Charles Eagle Plume

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CHARLES EAGLE PLUME



Performance photograph, Executives' Club, Grand Ball Room, Sherman Hotel, Chicago International News Service Photo




America's Foremost Interpreter of Indian Lore, Life and Culture



REDPATH BUREAU





CHARLES EAGLE PLUME



Brilliant Young Anthropologist and Philosopher, Who Is an Authentic Interpreter of Indian Lore, Life and Culture, a Keen Humorist and a Captivating Speaker, America's Foremost Indian Dancer




In CHARLES EAGLE PLUME the Redpath Bureau has discovered a young platform genius, who, in a genuine, sincere and authoritative way, can interpret Indian life and lore.  Wherever he has appeared, they hail him as the greatest Indian dancer, entertainer and interpreter of the Indian of our day.  And, above all, he has a keen sense of humor.  He amazes his audience with his sensational dancing.  While they chuckle over his wit, he never takes them out of the Indian atmosphere that he puts them into at the beginning of his program.  His costumes are beautiful, authentic and very valuable.




Charles Eagle Plume was born and raised in Indian country (Montana) by a French-Indian mother and a German father.  From his old grandmother, more than anyone else—a Sarcee-Blackfoot—he got much of his early Indian lore.  Eagle Plume is a graduate of the University of Colorado.





The Eagle Plume Lecture Programs



INDIAN LORE, LIFE AND CULTURE


THE INDIAN AS AN ARTIST


THE INDIAN'S ROAD TO GOD


THE INDIAN'S CONTRIBUTION TO AMERICAN CIVILIZATION


MAKING MEDICINE





Some Evidence of Eagle Plume's Sensational Success As a Platform Star



Whitman College, Walla Walla, Wash., Clifford Hammar.




Men of world-wide reputation have appeared at Whitman College.  Some of them have been rather expensive.  But there was never one who surpassed Eagle Plume either as a speaker or as an entertainer.  He held his audience spellbound.  His comments upon the Indian's contribution to our civilization, upon the developments of primitive languages, and upon world affairs in general were scholarly, and his command of his audience was superb.




Central State Teachers College, Mt. Pleasant, Mich., E. C. Warriner, President.




In Charles Eagle Plume you have one of the very best attractions on the platform today.  His wit, humor, philosophy and perfect interpretation of Indian dances combine to make this an entertainment of the highest order.  Our entire student population, with faculty as well, sat spellbound during his appearance.  Many said it was the best public address they had ever heard.




University of Buffalo, N. Y., Ellis Ott, Chairman Convocation Programs.




EXCELLENT.  Many students remarked it was the best program they have heard and seen.  The largest audience in years heard him.  An unqualified success.




State University, Bowling Green, O., John Schwarz.




Charles Eagle Plume probably was the best enjoyed of all our evening programs.




Michigan State Lecture Committee, E. Lansing, Mich., C. P. Halligan.




The reports of his lecture and exposition in the public press have been very flattering.  You should not hesitate to recommend him with entire confidence of his ability to please and satisfy a most discriminating audience.




(N.B. This was Mr. Eagle Plume's second appearance at Michigan State).




Eastern Kentucky State Teachers College, Richmond, Ky., H. L. Donovan, Pres.




We have never had an entertainer to captivate an audience as he did.  This man is by far the best interpreter of Indian lore, life and culture that I have ever met.  
He should be brought to every college and high school in the nation.  He has a message which young Americans should hear.




Chicago Daily News—Mrs. Clarence Hough Scores Triumph in Eagle Plume's Recital of Indian Dancing.


With the gratification of 200 friends of the drama at stake, Mrs. Clarence Hough scored a triumph yesterday.  It was solely on her recommendation that the Chicago Drama League directors invited Charles Eagle Plume, the Indian dancer and lecturer, to appear on the stage of the Arts Club.  And it was on her that the members showered congratulations—and embraces—after their stirring session in the club's lovely lounge.




