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4. May, June 1958, E.J.S. Notebook headed IV Lau. Includes: discussion with H.V. and J.S. on string and shells for the kava bowl; differences between Fijian and Tongan kava making.; funeral kava on Lau. , 1958 - 1958

 Item — Box: 17
Identifier: MSS. Archives. A-265. Series Section 3. Sub-Series S

Scope and Contents

From the Sub-Series:

Fourty-three spiral backed stenograher's notebooks arranged chronologically as far as possible from May 1958 to March 1960. Most are written by E.J.S. and comprise primary ethnographic data on titles, genealogy, funerals, taumafa kava, child rearing, and history from interviews, discussions and observations. The notes written by J.S. are concerned mainly with his work on the Environmental Sanitation Project (ESP). Some shorthand.

Dates

  • 1958 - 1958

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

PARTLY RESTRICTED. Access to Box 26, folder 5; Box 26, folder 6; Box 26, folder 7 requires the permission of the Special Collections Manager.

Extent

From the Collection: 2 metres (26 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections, University of Auckland Repository

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