Rotuman word lists and Māori news, 1959-06-28 - 1959-07-05

File — crate: R043821236, Reel: 5000027055466

Identifier: AMPS 2022/06. Series 1. Sub-Series 1/2. File 1/2/17

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

1959-06-28 - 1959-07-05

Creator

From the Collection: Biggs, Bruce (Person)

To request or comment

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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 7 1/2 ips.

General

Original catalogue number: 0053.

Track listing

1. Introduction in Rotuman
2. Rotuman Swadesh word list: Starts at 'drop' and is a 'minimally contrasting series'
3. 'Linguistic examples from pg.15 in Churchwood': Informants are Mrs Nielson (Rotuma) and Mua Wilson
4. News in Māori by Bill Parker: B. Company reunion
5. News in Māori by Bill Parker: Mangatū
6. News in Māori by Bill Parker: R.S.A. reunion
7. News in Māori by Bill Parker: Hui at Wharekahika - "Tuwhakairiora"
8. News in Māori by Bill Parker: Tirikatane's address
9. News in Māori by Bill Parker: Mr Sullivan
10. News in Māori by Bill Parker: Tipi Kā
11. News in Māori by Bill Parker: W. F. Parker as Māori Land Court judge