Alfred Theodor Leber recordings, 1911
Scope and Contents
Comprises 32 tracks originally recorded on wax cylinder in German Samoa (present-day Samoa) in 1911. The recordings were made by Alfred Theodor Leber, and copied onto open reel tape by Richard Moyle. The original cylinders and documentation are in the Archiv für Musikwissenschaft, Berlin.
Dates
- 1911
Creator
- From the Collection: Moyle, Richard M. (Person)
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Biographical / Historical
Alfred Theodor Leber (1881–1954) was a German ophthalmologist and member of a scientific expedition to German Samoa where he worked as a private lecturer.
Extent
From the Collection: 2.5 metres (Includes 119 open reel tapes, 7 compact discs, 6 sound discs, 1 Digital Audio Tape)
Language of Materials
Samoan
German
Physical Facet
7" SP tape with case recorded at 7 1/2 ips
General
Original catalogue number: 83/002 - 83/004; Leber Cyl 1-32
Repository Details
Part of the Archive of Māori and Pacific Sound, University of Auckland Repository
Level 3, General Library
5 Alfred Street
Private Bag 92109
Auckland 1010 New Zealand
+64 9 923 5008
amps@auckland.ac.nz