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Wilhelm Solf recordings, 1910

 File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: AMPS 2022/54. Series 3

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

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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

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