Tongan speech and Swadesh lists, 1958 - 1959

File — crate: R043821235, Reel: 5000027055457

Identifier: AMPS 2022/06. Series 1. Sub-Series 1/2. File 1/2/6

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 - 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

Tonga (Tonga Islands)

Additional Description

Physical Facet

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

General

Original catalogue number: 0044.

Track listing

1. Tongan speech, by Mahi Uliuli
2. Swadesh word list, from Cedric Kuila: Word list from 'adopted' to 'crazy'
3. Swadesh word list, from Mr Aho: Word list from 'cry out' to 'dull'
4. Swadesh word list, from Eseta Fulivai: Word list from 'all' to 'fishing line'