Historical information:Sydney M. Lamb is Professor Emeritus of Linguistics and Cognitive Science at Rice University in Houston, Texas. He earned a bachelor's degree in economics from Yale University (1951) and a Ph.D. in linguistics from the University of California, Berkeley (1957). His doctoral dissertation was a grammar of the Mono language based on fieldwork conducted around North Fork, California in the summers of 1953 and 1954. He was a Professor of Linguistics at the University of California, Berkeley from 1958-1964 and Yale University from 1968-1977. He left academia to work in the computer industry from 1977-1981, but subsequently joined the faculty of the Department of Linguistics at Rice University, where he has spent the remainder of his academic career.
Scope and content:The Papers document Lamb's research on Indian languages of California and surrounding areas from 1953-1955. One microfilm reel in the collection also includes copies of Victor Golla's notebooks from his fieldwork on Hupa at Hoopa Valley in the summer of 1963; for more details, see details under the Victor Golla Papers on the Hupa Language.
Repository: Survey of California and Other Indian Languages
Preferred citation: Lucy Kinsman and Sydney M. Lamb. Sydney M. Lamb Papers on California Indian Languages, Lamb, Survey of California and Other Indian Languages, University of California, Berkeley, http://dx.doi.org/doi:10.7297/X2JW8BTD.
Associated materials:Audio recordings associated with the Papers are in the Berkeley Language Center, Berkeley, California (LA 31, LA 60, LA 80, LA 235, LA 236).
Scope and content:Linguistic field recordings: linguistic data; songs/chants
Repository: Phoebe A. Hearst Museum of Anthropology
Preferred citation: Julian H. Steward. The Julian H. Steward collection of Western Numic sound recordings, PHM 27, Phoebe A. Hearst Museum of Anthropology, University of California, Berkeley, http://cla.berkeley.edu/collection/11027.
Scope and content:Linguistic field recordings: linguistic data; stories; ethnographic data; songs; other ethnographic or ethnohistorical texts; conversations; reminiscences; untitled texts. Some English glosses provided.; Digitization supported by NEH Preservation/Access Grant
Repository: Berkeley Language Center
Preferred citation: Lucy Kinsman and Sydney M. Lamb. The Sydney M. Lamb collection of Mono sound recordings, LA 31, Survey of California and Other Indian Languages, University of California, Berkeley, http://cla.berkeley.edu/collection/10099.
Description:Museum catalog note: "Legend song." Distributed on California Indian Music Project, Sierra region, tape 14, side A. Original cylinder 14-2628c. 180 speed.
Repository: Phoebe A. Hearst Museum of Anthropology
Preferred citation: Aichikana's song, 24-2897, in "The Julian H. Steward collection of Western Numic sound recordings", Phoebe A. Hearst Museum of Anthropology, University of California, Berkeley, http://cla.berkeley.edu/item/11698.
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Description:For musical transcription and translation of the text ('There is danger as I go. You see my tracks') see Steward (1933:284). Bear songs and bear shamanism are also discussed in Steward, and a Bear Dance is also described (pp. 309-310 and 322-323)." Distributed on California Indian Music Project, Sierra region, tape 14, side A. Original cylinder 14-2632. 180 speed.
Repository: Phoebe A. Hearst Museum of Anthropology
Preferred citation: Bear Dance (Pahavidu or Pahavitci) Song, 24-2901, in "The Julian H. Steward collection of Western Numic sound recordings", Phoebe A. Hearst Museum of Anthropology, University of California, Berkeley, http://cla.berkeley.edu/item/11702.
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Description:Keeling catalog note: "The local version of the Bear Dance is described in Steward (1933:322-323)." Distributed on California Indian Music Project, Sierra region, tape 14, side B. Original cylinder 14-2652. 175 speed.
Repository: Phoebe A. Hearst Museum of Anthropology
Preferred citation: Bear Dance Song, 24-2924, in "The Julian H. Steward collection of Western Numic sound recordings", Phoebe A. Hearst Museum of Anthropology, University of California, Berkeley, http://cla.berkeley.edu/item/11725.
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Availability: Restricted. (Access only by depositor permission. Email scoil-ling@berkeley.edu to inquire.)
Description:Keeling catalog note: "The Circle Dance is described in Steward (1933:320-321)." Distributed on California Indian Music Project, Sierra region, tape 14, side A. Original cylinder 14-2626. 180 speed.
Repository: Phoebe A. Hearst Museum of Anthropology
Preferred citation: Bishop Circle Dance Song, 24-2892, in "The Julian H. Steward collection of Western Numic sound recordings", Phoebe A. Hearst Museum of Anthropology, University of California, Berkeley, http://cla.berkeley.edu/item/11693.
