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CHARLES EAGLE PLUME



America's Foremost Interpreter of Indian Lore, Life and Culture The Purpose of Eagle Plume's Presentations




All of Eagle Plume's programs are presented in beautiful and authentic costumes, the significance of which he explains.  He demonstrates the different dance steps of the various tribes and gives their meanings.




He shows the part sign or hand talk has played in civilization in discussing the growth of languages.  He sings some of the primitive songs, tells about the musical scale and its value to modern composers.




The position of women in Indian society, the function of tribal government, the tremendous influence Indian culture has had on the world and how it was the means of regenerating a decadent European civilization—are discussed.




Eagle Plume shows how deeply modern man is indebted to his forebears.  The ancient history of all races is illustrated in the life of the American Indian.  Advance in civilization is made through the exchange of cultural factors, and retarded by hate and racial prejudice.




Eagle Plume always teaches his audience a great deal about Indians.  But what is more important he teaches them about MAN, his past, his present civilization and his possibilities in the future.




HERE IS THE PLATFORM'S FINEST LECTURE-ENTERTAINMENT




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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


THE INDIAN'S MOTHER EARTH





Eagle Plume, the Outstanding Platform Success



University of Buffalo, N. Y., Ellis Ott.




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




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).




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.




Western State Teachers College, Kalamazoo, Mich., John C. Hoekje
.




Ace high!  A-1!




Luther College, Decorah, Iowa, H. A. Talle
.




His program ranks with the best we have had here.  His artistry in the Indian dances was superb.  He is a gentleman of culture.




Wofford College, Spartanburg, S. C., J. A. Gamewell
.




We could not have selected a more instructive or pleasing speaker.




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
.




Northern State Teachers College, Marquette, Mich., W. H. Pearce, Pres
.




(Return Engagement).  About 200% plus.




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.




Miami University, Oxford, O., E. J. Ashbaugh




The best interpreter of Indian thought and custom that we have had on the campus.  I most highly recommend him to a college audience.




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.




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.




Fort Worth Frontier Fiesta, Raymond Harrington
.




Charles Eagle Plume made over a hundred talks for the Frontier Fiesta and really did great work.  His radio talks also caused wide comment.




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.




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.




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.




The Drama Round Table, Chicago


He held the interest of his audience every moment.  The dances and costumes were colorful and picturesque.  A real artist in every sense of the word.




Michigan Education Asso., H. C. Rader, Stanton, Mich., Chairman, Region 4
.




I wish to offer a special recommendation for Charles Eagle Plume.  He appeared for 20 lectures in our county last year.  He holds audiences spell-bound for long periods with his fine flow of English and his intense purpose.  I don't believe there is a more colorful and capable figure on the American platform today.




Teachers Institute, Belvidere, Ill., Fred C. Keeler, County Supt
.




A wonderful entertainer and lecturer.  He gave a vivid and clear presentation of the Indian's place in world history.  Permit me to thank you for suggesting him for my Institute program.




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.




Michigan Education Asso., Lansing, Mich., A. J. Phillips, Ex. Secy
.




Charles Eagle Plume's appearance at Alpena was received with great acclaim.  I would not hesitate to recommend him for any appearance before teacher groups in this state.




Teachers Club, Dayton, O., Elizabeth V. Kennedy




He held his audience spellbound from the first to the last word.  They were delighted with the beauty of his dancing, and his unique manner of interpreting the life and culture of his people, and his keen sense of humor.  An enjoyable and worthwhile program, indeed.




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.




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.




Woman's Club, Highland Park, Mich., Helena L. Prakken
.




One of the best speakers and most interesting men's night programs we have ever had.




Men's Club of Sinai Temple, 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.




Junior College, Jackson, Mich., Dean S. Spencer, Prin
.




Everybody delighted with him.  A big, big, big hit.




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