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Langley, Charles ( - ). Collection, 1995, 2003

 Collection
Identifier: UAAMC-MSS-0293

Scope and Contents

On March 6, 2003, Mr. Langley met with two of the last known Louisiana traiteurs in Maurice, LA, where they had a conversation about their practices and their sense of loss in the changing world. This collection contains typed draft conversations and experiences meeting with the traiteurs. The collection also contains handwritten copies of their prayers.

Charles Langley donated this collection.

Dates

  • 1995, 2003

Biographical / Historical

Charles Langley was born in England, but currently resides in New Mexico. He is a journalist and author who specializes in writing about traditional medicine, especially Navajo medicine. His books include "Meeting the Medicine Man: An Englishman’s Travels Among the Navajo" and "Spirit Land – The Peyote Diaries of Charles Langley."

Extent

3 Volumes (3 folders contained materials)

Language of Materials

English

Title
Charles Langley Collection
Status
Completed
Author
Zack Stein
Date
07/28/2021
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Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the University Archives and Acadiana Manuscripts Collection Repository

Contact:
Edith Garland Dupré Library
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
400 East St. Mary Blvd.
Lafayette LA 70503 United States
337-482-6031