An "atmosphere of culture and high purpose" : family influences in a changing America -- "They don't know what bliss is!" : Curtis's musical adolescence -- "I am full of plans" : Curtis discovers native Americans and their music -- "The pencil in the hand of the Indian" : Curtis and the Indians' book -- "The white friend" : Curtis and Indian reform -- Folk songs of a "very musical race" : Curtis and African American music -- "The spirit of the real America" : Curtis's search for an American identity.