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Tom Kaquitts, Aug. 23, 1951.

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Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Scope & Content
Reference copy available. Summary available.
Date Range
1951
Reference Code
S37 / 65
Description Level
6 / Item
Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Series
I.D. Peter and Catharine Whyte sound recordings
Reference Code
S37 / 65
Date Range
1951
Physical Description
1 sound recording
Scope & Content
Reference copy available. Summary available.
Content Details
Source: Tom Kaquitts Date: August 23, 1951 Interviewed by: Peter and Catharine Whyte Speed: 7 ½ “Tom Kaquitts, Aug. 23, 1951” Tom Kaquitts tells story told to him by William Twin – story of goodstoney. First preacher to visit Indians at Rocky Mountain House – he tried to change them. Tom signs a few songs. Rocky Mountains – abundance of game and buffalo driven to area. Morley – at first there was no school on reserve, Rev. John McDougall visited his father and Grandfather; McDougall Orphanage School. Tom sees need for more education. Animals – getting sick from licking salt off the highway.
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