Evanston (Ill.) Drama League, Fay Polk, Program Chairman.




Eagle Plume seems to have everything—a keen sense of humor, exquisite grace and beauty in his dancing, beautiful and authentic costumes, an amazing fluent use of the English language, and the ability to carry through an entire continuous program of dancing and exposition of his subject without the slightest trace of strain and with great dramatic intensity … His program moves with almost incredible smoothness and inspiring rapidity and he grasps and holds his audience from beginning to end.




Men's Club of Sinai, Chicago, Julius M. Kahn.




A most unique entertainer, combining as he does the ability of interesting his audiences in customs, sign language, dances and songs of the Indian, and the ability to demonstrate all this clearly and with talent.




Goodwyn Institute, Memphis, Tenn., C. C. Ogilvie, Director.




Excellent in every way.  He drew an unusually large audience, held them absolutely quiet while talking, and delighted them with his Indian stories, songs and dances.  He is unique and a real artist.




University Club, Waukegan, Ill., Kurt Kiesow, Pres.




Charles Eagle Plume was excellently versed in his subject.  His philosophy, his presentation, platform appearance and general demeanor were perfect.  His knowledge of history is miraculous.  His sense of humor is astounding.  After hearing him, we certainly can recommend him for any audience.




Foreman's Club, Youngstown, Ohio, Al Getchey




One of the finest speakers the Mahoning Valley Foreman's Club has had the privilege of listening to.  His wit and humor were excellent; his message a masterpiece.




Teachers' Club, Green Bay, Wis., Tekla E. Stutz.




All who heard him were entranced.  He not only has a most excellent program, but he, himself, is most charming.  Now I know that every word your representative said about him is true—and then some.




Teachers' Institute, Manitowoc, Wis., John J. Rappel.




One of the most interesting and successful numbers ever put on by the Association in its 42 years of existence.




Teachers' Institute, Owosso, Mich., Susan E. Fear, Commissioner of Schools.




Charles Eagle Plume went beyond our expectations.  He talked twice on the afternoon program and it seemed the interest of the teachers never lagged—in fact we could have stayed another hour.




(N.B. Eagle Plume was engaged for three additional days at Owosso).




Chicago, Englewood Woman's Club, Zillah D. Foster.




A most fascinating entertainer who held his audience spellbound.  My club members tell me it is the outstanding program of the year.




Chicago, Irving Park Woman's Club, Mrs. Helen Evans, Program Chairman.




I can sincerely say that Charles Eagle Plume was one of the most spectacular attractions we have ever had on our program.




Detroit New Century Club, Clare Hagey, Program Chairman.




His artistry, his versatility, his brilliant mind, but above all else, his message will remain with our members as a treasured memory.




Toledo, O., Woman's Educational Club, Mrs. M. F. Baker, Program Chairman.




He is surely an artist in his line.  His rhythmic sense is unsurpassed and his poetry of expression is thoroughly harmonious with it.




Progress Club, South Bend, Ind., Mrs. M. Sanford.




Many members thought it was the finest program ever to appear here.  His diction and manners are perfect.  His talk should be published and live on.




High School Dubuque, Iowa, A. A. Morr (Second Appearance).




I cannot add anything and I will not subtract anything from my previous statement.  He was liked and enjoyed better than before.  He is a marvelous man and I have the highest admiration for his ability, sincerity and dramatic power.




Abraham Lincoln H. S., Council Bluffs, Iowa, G. W. Kirn, Prin.




He was superior.  He is very dramatic in his presentation of the anthropology of the Indians.  He interspersed his lecture with action and humor.  He held the pupils spell-bound.  He did more than entertain them.  He gave them an appreciation of the contribution that the Indian has made to civilization in a most striking manner.  Many of the pupils and teachers said it was the finest assembly we have ever had.




Public Schools, Stanton, Mich., Herold C. Rader.




Eagle Plume was marvelous.  He gave seventeen lectures to our children and won the hearts of all by his sincerity and real ability.




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