Being an historian and storyteller, I only tell stories and histories of my people. I do not use material or cultural matters of other native groups. I have shared these stories and lectures from first grade to college and university levels from New Jersey to California and points in-between.
I specialize in "modern" stories. These stories are ones heard during my lifetime. They are not myths or legends which can be found all over New York State in practically every library, having been recorded many times. My forte is the ever-popular 'spook' story which is evident in my published collections.
These are stories I heard as told by our moms, dads, uncles, cousins and the greatest of all storytellers - our grandmas. These were hunting stories, war stories, drinking stories and the most popular - ghost stories.
The purpose of this site is to share and make available information on Seneca history and storytelling. I will not venture into the religious, political or linguistical aspects of my culture.
My books are made available as well as other titles. If you are interested in my books and if you have any questions, you may contact me at [email protected]
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Duce attended the Robinson Run School on old Route 17, Red House Indian School at Red House, New York, Salamanca Jr.-Sr. High School, Salamanca, New York and Vale Technical Institute, Blairsville, Pennsylvania. He studied English at Jamestown Community College, Jamestown, New York, corresponded with the Emmaus Bible School, Oak Park, Illinois and studied tax preparation with the Federated Tax Service and H & R Block.
Duce writes under the name of DuWayne Leslie Bowen in honor of his father, Leslie Bowen. "My father did not get to see my writings published. He is a part of me and his name will be a part of any book I might write."
His mother, Marcella Bowen, a renown doll-maker, resides in the City of Salamanca. She lives with her son, Winfield who is employed by the State of New York and enjoys driving stock cars at local tracks.
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