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The Kamakana
in Bronislaw Malinowski Papers (LSE), of London School of Economics and Political Science. Library. Archives and Special Collections Team (Box 2: Trobriand Islands fieldwork notebooks and notes, Folder 35: Field notes) (London, England) (30 Autumn 1918) , 2 page(s)
A handwritten page of field notes headed 'The Kamakana' is dated 30/8/18. A series of words in indigenous text with English translations below shows that the subject is canoes. This is followed by a free translation and commentary. The information is written on the back of a letter to Elsie Malinowski dated August...
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in Bronislaw Malinowski Papers (LSE), of London School of Economics and Political Science. Library. Archives and Special Collections Team (Box 2: Trobriand Islands fieldwork notebooks and notes, Folder 35: Field notes) (London, England) (30 Autumn 1918) , 2 page(s)
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A handwritten page of field notes headed 'The Kamakana' is dated 30/8/18. A series of words in indigenous text with English translations below shows that the subject is canoes. This is followed by a free translation and commentary. The information is written on the back of a letter to Elsie Malinowski dated August 5, 1919.
Date Written / Recorded
30 Autumn 1918, 1918
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Field notes
Contributor
Bronisław Malinowski, 1884-1942
Author / Creator
Bronisław Malinowski, 1884-1942
Topic / Theme
Canoes and kayaks, Trobriand Islanders
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Kasilolia - Net Support
in Bronislaw Malinowski Papers (LSE), of London School of Economics and Political Science. Library. Archives and Special Collections Team (Box 5: Linguistic notes and lectures, based on Trobriand Islands fieldwork, Folder 10: Vocabulary: Lexicographical) (London, England) (22 December 1917) , 2 page(s)
Date: 22.12.17. Place: Oburaku. A page contains a written list of words in the Trobriand language describing fishing, sailing and other nautical terms with brief English translations, including ''kasilolia,'' meaning ''net support.'' It is written on the back of reused stationery, a partial, written letter from Ma...
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in Bronislaw Malinowski Papers (LSE), of London School of Economics and Political Science. Library. Archives and Special Collections Team (Box 5: Linguistic notes and lectures, based on Trobriand Islands fieldwork, Folder 10: Vocabulary: Lexicographical) (London, England) (22 December 1917) , 2 page(s)
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Date: 22.12.17. Place: Oburaku. A page contains a written list of words in the Trobriand language describing fishing, sailing and other nautical terms with brief English translations, including ''kasilolia,'' meaning ''net support.'' It is written on the back of reused stationery, a partial, written letter from Mary C. Jonas, presumably to Malinowski, discussing Charles Seligman and publication of the recipient's paper on ''Baloma.''
Date Written / Recorded
22 December 1917, 1917
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Field notes
Contributor
Bronisław Malinowski, 1884-1942
Author / Creator
Bronisław Malinowski, 1884-1942
Topic / Theme
Trobriand Islanders
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Katulognsa
in Bronislaw Malinowski Papers (LSE), of London School of Economics and Political Science. Library. Archives and Special Collections Team (Box 5: Linguistic notes and lectures, based on Trobriand Islands fieldwork, Folder 6: Linguistic Appendix: Vocabulary) (London, England) (1928) , 2 page(s)
Undated, handwritten notes consist of words in an indigenous language with English definitions. There are crossed out notations in red and blue pencil in the upper corners. The information is written on reused stationery, consisting of a typewritten letter on British Social Hygiene Council letterhead from Mrs. Nev...
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in Bronislaw Malinowski Papers (LSE), of London School of Economics and Political Science. Library. Archives and Special Collections Team (Box 5: Linguistic notes and lectures, based on Trobriand Islands fieldwork, Folder 6: Linguistic Appendix: Vocabulary) (London, England) (1928) , 2 page(s)
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Undated, handwritten notes consist of words in an indigenous language with English definitions. There are crossed out notations in red and blue pencil in the upper corners. The information is written on reused stationery, consisting of a typewritten letter on British Social Hygiene Council letterhead from Mrs. Neville Wolfe to Professor Malinowski, dated 17th November, 1928, and discussing the agenda for a branch conference to follow an upcoming...
Undated, handwritten notes consist of words in an indigenous language with English definitions. There are crossed out notations in red and blue pencil in the upper corners. The information is written on reused stationery, consisting of a typewritten letter on British Social Hygiene Council letterhead from Mrs. Neville Wolfe to Professor Malinowski, dated 17th November, 1928, and discussing the agenda for a branch conference to follow an upcoming council meeting.
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Date Written / Recorded
1928
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Field notes
Contributor
Bronisław Malinowski, 1884-1942
Author / Creator
Bronisław Malinowski, 1884-1942
Topic / Theme
Trobriand Islanders
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Kayasa of Harvest in Omarakana, 1918
in Bronislaw Malinowski Papers (LSE), of London School of Economics and Political Science. Library. Archives and Special Collections Team (Box 5: Linguistic notes and lectures, based on Trobriand Islands fieldwork, Folder 13: Texts, manuscripts) (London, England) (27 June 1918) , 2 page(s)
Date: 27.6.18. Place: Omarakana (Kiriwina). Informant: Towese'i. Two handwritten pages contain a passage in the Trobriand language with simultaneous English translation, numbered J262, giving an account of the 'Kayasa,' a competitive display of harvest food, in the village of Omarakana in 1918.
