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Wheat, Margaret A., 1908-1988

 Person

Found in 46 Collections and/or Records:

Interview at Pinenut Festival, Schurz, Nevada., 2006, 1968 September 28

 Item
Identifier: UNR83
Abstract

Interview covers the Circle Dance; and pinenut prayer.

Dates: 2006; Digitization: 1968 September 28

Oral history interview with Andy Vidovich., 1969 February 27, 2006

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Identifier: UNR100
Abstract

Dscussion of Jack Wilson, also known as Wovoka; Indian doctors; the Vidovich family. Recorded at Schurz, Nevada.

Dates: 1969 February 27; Digitization: 2006

Oral history interview with Andy Vidovich, about 1968, 2006

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Identifier: UNR90
Abstract

Vidovich discusses the Stewart Indian School in Carson City, Nevada; Mason Valley; Jack Wilson, also known as Wovoka; Thompson; Alida Bowler; and Schurz, Nevada.

Dates: about 1968; Digitization: 2006

Oral history interview with Birdie Dave., 2006, 1969 May 8

 Item
Identifier: UNR106
Abstract

Birdie Dave sings the Ghost Dance song, the Hand Game song, and the Circle Dance.

Dates: 2006; Digitization: 1969 May 8

Oral history interview with Birdie Dave, Helen Williams, and Rose Moose., about 1969, 2006

 Item
Identifier: UNR97
Abstract

The women talk about tattooing; water babies; pinenutting; steam baths; and ants.

Dates: about 1969; Digitization: 2006

Oral history interview with Dr. Ralph Payne., 2006, 1970 April 21

 Item
Identifier: UNR147
Abstract

Topics cover a ceremonial sing; a medicine man wrapped and tied in a blanket; Raymond Harris; and the doctor rock between Nixon and Fallon, Nevada.

Dates: 2006; Digitization: 1970 April 21

Oral history interview with Ethel O'Neil, and Mable Wright Paulina., 2006, 1969 June 25

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Identifier: UNR117
Abstract

Discusses coyote paint; and the O'Neil genealogy.

Dates: 2006; Digitization: 1969 June 25

Oral history interview with Ethel O'Neil ,and Mable Wright Paulina., 1969 November 22, 2006

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Identifier: UNR133
Abstract

Topics cover Captain Dave; the George Cook murder; making venison jerky; and grinding and preparing pinenut soup.

Dates: 1969 November 22; Digitization: 2006

Oral history interview with Ethel O'Neil, Josie French, and Mabel Wright Paulina., 1969 December, 2006

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Identifier: UNR136
Abstract

Covers the stick game; a mudhen drive on Winnemucca Lake; Sand Mountain; Ione; singing of the owl song; and old woman in a makeshift sagebrush shelter.

Dates: 1969 December; Digitization: 2006

Oral history interview with Ethel O'Neil, Mabel Wright Paulina, and Katie Frazier., about 1969, 2006

 Item
Identifier: UNR115
Abstract

Topics cover Pyramid Lake, Nevada; rock formation names; fishing; reservations; Indian Agent Lorenzo Creel and Mr. Oliver; Indian rations; and water rights.

Dates: about 1969; Digitization: 2006

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Northern Paiute Indians 42
Northern Paiute women 40
Nye County (Nev.) 3
Tonopah (Nev.) 3