Dialect lists, 1958 - 1960

File — crate: R043821235, Reel: 5000027055443

Identifier: AMPS 2022/06. Series 2. Sub-Series 2/1. File 2/1/10

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

1958 - 1960

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

Maori

Additional Description

Physical Facet

7" SP tape, recorded at 3 3/4 and 7 1/2 ips.

General

Original catalogue number: 0031.

1. Jim Milroy's dialect list, Ruātoki
2. George Ngata's dialect list, East Coast: Includes: 'adopted'; 'foot'; 'cough'; 'open'; 'spider'; 'wash'; and idioms