Aobaa [ Ambae] and Niuean Swadesh lists, October, 1959

File — crate: R043821235, Reel: 5000027055456

Identifier: AMPS 2022/06. Series 1. Sub-Series 1/2. File 1/2/7

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The collection contains many recordings relating to Te Reo Māori, but also contains field recordings and word lists from a wide range of languages from the Pacific region, including: Niue; Fiji; New Guinea; Rapanui; Tokelau; Java and more.

As well as field recordings there are items which relate to teaching activities, such as lessons from his popular work ‘Let’s Learn Māori’.

Dates

October, 1959

Creator

From the Collection: Biggs, Bruce (Person)

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Conditions Governing Access

PARTLY RESTRICTED.

Extent

From the Collection: 6.29 metres (Includes 312 open-reel tapes and 3 audio cassettes)

Language of Materials

Niuean

Additional Description

Physical Facet

7" SP tape, recorded at 7 1/2 FTM.

General

Original catalogue number: 0043.

Track listing

1. Language of Aobaa [Ambae] in the New Hebrides Group [Vanuatu]: List starts at 'adopted'; informant is a 15 year old student of St Stephens School, Aobaa
2. Niuean language Swadesh list, by Miss B. Miles: Word list from 'rain' to 'water'