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nshsf1942: Spring is finally in the air! We're excited for warmer temperatures which make traveling to all the fantastic museums in Nebraska a bit easier! Photo of the John G Neihardt Center in Bancroft, NE

mindparasitess: For those of you who want some deep reading, check out: Stages of Evil: Occultism in Western Theater and Drama, Night's Black Agents by Anthony Harris, Black Elk Speaks by John G. Neihardt. Interested in more? maybe I will make another thread! This is the tip of the weird iceberg

WaterVole: "Crazy Horse dreamed and went into the world where there is nothing but the spirits of things. That is the real world that is behind this one, and everything we see here is something like a shadow from that world… – Black Elk Black Elk Speaks, by John G Neihardt.

b2l_History: Before his most fabulous adventure (celebrated by John G. Neihardt in The Song of Hugh Glass and by Frederick Manfred in Lord Grizzly), Hugh Glass was captured by the buccaneer Jean Lafitte and turned pirate himself until his first chance t...

hoeger16nrtz: The Sixth Grandfather: Black Elk's Teachings Given to John G Neihardt SRPULHM

HumanitiesNe: Learn about the lives of John and Mona Neihardt and their dedication to art and beauty today at 2 p.m. CDT at the John G. Neihardt Historical Site in Bancroft!

b2l_Literature: American poet and writer John G. Neihardt (1881–1973) possessed an inquiring and spiritual mind. Those qualities came to the fore in Black Elk Speaks, the story of the Lakota holy man Black Elk, for which he is best remembered. Over the cou...

GoldenSouI_: 8. Black Elk Speaks: The Complete Edition by Black Elk, John G. Neihardt, Philip J. Deloria, Vine Deloria Jr.

Tonygroulx: Reading: "Black Elk Speaks: Being the Life Story of a Holy Man of the Oglala Sioux," by John G. Neihardt.

MurrayPura: 3 of 5 stars to Black Elk Speaks by John G. Neihardt

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b2l_Literature: American poet and writer John G. Neihardt (1881–1973) possessed an inquiring and spiritual mind. Those qualities came to the fore in Black Elk Speaks, the story of the Lakota holy man Black Elk, for which he is best remembered. Over the cou...

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dmartyn76: Black Elk Speaks: Being the Life Story of a Holy Man of the Oglala Sioux by John G. Neihardt

SoDakPB: In this rare 1962 film from the SDPB archives, we listen as John G. Neihardt reads from his book, "Black Elk Speaks". Ben Black Elk translates his father's words into English.

SoDakPB: In this rare 1962 film from the SDPB archives, we listen as John G. Neihardt reads from his book, "Black Elk Speaks". Ben Black Elk translates his father's words into English.

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soklibrarysys: The Let’s Talk About It “Myth and Literature,” will feature “Black Elk Speaks” by John G. Neihardt at Davis Public Library on Tuesday, September 6th at 6:00 PM. Dr. Ken Hada will serve as the evening’s scholar. Free and open to the public. For more info, call (580) 369-2468.

fah451bks: New Books - Black Elk Speaks by John G. Neihardt (1996, Hardcover, New)

torrehomerica: I cried very hard, and I thought it might be better if my crying would kill me; then I could be in the outer world where nothing is ever in despair. (John G. Neihardt, Black Elk Speaks, p. 183).

Orgetorix: Check out this book: "Black Elk Speaks: The Complete Edition" by John G. Neihardt, Vine Deloria, Philip J. Deloria

JeffF_WPNews: Got a call from staff at The John G. Neihardt State Historic Site in Bancroft about an amazing donation the museum received of indigenous/Native American art, pottery & rugs. I'll have the full story & more photos in the June 2 issue of the West Point News & Wisner News-Chronicle

JodiGehr: 4 of 5 stars to Black Elk Speaks by John G. Neihardt

JaneNorman: A Nebraska house where poet and author John G. Neihardt is said to have once lived was a total loss in the fire: 'There was no way' to stop wildfire in 50 mph winds, says survivor

