Papers, [192-]-[199-].

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Papers, [192-]-[199-].

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Papers belonging to or relating to the life and career of Molly Spotted Elk and her family, the Nelsons, documenting her accomplishments as a professional dancer and also writer and chronicler of traditional Penobscot tales and legends.

ca. 3 linear ft.

Northeast Archives of Folklore and Oral History, Maine Folklife Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 8061097

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McBride, Bunny

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Penobscot Indian Band

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Spotted Elk, Molly, 1903-1977

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Penobscot Indian, of Indian Island, Old Town, Me.; b. Molly Alice Nelson; became dancer in vaudeville and clubs in New York performing under name: Molly Spotted Elk; became dancer on Paris stage, marrying a French journalist, Jean Archambaud; fled France during the German occupation in World War II; writer and chronicler of traditional Penobscot tales and legends. From the description of Writings, [192-]-[197-]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70971754 Penobscot Indian, of In...

Nelson family.

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