Wilhelm Solf recordings, 1910
Scope and Contents
Comprises 6 tracks originally recorded on wax cylinder in German Samoa (present-day Samoa) in 1910. The recordings were made by Wilhelm Solf, and copied by Richard Moyle.
Dates
- 1910
Creator
- From the Collection: Moyle, Richard M. (Person)
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Biographical / Historical
Wilhelm Solf (1862–1936) was a German statesman who became the first Governor of German Samoa (present-day Samoa) on 1 March 1900.
Extent
From the Collection: 2.5 metres (Includes 119 open reel tapes, 7 compact discs, 6 sound discs, 1 Digital Audio Tape)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: Samoan
Physical Facet
7" SP tape with case recorded at 7 1/2 ips
General
Original catalogue number: 83/002 - 83/004; Solf Cyl 01-06
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