Mourning song

• Other Authors: De Laguna, Frederica, 1906-2004 (collector), Reed, Jack (singer), De Laguna, Frederica, 1906-2004 (speaker)
• Format: Text
• Language: English; Tlingit
• Published: 1952
• Subjects: Tlingit language; Tlingit Indians > Alaska > Music; Mourning customs > United States > Alaska; Indians of North America > Alaska; Dry Bay; tlingit; Alaska
• Online Access: https://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/audio/mourning-song

"1. Introductory remarks in broken English by Jack Reed of the song he is going to sing. 1:40 minutes. Whistle at 1:46. 2. Mourning song, compossed by Dry Bay Chief George, and sung by Jack Reed. There is a pause from 1:55 to 2:37, before Jack Reed begins singing. The song, followed by a few re...