Dance Hall of the Dead, Screenplay (undated).
This document is the first draft of a motion picture screenplay based on Dance Hall of the Dead, written by Tony Hillerman.
Dance Hall of the Dead (1973)
Dance Hall of the Dead, Manuscript, p.1-117 (undated).
This draft was typed on 3-ring binder paper. The copy appears to be a later draft and does not bear any editing marks.
Dance Hall of the Dead, Assorted draft pages (undated).
This is a file of assorted notes and partial drafts for Dance Hall of the Dead. It does not comprise a complete manuscript.
Dance Hall of the Dead, Draft, p.1-214 (undated).
This is an early draft of Dance Hall of the Dead, with numerous handwritten edits.
Dance Hall of the Dead, Notebook and Chapter List (undated).
This is one of Hillerman's "idea notebooks" which contains story outline notes and character sketches. The notebook is handwritten, so full text searching is not available.
heel
The meaty part of the hand between the palm and the wrist. There is a corresponding portion of the foot also known as the heel, which is the part of the foot that typically strikes the ground first when walking or running.
grimace
A facial expression indicating disgust, wry irony, displeasure, pain, or some level of emotional or physical discomfort.
kerosene
A flammable liquid that is used to fuel stoves, furnaces, and lamps. It can also be burned as a commercial jet fuel. Also called paraffin oil, kerosene is a mix of hydrocarbons. Due to its stability compared to other types of fuel, it can be easily handled and transported. Before the prevalence of electricity, kerosene was widely used for lighting.
topknot
Usually refers to hair tufted or tied into a ball or bun at the top of the head. Can also refer to feathers, ribbons, or other forms of head dress at the crown of the head.
gall bladder
A small organ that releases bile, a bitter and acidic substance, into the small intestine.
In Native American cultures, the gallbladder is used to make a variety of traditional medicines. The gall from many animals can be used for similar effect, including those of eagles, mountain lions, bears, skunks, and occasionally sheep, wolves, badgers, and deer. Navajos carry this medicine with them for protection against witches, corpse poison, and strangers. It is most often carried on their person when they are in a crowd, or when traveling outside their home territory, particularly where there could be witches.