Preserving Cherokee Language: A Cultural Journey on Cassette Tapes
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_14_0025
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Title:
- Preserving Cherokee Language: A Cultural Journey on Cassette Tapes
- Date Created:
- 1973-02-06
- EDTF:
- 1973-02-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Rights:
- http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/
- Language:
- eng
- Record Type:
- correspondence
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Collection Finding Aid:
- https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/2
- Description:
- Prentice Robinson has preserved the Cherokee language on cassette tapes, with a focus on the cultural aspect of Indian life. The tapes are aimed at teaching Cherokee language to those with a heritage in it, as well as those who are interested in learning. The tapes have gained interest and have been bought by individuals, schools, and colleges. Prentice Robinson, along with his wife Wilena, have worked on this project since 1974, with Wilena helping to keep their children away from the recording studio. In addition to teaching, Prentice has taken up wood carving as a hobby. The tapes are recorded in a way that does not require a written study guide, allowing for easy learning and replaying of lessons. The Robinsons have two children, Jerome and Lenya.
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Physical Location:
- CAC_CC_3_2_30_14_0000, Box, 30, 14, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
- Location Represented:
- Oklahoma (state), United States (nation)
- Type:
- Text
- Extent:
- 2 Pages
