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American Indian Oral History: Interview with Al Fast Horse, Interview Date: 1977 May 12, Date Digitized: 1/30/2017

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Identifier: MSS0018_au006

Scope and Contents

An oral history interview with Al Fast Horse. This interview was conducted by Hugh Reilly on May 12, 1977. Al Fast Horse was a full blooded Sioux from the Brule Tribe of the Rosebud Reservation. Al Fast Horse was educated by his grandfather in the traditional way of the Lakota tribes including the skills necessary to become the tribal medicine man. In this interview, Al Fast Horse talked about his vision to find the Medicine Hat Horse, how his vision came to fruition, and how his vision moved on to health care and other needs on the reservations.

Dates

  • Interview Date: 1977 May 12
  • Date Digitized: 1/30/2017

Creator

Language of Materials

English

Conditions Governing Access

Users are required to listen the streaming audio available online. Due to their fragile nature, the original audiocassettes may not be played in Archives & Special Collections.

Extent

1 Cassettes

Materials Specific Details

audio

Materials Specific Details

Original format: cassette tape; Digital format: mp3

General

Interviewer: Hugh Reilly

Duration

Runtime: 01:02:18

Repository Details

Part of the University of Nebraska at Omaha Archives & Special Collections Repository

Contact:
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