Talks by Bill Tāwhai, and sentences by Te Whaiti children, August, 1956

File — crate: R043821237, Reel: 5000027055506

Identifier: AMPS 2022/06. Series 2. Sub-Series 2/1. File 2/1/4

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

August, 1956

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

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

General

Original catalogue number: 0095.

Track listing

1. Bill Tāwhai kōrero: Ngarimu V. C. booklet. Quotes letter from Timutimu Tawhia | Whanau-a-Apanui, to Weihana Delamere, written 31/08/1943
2. Bill Tāwhai kōrero: Catching kahwai
3. Bill Tāwhai kōrero: Catching crayfish
4. Sentences by Te Whaiti children: Used for translation practice