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N. Scott Momaday discusses his poetry and book, "The Presence of The Sun"

BROADCAST: Apr. 26, 1993 | DURATION: 00:40:08

Synopsis

N. Scott Momaday, a Kiowa author and poet, discusses his collection of poetry in "The Presence of The Sun" and Native American history. Momaday also talks about horses, Native American shields, Billy the Kid, and Native American culture.

Details

Broadcast Date
Apr. 26, 1993

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 55 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
40 minutes, 8 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Native American History & Culture Poetry Literature

People

Authors, Writers

Tags

Momaday, N. Scott, 1934---Interviews Authors, Indian--United States--20th century--Interviews Poets--United States--20th century--Interviews Indians of North America--20th century--Interviews Audiotapes. Radio programs. Momaday, N. Scott, 1934 WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Durgan, Millie, 1862-1934 The Plains Indians Amerindian war shields Native American shield Buffalo Billy the Kid Sister Blandina The Petrified Forest (1936) Massacre at Wounded Knee Gourd Dance Native American traditions The Southren Plains Kiowa Tribe Horses Oral tradition

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