NorthPlattePost: ‘There was no way’ to stop Neb. wildfire in 50 mph winds, says survivor: A wildfire Saturday destroyed a house that the owner says was once a home where famed poet and author John G. Neihardt lived until it was moved out of Bancroft. The house sat along…

PostPanhandle: ‘There was no way’ to stop Neb. wildfire in 50 mph winds, says survivor: A wildfire Saturday destroyed a house that the owner says was once a home where famed poet and author John G. Neihardt lived until it was moved out of Bancroft. The house sat along…

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Robertsixto2: How could men get fat by being bad and starve by being good? I thought and thought about my vision, and it made me very sad. John G Neihardt, Black Elk Speaks:

Annwriter: 5 of 5 stars to Black Elk Speaks by John G. Neihardt

UNOAlumni: THIS DAY IN UNO HISTORY 1-28-35: Nebraska Poet Laureate John G. Neihardt begins 11 days of lectures at Omaha University. Three years previous he had written the landmark "Black Elk Speaks," recounting the the story of the Oglala Lakota medicine man.

pussels68: The book on the table is Black Elk Speaks is a 1932 book by John G. Neihardt,, who relates the story of Black Elk, an Oglala Lakota medicine man. Black Elk spoke in Lakota and Black Elk's son, Ben Black Elk, who was present during the talks, translated his father's words . ❤

WSC_ConnLibrary: History of Peterson Fine Arts Part 9/9: First Event in Ramsey Theatre, Oct 12, 1965. John G. Neihardt read a selection of his poetry and was awarded the Distinguish Service Award by President Brandenburg. See full account:

Three_Ninjas: Sources:

LotharBirkner: “Sometimes dreams are wiser than waking.” ( John G Neihardt, Black Elk Speaks )

Page_Upon_Page: John G. Neihardt, Man and Poet (Published: 1920) Full text:

TheStater: Read about the John G. Neihardt Conference here!

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ThunderBleeding: "Only those who have had visions of the thunder beings of the west can act as heyokas. They have sacred power and they share some of this with all the people, but they do it through funny actions." --Black Elk, "Black Elk Speaks" (w/John G. Neihardt, 2008 Ed., p. 149) 1/3

781Moksha2011: Black Elk Speaks: The Complete Edition: Neihardt, John G., Deloria, Philip J., Deloria Jr., Vine: 9780803283916:

erinetree: black elk speak being the life story of a holy man of the oglala sioux as told through john g neihardt

nebraskalife: John G. Neihardt was named Nebraska Poet Laureate 100 years ago. Read about the word sender from Bancroft in the July/August 2021 issue of Nebraska Life. Subscribe today at

Ae2Multimedia: Black Elk Speaks: The story of the Oglala Lakota visionary and healer Nicholas Black Elk (1863–1950) by John G. Neihardt (Paperback)...

PoetryMenu: It's an honor that, tomorrow at 1pm, I'll be speaking at the State Capitol in celebration of the 100th anniversary of John G. Neihardt being named Nebraska's Poet Laureate. (Come out and join me!)

TodThiele: John G. Neihardt explored spiritual beliefs as he says they were told to him by Black Elk (1863–1950), an Oglala Lakota and Catholic. Neihardt is non-Native. In the late 20th century, his work was criticized as diverging from, and misrepresenting, Lakota beliefs and ceremonies.

Jeff__Ostler: The Sixth Grandfather: Black Elk's Teachings as Given to John G. Neihardt (1985). Edited the original transcripts of Black Elk's conversations with Neihardt. Allowed us to see how Neihardt shaped and sometimes distorted Black Elk's story.

BisonBooksUNP: EAGLE VOICE REMEMBERS is translator John G. Neihardt's thoughtful interpretation of Sioux history and traditions. This Bison Classic is not only a record of the old Sioux's way of life but also a reflection on shared human experience.

carsonvaughan: Had an absolute blast today at the 40th annual John G. Neihardt Foundation Spring Conference! Fascinating presentations on Loren Eiseley, Mari Sandoz and the “Absent Narrative of American Indian Authors.” Thanks to all who attended both online and in person!

