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Choctaw Nation

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Scope Note: "The Choctaw Nation is the third-largest Indian nation in the United States, with over 225,000 tribal members and 12,000-plus associates. The first tribe over the Trail of Tears, historic boundaries are in the southeast corner of Oklahoma. The Choctaw Nation’s vision, “Living out the Chahta Spirit of faith, family and culture,” is evident as it continues to focus on providing opportunities for growth and prosperity." - Choctaw Nation Website

Found in 87 Collections and/or Records:

Tanchi labona ikbi, 2008-01-30

 Item
Identifier: NALC-CHA-018.001
Scope and Contents

Audio recording of Henry Willis, Choctaw elder, in which he tells the story of how his mother made tanchi labona ikbi in the traditional way using whole kernels 'lombo na' and using ash to remove the hulls.' Additional Choctaw elder speakers include Eveline Steele, Paula Carney, Richard Adams, Abe Frazier, Bob Ludlow, Rhoda Anderson, and Rebecca Nahwooksy. Told in the traditional Choctaw language.

Dates: 2008-01-30

Tanchi labona ikbi (transcription), 2008-01-30

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Identifier: NALC-CHA-018.002
Scope and Contents Transcription of an audio recording of Henry Willis, Choctaw elder, in which he tells the story of how his mother made tanchi labona ikbi in the traditional way using whole kernels 'lombo na' and using ash to remove the hulls.' Additional Choctaw elder speakers include Eveline Steele, Paula Carney, Richard Adams, Abe Frazier, Bob Ludlow, Rhoda Anderson, and Rebecca Nahwooksy. Told in the traditional Choctaw language. English and Choctaw transcription and translation components prepared by...
Dates: 2008-01-30

The Choctaw Nation Constitution: Unity and Tradition , April 26, 1906

 Item — Box 8: Series CAC_CC_010_3_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 14
Identifier: CAC_CC_010_3_8_14_0001
Scope and Contents The Constitution of the Choctaw Nation was written by G. Mike Charleston in 1972 to establish a traditional tribal government for the Choctaw people. It aims to provide unity, direction, and opportunities for participation in the government. The constitution is based on the traditional structure of the Choctaw Tribe and divides the nation into districts named after traditional leaders. Membership is based on being listed on approved rolls or being a descendant. The constitution outlines the...
Dates: April 26, 1906

Uncle's work life, 2008

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Identifier: NALC-CHA-003.001
Scope and Contents

Audio recording of a "work day in his uncle's life in the early 1900s" in the traditional Choctaw language, by Israel Richard Adams, Choctaw elder, Red Oak, Oklahoma.

Dates: 2008

Uncle's work life (transcription), 2008

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Identifier: NALC-CHA-003.002
Scope and Contents

Transcription of a recording of a "work day in his uncle's life in the early 1900s" in the traditional Choctaw language, by Israel Richard Adams, Choctaw elder, Red Oak, Oklahoma. Translation components in English and Choctaw prepared by Eveline Steele, Choctaw language consultant.

Dates: 2008

Wheelock boarding school 'ghost' experience, 2008-01-31

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Identifier: NALC-CHA-014.001
Scope and Contents

Audio recording of Christine Ludlow, Choctaw elder, in which she tells tells two ghost stories that took place while a student at Wheelock School. Told in the traditional Choctaw language.

Dates: 2008-01-31

Wheelock boarding school 'ghost' experience (transcription), 2008-01-31

 Item
Identifier: NALC-CHA-014.002
Scope and Contents

Transcription of an audio recording of Christine Ludlow, Choctaw elder, in which she tells tells two ghost stories that took place while a student at Wheelock School. Told in the traditional Choctaw language. English and Choctaw transcription and translation components prepared by Eveline Steele, Choctaw language consultant.

Dates: 2008-01-31