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Russian Mission: Yukon

Title
Russian Mission: Yukon [videorecording]
Publication
[n.d.]

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Film, slide, etc.Use in library *MGZIC 9-2039Performing Arts Research Collections - Dance

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Description
1 videocassette (U-matic, NTSC) (20 min.) : sd., col.; 3/4 in.
Subject
  • Television. Russian Mission: Yukon
  • Eskimos > Alaska
  • Dance > Alaska
  • Mask dances
  • Bear dance
  • Animal dances
  • Crow dances
  • Bird dances
Note
  • Produced (?) by Deltavue. Distributed as a videotape by KYUK Video Productions, Bethel, Alaska.
Call Number
*MGZIC 9-2039
OCLC
NYPY906005269-F
Title
Russian Mission: Yukon [videorecording]
Imprint
[n.d.]
Summary
Compilation (?) of traditional Eskimo dances from the Alaskan villages of Russian Mission and Newtok. The Russian Mission section depicts the crow and bear masked dances, which are seen in performances before the community. An interview with a mask-maker/singer/drummer precedes the performances. In the Newtok section, dancers Mary John, Jojean Charles, Agnes Tommy, and Susan Tom are accompanied by drummer John Kasayulie and singers Paul Carl and Nicholas Tommy.
Local Subject
Television. Russian Mission: Yukon.
Local Subject
Mask dances.
Bear dance.
Animal dances.
Crow dances.
Bird dances.
Research Call Number
*MGZIC 9-2039
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