BackwatersPress: It's National Poetry Month, and we're celebrating by featuring a poet every day. Today's poet feature is for Poet Laureate in Perpetuity of Nebraska, John G. Neihardt. He is the author of A CYCLE OF THE WEST, BLACK ELK SPEAKS and many other works of poetry and prose.

CDRH_UNL: "Easter 1923" by Nebraska's Poet Laureate John G. Neihardt appeared in the April 1, 1923 Omaha Bee:

HistoryNebraska: On this date 100 years ago, the Nebraska state legislature became the first to name a state poet laureate. That poet was John G. Neihardt of Bancroft.

ExcitedUttRead: John G. Neihardt with Dick Cavett - YouTube

ExcitedUttRead: SDPB Archives: John G. Neihardt Reads From Black Elk Speaks - YouTube

NPTelegraph: The John G. Neihardt State Historic Site in Bancroft has several programs planned to mark the anniversary, starting with an April 24 conference with author Carson Vaughan as the keynote speaker.

nonpareilonline: The John G. Neihardt State Historic Site in Bancroft has several programs planned to mark the anniversary, starting with an April 24 conference with author Carson Vaughan as the keynote speaker.

scj: The John G. Neihardt State Historic Site in Bancroft has several programs planned to mark the anniversary, starting with an April 24 conference with author Carson Vaughan as the keynote speaker.

theindependent: The John G. Neihardt State Historic Site in Bancroft has several programs planned to mark the anniversary, starting with an April 24 conference with author Carson Vaughan as the keynote speaker.

sbstarherald: The John G. Neihardt State Historic Site in Bancroft has several programs planned to mark the anniversary, starting with an April 24 conference with author Carson Vaughan as the keynote speaker.

KearneyHub: The John G. Neihardt State Historic Site in Bancroft has several programs planned to mark the anniversary, starting with an April 24 conference with author Carson Vaughan as the keynote speaker.

PennsUniversity: 2021 marks 100 years since John G. Neihardt became Nebraska's first poet laureate - Kearney Hub

AgonyAuntClaire: 2021 marks 100 years since John G. Neihardt became Nebraska's first poet laureate - Grand Island Independent

JournalStarNews: The John G. Neihardt State Historic Site in Bancroft has several programs planned to mark the anniversary, starting with an April 24 conference with author Carson Vaughan as the keynote speaker.

LJSNebraskaNews: The John G. Neihardt State Historic Site in Bancroft has several programs planned to mark the anniversary, starting with an April 24 conference with author Carson Vaughan as the keynote speaker.

pathofex: 2021 marks 100 years since John G. Neihardt became Nebraska’s first poet laureate

carsonvaughan: Thrilled and honored (and a little terrified) to be delivering the Keynote Address next month at the John G. Neihardt Center in Bancroft. Link for more:

carsonvaughan: "Science," wrote the poet John G. Neihardt, is simply "Common Sense in long pants."

carsonvaughan: "The fundamental greatness of a poem is commensurate with the mood of the whole, even as the fundamental greatness of Nebraska's new capitol is in the totality of the architectural dream, yet either, to be of value, must be shared." -- John G. Neihardt

aemossberg: On page 202 of 298 of Black Elk Speaks, by John G. Neihardt

aemossberg: On page 183 of 298 of Black Elk Speaks, by John G. Neihardt

aemossberg: On page 158 of 298 of Black Elk Speaks, by John G. Neihardt: "a man who has a vision is ...

aemossberg: On page 124 of 298 of Black Elk Speaks, by John G. Neihardt

billgray52: Something for you a great Book : Black Elk Speaks, by John G. Neihardt the life story of a Lakota Sioux medicine man.

aemossberg: On page 100 of 298 of Black Elk Speaks, by John G. Neihardt

aemossberg: On page 50 of 298 of Black Elk Speaks, by John G. Neihardt: "Father, should we not offer...

