Oral history interview with John Brown

Title

Oral history interview with John Brown

Narrator

Brown, John

Date

2/2/2017

Description

John Brown, a maker of bows and arrows and wooden canoes, talks about growing up and learning about his Creek heritage. He explains how he first started making bows and arrows and how he became involved with the Creek Bow Shooters Society. He describes the work that goes into creating these items and how he and this group work to demonstrate the history and culture of the bow and arrow for the Creek Nation. He discusses the work he does for the Creek Nation outside of this group and how much he enjoys teaching others about this culture. He also comments on the traditional dugout canoe he and the bow shooter group made and how they actually floated it down a river. He goes into detail about this process and how important it is to recognize tribal history.

Interviewer

Little Thunder, Julie Pearson

Keyword

Oklahoma Native Artists; Creek heritage; Art education; Creative process

Subject

Indians of North America; Artists; Interviews; Bow and arrow making; Indians of North America--Material culture; Woodwork; Indians of North America--Boats

Spatial

Okmulgee, Oklahoma; Alabama

Citation of material

Oklahoma Oral History Research Program-Oklahoma State University

Find It

https://cdm17279.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/ona/id/35