How the Russians gave whiskey to Raven

"Charley White tells the story in Tlingit of how the Russians gave whiskey to Raven. ([Around 2:20 mark] his foot can be heard tapping.) Story lasts [approx. 4 minutes]. Without a break, Charley White, Jack Reed (who beats banjo with ruler wrapped in cloth as a drum), Jennie White and Minnie Jo...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: De Laguna, Frederica, 1906-2004 (collector), White, Charley (speaker), Reed, Jack (singer), White, Jenny (singer), Johnson, Minnie (singer)
Format: Text
Language:English
Tlingit
Published: 1952
Subjects:
Tlingit language
Indians of North America > Alaska
Tlingit Indians > Folklore
Raven (Legendary character) > Legends
Whiskey
Russians > Alaska
Tlingit mythology
Dry Bay
tlingit
Alaska
Online Access:https://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/audio/how-russians-gave-whiskey-raven
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Summary:"Charley White tells the story in Tlingit of how the Russians gave whiskey to Raven. ([Around 2:20 mark] his foot can be heard tapping.) Story lasts [approx. 4 minutes]. Without a break, Charley White, Jack Reed (who beats banjo with ruler wrapped in cloth as a drum), Jennie White and Minnie Johnson sing the song referring to the story, which was composed by Dry Bay Chief George. Song from [approx 4:00 to 6:30]. Final remarks by Charley White."

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