aemossberg: On page 28 of 298 of Black Elk Speaks, by John G. Neihardt

YourPdfs: Black Elk Speaks is a 1932 book by American poet and author John G. Neihardt that tells the story of Black Elk, Oglala Lakota medicine man. Black Elk spoke in Lakota and Black Elk's son, Ben Black Elk, who was present during the talk, translated his

UNOAlumni: THIS DAY IN UNO HISTORY 1-28-35: Nebraska Poet Laureate John G. Neihardt begins 11 days of lectures at Omaha University. Three years previous he had written the landmark "Black Elk Speaks," recounting the the story of the Oglala Lakota medicine man. 1/2

grnpointer: Book 6: Black Elk Speaks by John G. Neihardt. In the 30's, Neihardt convinced Lakota medicine man Nicholas Black Elk to tell him the story of his life, and the religious visions he had before the Lakota were routed by the US Army in the late 19th C.

JJ56123: >>" I thought and thought about my vision, and it made me very sad.” John G. Neihardt

BisonBooksUNP: John G. Neihardt’s masterpiece A CYCLE OF THE WEST celebrates the land and legends of the Old West in 5 narrative poems that weave into an unforgettable epic of discovery, tragedy, and courage. Get the Bison Classic for 50% off with discount code 6HLW20:

HamzaAr85202217: Black Elk Speaks is a 1932 book by American poet and author John G. Neihardt that tells the story of Black Elk, Oglala Lakota medicine man. Black Elk spoke in Lakota and Black Elk's son, Ben Black Elk, who was present during the talk, translated his father

antiquebooksden: BLACK ELK SPEAKS, BEING THE LIFE STORY OF A HOLY MAN OF THE OGALALA SIOUX by JOHN G. NEIHARDT (FLAMING RAINBOW)

HamzaAr85202217: Black Elk Speaks is a 1932 book by American poet and author John G. Neihardt that tells the story of Black Elk, Oglala Lakota medicine man.

antiquebooksden: BLACK ELK SPEAKS, BEING THE LIFE STORY OF A HOLY MAN OF THE OGALALA SIOUX by JOHN G. NEIHARDT (FLAMING RAINBOW)

HamzaAr85202217: Black Elk Speaks is a 1932 book by American poet and author John G. Neihardt that tells the story of Black Elk, Oglala Lakota medicine man.

busaichedelic: 4 of 5 stars to Black Elk Speaks by John G. Neihardt

Colin_TBTAMC: I do appreciate a reading list that takes me where I'd never, in my well-meaning ignorance, otherwise go. This afternoon, I arrived at 'Black Elk Speaks, as told through John G. Neihardt'.

busaichedelic: On page 132 of 410 of Black Elk Speaks, by John G. Neihardt: "There were many lies, but ...

busaichedelic: On page 59 of 410 of Black Elk Speaks, by John G. Neihardt: Copious endnotes clear up Ne...

stuckinspincycl: Black Elk Speaks by Nicholas Black Elk as told through John G Neihardt (Flaming Rainbow) Dwellings by Linda Hogan

chipsNicecream: “It was a continual drain on [her] strength.” The Sixth Grandfather: Black Elk’s Teachings Given to John G Neihardt

travelanita1: In the summer of 1930, as part of his research into the Native American perspective on the Ghost Dance movement, the poet and writer John G. Neihardt, already the Nebraska poet laureate, received the necessary permission from the Bureau of Indian Affairs to go to the Pine Ridge..

TimGAnderson: Also by John G. Neihardt in "The Song of Hugh Glass."

DTWIESE: 2)in the 1880s, he watched the near extermination of the buffalo by profit-crazed white hunters. In 1931 he gave this statement of his beliefs to anthropologist John G. Neihardt. A close reading reveals the philosophical basis for Black Elk's reverence for the earth and its life

jodielynne_: The first day of August in Nebraska is John G Neihardt day. Here is some of my family history.



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