Vula Saumaiwai's mother, Suva, 1977
Scope and Contents
Recorded at the residence of Chris and Vula Saumaiwai, Suva, Fiji, by Richard Moyle during his Royal Society of NZ expedition to Lau.
Dates
- 1977
Creator
- From the Series: Moyle, Richard M. (Person)
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Biographical / Historical
Chris Saumaiwai (nee Chris Thompson) was an American ethnomusicology student, who married a local Fijian chief, Vula Saumaiwai. Chris' mother lived with the couple at their residence in Suva, Fiji.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.42 metres (Includes 26 open reel tapes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: Fijian
From the Collection: Tonga (Tonga Islands)
Physical Facet
BASF ferro super LHI cassette tape with case recorded in mono format at 1 7/8 ips
General
Original catalogue number: 17/001/751
Repository Details
Part of the Archive of Māori and Pacific Sound, University of Auckland Repository
Level 3, General Library
5 Alfred Street
Private Bag 92109
Auckland 1010 New Zealand
+64 9 923 5008
amps@auckland.ac.nz