Description:Keeling catalog note: "The 'Cry Dance' and use of songs at funerals is discussed in Steward, as is the Annual Mourning Ceremony (1933:297-298)." Distributed on California Indian Music Project, Sierra region, tape 14, side A. Original cylinder 14-2631. 180 speed.
Repository: Phoebe A. Hearst Museum of Anthropology
Preferred citation: Bishop Cry Dance Song, 24-2900, in "The Julian H. Steward collection of Western Numic sound recordings", Phoebe A. Hearst Museum of Anthropology, University of California, Berkeley, http://cla.berkeley.edu/item/11701.
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Repository: Phoebe A. Hearst Museum of Anthropology
Preferred citation: Bishop Hand Game Song, 24-2898, in "The Julian H. Steward collection of Western Numic sound recordings", Phoebe A. Hearst Museum of Anthropology, University of California, Berkeley, http://cla.berkeley.edu/item/11699.
Description:Keeling catalog note: "The annual social dance or 'fandango' is described in Steward (1933:320). No separation between songs." Distributed on California Indian Music Project, Sierra region, tape 14, side A. Original cylinder 14-2630. 180 speed.
Repository: Phoebe A. Hearst Museum of Anthropology
Preferred citation: Bishop and Owens Valley festival dance songs (2), 24-2899, in "The Julian H. Steward collection of Western Numic sound recordings", Phoebe A. Hearst Museum of Anthropology, University of California, Berkeley, http://cla.berkeley.edu/item/11700.
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Description:Keeling catalog note: "The game is described in Steward (1933:320-321)." Distributed on California Indian Music Project, Sierra region, tape 14, side B. Original cylinder 14-2636b. 180 speed.
Repository: Phoebe A. Hearst Museum of Anthropology
Preferred citation: Circle Dance Song, 24-2906, in "The Julian H. Steward collection of Western Numic sound recordings", Phoebe A. Hearst Museum of Anthropology, University of California, Berkeley, http://cla.berkeley.edu/item/11707.
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Description:Keeling catalog note: "The game is described in Steward (1933:320-321)." Distributed on California Indian Music Project, Sierra region, tape 14, side B. Original cylinder 14-2636a. 180 speed.
Repository: Phoebe A. Hearst Museum of Anthropology
Preferred citation: Circle Dance Song, 24-2905, in "The Julian H. Steward collection of Western Numic sound recordings", Phoebe A. Hearst Museum of Anthropology, University of California, Berkeley, http://cla.berkeley.edu/item/11706.
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Description:Keeling catalog note: "Animal songs are not specifically discussed in Steward. Title above is quoted from the 14- Catalogue, but the recording contains a song, not a spoken narrative. The song seems to have a meaningful text, but there is no translation in Steward." Distributed on California Indian Music Project, Sierra region, tape 14, side A. Original cylinder 14-2634. 180 speed.
Repository: Phoebe A. Hearst Museum of Anthropology
Preferred citation: Cottontail's Song (Myth), 24-2903, in "The Julian H. Steward collection of Western Numic sound recordings", Phoebe A. Hearst Museum of Anthropology, University of California, Berkeley, http://cla.berkeley.edu/item/11704.
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Description:Museum catalog note: "Legend song." Distributed on California Indian Music Project, Sierra region, tape 14, side A. Original cylinder 14-2628a. 180 speed.
Repository: Phoebe A. Hearst Museum of Anthropology
Preferred citation: Coyote's doctor song for magpie, 24-2895, in "The Julian H. Steward collection of Western Numic sound recordings", Phoebe A. Hearst Museum of Anthropology, University of California, Berkeley, http://cla.berkeley.edu/item/11696.
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Preferred citation: Elicitation of miscellaneous words; includes some flora and nuts, LA 31.028, in "The Sydney M. Lamb collection of Mono sound recordings", Survey of California and Other Indian Languages, University of California, Berkeley, http://cla.berkeley.edu/item/18715.
Preferred citation: Elicitation of various polar adjectives, i.e., hot/cold, fat/thin, LA 31.030, in "The Sydney M. Lamb collection of Mono sound recordings", Survey of California and Other Indian Languages, University of California, Berkeley, http://cla.berkeley.edu/item/18717.
Preferred citation: Elicitation of words and phrases, especially body parts and possessives, LA 31.025, in "The Sydney M. Lamb collection of Mono sound recordings", Survey of California and Other Indian Languages, University of California, Berkeley, http://cla.berkeley.edu/item/18712.