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in Bronislaw Malinowski Papers (LSE), of London School of Economics and Political Science. Library. Archives and Special Collections Team (Box 5: Linguistic notes and lectures, based on Trobriand Islands fieldwork, Folder 13: Texts, manuscripts) (London, England) (27 June 1918) , 2 page(s)
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Date: 27.6.18. Place: Omarakana (Kiriwina). Informant: Towese'i. Two handwritten pages contain a passage in the Trobriand language with simultaneous English translation, numbered J262, giving an account of the 'Kayasa,' a competitive display of harvest food, in the village of Omarakana in 1918.
Date Written / Recorded
27 June 1918, 1918
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Field notes
Contributor
Bronisław Malinowski, 1884-1942
Author / Creator
Bronisław Malinowski, 1884-1942
Topic / Theme
Contests and competitions, Social status, Trobriand Islanders
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The Kayasa of Kayla'lari
in Bronislaw Malinowski Papers (LSE), of London School of Economics and Political Science. Library. Archives and Special Collections Team (Box 5: Linguistic notes and lectures, based on Trobriand Islands fieldwork, Folder 13: Texts, manuscripts) (London, England) (10 May 1918) , 2 page(s)
Date: 10.5.18. Informant: Upa'wapa. A passage in the Trobriand language, numbered J., on the kayasa, or Trobriand cricket, of Kayla'lari. The information is written on the back of reused stationery, consisting of a partial, typewritten letter discussing summer plans.
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in Bronislaw Malinowski Papers (LSE), of London School of Economics and Political Science. Library. Archives and Special Collections Team (Box 5: Linguistic notes and lectures, based on Trobriand Islands fieldwork, Folder 13: Texts, manuscripts) (London, England) (10 May 1918) , 2 page(s)
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Date: 10.5.18. Informant: Upa'wapa. A passage in the Trobriand language, numbered J., on the kayasa, or Trobriand cricket, of Kayla'lari. The information is written on the back of reused stationery, consisting of a partial, typewritten letter discussing summer plans.
Date Written / Recorded
10 May 1918, 1918
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Field notes
Contributor
Bronisław Malinowski, 1884-1942
Author / Creator
Bronisław Malinowski, 1884-1942
Topic / Theme
Sports, Trobriand Islanders
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The Kayasa of the Waypulu
in Bronislaw Malinowski Papers (LSE), of London School of Economics and Political Science. Library. Archives and Special Collections Team (Box 5: Linguistic notes and lectures, based on Trobriand Islands fieldwork, Folder 13: Texts, manuscripts) (London, England) (10 May 1918) , 4 page(s)
Date: 10.5.18. Informant: Kadilacova. Passages in the Trobriand language, with English translation, are numbered C.9.J. The notes span four pages and consist of Trobriand sentences with English translations beneath. There are passages of commentary in English in between sections.
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in Bronislaw Malinowski Papers (LSE), of London School of Economics and Political Science. Library. Archives and Special Collections Team (Box 5: Linguistic notes and lectures, based on Trobriand Islands fieldwork, Folder 13: Texts, manuscripts) (London, England) (10 May 1918) , 4 page(s)
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Date: 10.5.18. Informant: Kadilacova. Passages in the Trobriand language, with English translation, are numbered C.9.J. The notes span four pages and consist of Trobriand sentences with English translations beneath. There are passages of commentary in English in between sections.
Date Written / Recorded
10 May 1918, 1918
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Field notes
Contributor
Bronisław Malinowski, 1884-1942
Author / Creator
Bronisław Malinowski, 1884-1942
Topic / Theme
Trobriand Islanders
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The Kayvakam [Bewiitched Food, Betel or Tobacco]
in Bronislaw Malinowski Papers (LSE), of London School of Economics and Political Science. Library. Archives and Special Collections Team (Box 5: Linguistic notes and lectures, based on Trobriand Islands fieldwork, Folder 13: Texts, manuscripts) (London, England) (24 June 1918) , 2 page(s)
Date: 24.6.18. Place: Omarakana (Kiriwina). Informant: Namwana Guya'u. A passage in the Trobriand language, untranslated and numbered J266, describes 'Kayvakam,' the bewitching of food, betel nut or tobacco, as if to make it poison. The information is written on the back of reused stationery, consisting of a handw...
