and ceremony. 2) Songs/sheet music for works with titles "Flute Tune," "Kashil, Kashil," "Kutomut (U.S. Flag Song)," "Peon Game Song," "Morahash Song," "Tannish Song," "Pikmakvul Song," "Pikmakuul Nokwanish Song," "Deer Hunting Song," "Fiesta Song," "Bird Song," "A Song of the Wildcat Dance." Most songs are listed or inferred to be Luiseño, while the last two are noted as songs from other Native American communities ("Desert Cahuilla Tribe" and "Diegueno" respectively). Songs and sheet music are either handwritten or typescript, indicating different provenance (unknown and Susato Press, respectively).
Dates
- Creation: 1971 - 1993
Creator
- Heidsiek, Ralph (Author, Person)
- Susato Press (Publisher, Organization)
Language of Materials
Luiseño and English
Conditions Governing Access
At the guidance of the Henry Rodriguez Cultural Committee, materials within this collection have been assigned access protocol(s), indicating who is able to view materials that are assigned this protocol. More than one protocol may be assigned to a specific resource. The protocol assigned to this specific resource is as follows:
- Public Access ("Knowing the Land Before You Walk On It"): The Henry Rodriguez Papers Public Access protocol is for materials that are designated as appropriate for use by the general public and may be accessed by anyone at any time pending their completion of the Dr. Henry Rodriguez Papers Digital Access and Cultural Responsibility Framework's General/Public Access module. This protocol can include previously published materials that may include culturally sensitive information. Individuals with access to materials through the Luiseño/Payómkawichum Community Access ("Coming Home") protocol will also be granted access to the Public Access protocol.
Full Extent
From the Collection: 5 Linear Feet
Partial Extent
From the Collection: 2.5 Linear Feet : Textual documents housed in three 9" document cases and one 3" document case.
Partial Extent
From the Collection: 38 Reels : Reel-to-reel tape and album records.
Cultural Knowledge note
In consultation with the Henry Rodriguez Cultural Committee, some materials in this file have been given the following designation(s):
- Community Collaboration Encouraged: Materials with this designation are encouraged to be expanded upon by members of the community (most often this means individuals that identify as Luiseño American Indian). Please contact the Cultural Committee, care of the CICSC, with feedback.
- Traditional Knowledge: This resource may contain culturally sensitive information.
Repository Details
Part of the California Indian Culture and Sovereignty Center Repository