Preferred citation: Elicitation of words and phrases; includes people, pronouns, and simple sentences, LA 31.032, in "The Sydney M. Lamb collection of Mono sound recordings", Survey of California and Other Indian Languages, University of California, Berkeley, http://cla.berkeley.edu/item/18719.
Preferred citation: Elicitation of words and phrases; includes seasons, time, landscape features, and weather phenomenon, LA 31.026, in "The Sydney M. Lamb collection of Mono sound recordings", Survey of California and Other Indian Languages, University of California, Berkeley, http://cla.berkeley.edu/item/18713.
Preferred citation: Elicitation of words regarding animals, reptiles, and birds, LA 31.027, in "The Sydney M. Lamb collection of Mono sound recordings", Survey of California and Other Indian Languages, University of California, Berkeley, http://cla.berkeley.edu/item/18714.
Availability: Restricted. (Access only by depositor permission. Email scoil-ling@berkeley.edu to inquire.)
Description:Keeling catalog note: "The recording contains whistling and singing both. Use of song and text content are discussed in Steward (1933:252)." Distributed on California Indian Music Project, Sierra region, tape 14, side A. Original cylinder 14-2625. 180 speed.
Repository: Phoebe A. Hearst Museum of Anthropology
Preferred citation: Fishing Song, 24-2891, in "The Julian H. Steward collection of Western Numic sound recordings", Phoebe A. Hearst Museum of Anthropology, University of California, Berkeley, http://cla.berkeley.edu/item/11692.
Repository: Phoebe A. Hearst Museum of Anthropology
Preferred citation: Hunting-lonesome song, 24-2909, in "The Julian H. Steward collection of Western Numic sound recordings", Phoebe A. Hearst Museum of Anthropology, University of California, Berkeley, http://cla.berkeley.edu/item/11710.
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Description:Museum (14- Catalogue) note: "Tarayi." Distributed on California Indian Music Project, Sierra region, tape 14, side A. Original cylinder 14-2627a. 180 speed.
Repository: Phoebe A. Hearst Museum of Anthropology
Preferred citation: Magpie's Song (Pabuhikonop), 24-2893, in "The Julian H. Steward collection of Western Numic sound recordings", Phoebe A. Hearst Museum of Anthropology, University of California, Berkeley, http://cla.berkeley.edu/item/11694.
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Preferred citation: Miscellaneous words and phrases; includes directions, LA 31.033, in "The Sydney M. Lamb collection of Mono sound recordings", Survey of California and Other Indian Languages, University of California, Berkeley, http://cla.berkeley.edu/item/18720.
Preferred citation: Miscellaneous words and phrases; includes elicitation of simple sentences, LA 31.031, in "The Sydney M. Lamb collection of Mono sound recordings", Survey of California and Other Indian Languages, University of California, Berkeley, http://cla.berkeley.edu/item/18718.
Description:Keeling catalog note: "The game is described in Steward (1933:286)." Distributed on California Indian Music Project, Sierra region, tape 14, side A. Original cylinder 14-2635. 180 speed.
Repository: Phoebe A. Hearst Museum of Anthropology
Preferred citation: Naiapunida (Basket Hiding Game), 24-2904, in "The Julian H. Steward collection of Western Numic sound recordings", Phoebe A. Hearst Museum of Anthropology, University of California, Berkeley, http://cla.berkeley.edu/item/11705.
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Description:Keeling catalog note: "The local version of the hand game is discussed in Steward (1933:285-86)." Distributed on California Indian Music Project, Sierra region, tape 14, side B. Original cylinder 14-2638b. 180 speed.
Repository: Phoebe A. Hearst Museum of Anthropology
Preferred citation: Old Bishop Hand Game Song, 24-2910, in "The Julian H. Steward collection of Western Numic sound recordings", Phoebe A. Hearst Museum of Anthropology, University of California, Berkeley, http://cla.berkeley.edu/item/11711.
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Description:Museum (14- Catalogue) note: "Pamakwaju wainii wi idu." Museum catalog note: "Legend song." Distributed on California Indian Music Project, Sierra region, tape 14, side A. Original cylinder 14-2628b. 180 speed.
Repository: Phoebe A. Hearst Museum of Anthropology
Preferred citation: Pamakwaju's song, 24-2896, in "The Julian H. Steward collection of Western Numic sound recordings", Phoebe A. Hearst Museum of Anthropology, University of California, Berkeley, http://cla.berkeley.edu/item/11697.
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