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in Bronislaw Malinowski Papers (LSE), of London School of Economics and Political Science. Library. Archives and Special Collections Team (Box 5: Linguistic notes and lectures, based on Trobriand Islands fieldwork, Folder 13: Texts, manuscripts) (London, England) (24 June 1918) , 2 page(s)
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Date: 24.6.18. Place: Omarakana (Kiriwina). Informant: Namwana Guya'u. A passage in the Trobriand language, untranslated and numbered J266, describes 'Kayvakam,' the bewitching of food, betel nut or tobacco, as if to make it poison. The information is written on the back of reused stationery, consisting of a handwritten, partial letter, apparently from one of Malinowski's female acquaintances in Melbourne, Australia, and possibly from Elsie Masso...
Date: 24.6.18. Place: Omarakana (Kiriwina). Informant: Namwana Guya'u. A passage in the Trobriand language, untranslated and numbered J266, describes 'Kayvakam,' the bewitching of food, betel nut or tobacco, as if to make it poison. The information is written on the back of reused stationery, consisting of a handwritten, partial letter, apparently from one of Malinowski's female acquaintances in Melbourne, Australia, and possibly from Elsie Masson, his future wife.
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Date Written / Recorded
24 June 1918, 1918
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Field notes
Contributor
Bronisław Malinowski, 1884-1942
Author / Creator
Bronisław Malinowski, 1884-1942
Topic / Theme
Trobriand Islanders
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Kinship Chart - Kasiyon'ei
in Bronislaw Malinowski Papers (LSE), of London School of Economics and Political Science. Library. Archives and Special Collections Team (Box 2: Trobriand Islands fieldwork notebooks and notes, Folder 23: Field notes) (London, England) (1925) , 4 page(s)
Four undated pages of kinship charts have notations in the upper corners of their pages: 'cf. ped to 27a, 38, 68, 69' and 'c' and 1 with a circle around it. The charts show familial relationships with lines and circles that are either filled in or empty, linking the names.
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in Bronislaw Malinowski Papers (LSE), of London School of Economics and Political Science. Library. Archives and Special Collections Team (Box 2: Trobriand Islands fieldwork notebooks and notes, Folder 23: Field notes) (London, England) (1925) , 4 page(s)
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Four undated pages of kinship charts have notations in the upper corners of their pages: 'cf. ped to 27a, 38, 68, 69' and 'c' and 1 with a circle around it. The charts show familial relationships with lines and circles that are either filled in or empty, linking the names.
Date Written / Recorded
1925
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Field notes
Contributor
Bronisław Malinowski, 1884-1942
Author / Creator
Bronisław Malinowski, 1884-1942
Topic / Theme
Kin relationships, Trobriand Islanders
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Kinship references
in Bronislaw Malinowski Papers (LSE), of London School of Economics and Political Science. Library. Archives and Special Collections Team (Box 2: Trobriand Islands fieldwork notebooks and notes, Folder 25: Semi archives of Sociology and Tribal Life, 1915-1931) (London, England) (1915) , 2 page(s)
Two pages of undated, handwritten notes are headed 'Kinship references.' The notes consist of annotated bibliographical notes. In the middle of the first page is a small kinship chart.
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in Bronislaw Malinowski Papers (LSE), of London School of Economics and Political Science. Library. Archives and Special Collections Team (Box 2: Trobriand Islands fieldwork notebooks and notes, Folder 25: Semi archives of Sociology and Tribal Life, 1915-1931) (London, England) (1915) , 2 page(s)
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Two pages of undated, handwritten notes are headed 'Kinship references.' The notes consist of annotated bibliographical notes. In the middle of the first page is a small kinship chart.
Date Written / Recorded
1915
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Field notes
Contributor
Bronisław Malinowski, 1884-1942
Author / Creator
Bronisław Malinowski, 1884-1942
Topic / Theme
Kin relationships, Trobriand Islanders
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Kiriwana Translations
in Bronislaw Malinowski Papers (LSE), of London School of Economics and Political Science. Library. Archives and Special Collections Team (Box 5: Linguistic notes and lectures, based on Trobriand Islands fieldwork, Folder 12: [Texts]) (London, England) (1922) , 13 page(s)
This is a 13-page undated, handwritten document with various headings. Page one is titled 'The Customs about dead body of Koiarian District from every tribe.' Pages two and four begin with 'This is all about last fight.' Pages five, seven and eight are titled 'Tabu Feast.' Page ten begins the 'Story about Vada' wh...
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in Bronislaw Malinowski Papers (LSE), of London School of Economics and Political Science. Library. Archives and Special Collections Team (Box 5: Linguistic notes and lectures, based on Trobriand Islands fieldwork, Folder 12: [Texts]) (London, England) (1922) , 13 page(s)
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This is a 13-page undated, handwritten document with various headings. Page one is titled 'The Customs about dead body of Koiarian District from every tribe.' Pages two and four begin with 'This is all about last fight.' Pages five, seven and eight are titled 'Tabu Feast.' Page ten begins the 'Story about Vada' which is continued in different sources. Each section is written in English and contains Kiriwina terms.
Date Written / Recorded
1922
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Field notes
Contributor
Bronisław Malinowski, 1884-1942
Author / Creator
Bronisław Malinowski, 1884-1942
Topic / Theme
Fights, Taboo, Guardian spirits, Trobriand Islanders
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