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Activities
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) (1925) , 2 page(s)
Two undated, handwritten pages of notes are headed 'Activities.' The notes consist of a list of indigenous words with definitions in English. The words are all related to gardens and gardening. Several words are crossed out with blue and red pencil. In the upper left corner 'C. Gdns' is written in red pencil.
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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) (1925) , 2 page(s)
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Two undated, handwritten pages of notes are headed 'Activities.' The notes consist of a list of indigenous words with definitions in English. The words are all related to gardens and gardening. Several words are crossed out with blue and red pencil. In the upper left corner 'C. Gdns' is written in red pencil.
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
Gardening, Gardens, Trobriand Islanders
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Alph. Top./Voc. IV.1 - Checked 22.II.32
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) (1925) , 2 page(s)
An undated, handwritten page of notes headed 'Alph. Top./Voc. IV.1 - Checked 22.II.32.' The note consists of several sections of indigenous words with English definitions. Written on reused stationery, consisting of a typewritten manuscript page describing a boy's initiation ceremony.
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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) (1925) , 2 page(s)
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An undated, handwritten page of notes headed 'Alph. Top./Voc. IV.1 - Checked 22.II.32.' The note consists of several sections of indigenous words with English definitions. Written on reused stationery, consisting of a typewritten manuscript page describing a boy's initiation ceremony.
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
Trobriand Islanders
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Amphlett - Gumosila sbelu
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 34: Field notes) (London, England) (1917) , 3 page(s)
Three handwritten pages of field notes are undated. Page one is headed 'Amphlett - Gumosila sbelu' and features sketches with supporting text. 'Plan 1 village' and 'Canoes' are written further down the page, in brown. Page two contains commentary in English with Austronesian words as well as small sketches. In th...
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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 34: Field notes) (London, England) (1917) , 3 page(s)
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Three handwritten pages of field notes are undated. Page one is headed 'Amphlett - Gumosila sbelu' and features sketches with supporting text. 'Plan 1 village' and 'Canoes' are written further down the page, in brown. Page two contains commentary in English with Austronesian words as well as small sketches. In the middle of the first third of that page are the words 'Amphlett - pot making' in brown color. Page three features Austronesian terms -...
Three handwritten pages of field notes are undated. Page one is headed 'Amphlett - Gumosila sbelu' and features sketches with supporting text. 'Plan 1 village' and 'Canoes' are written further down the page, in brown. Page two contains commentary in English with Austronesian words as well as small sketches. In the middle of the first third of that page are the words 'Amphlett - pot making' in brown color. Page three features Austronesian terms - Nukunu, Nupayewa, and Nwweipolu.
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Date Written / Recorded
1917
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Field notes
Contributor
Bronisław Malinowski, 1884-1942
Author / Creator
Bronisław Malinowski, 1884-1942
Topic / Theme
Pottery and pottery making, Canoes and kayaks, Trobriand Islanders
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App. 2.
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 34: Field notes) (London, England) (1917) , 2 page(s)
An undated, handwritten page of notes is headed, 'App. 2.' with 'VIII App 2. (a)' written in red pencil next to it. The notes are a numbered outline for a book or chapter on 'Relation of Kiriw. Kulture to Surrounding Ones.' Numbered headings include: Sociology; Mat. Culture; Daily Life; Economics; and Dancing and...
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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 34: Field notes) (London, England) (1917) , 2 page(s)
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An undated, handwritten page of notes is headed, 'App. 2.' with 'VIII App 2. (a)' written in red pencil next to it. The notes are a numbered outline for a book or chapter on 'Relation of Kiriw. Kulture to Surrounding Ones.' Numbered headings include: Sociology; Mat. Culture; Daily Life; Economics; and Dancing and Music. The information is written on reused stationery, consisting of a handwritten letter to Dr. Malinowski, possibly from Charles Sel...
An undated, handwritten page of notes is headed, 'App. 2.' with 'VIII App 2. (a)' written in red pencil next to it. The notes are a numbered outline for a book or chapter on 'Relation of Kiriw. Kulture to Surrounding Ones.' Numbered headings include: Sociology; Mat. Culture; Daily Life; Economics; and Dancing and Music. The information is written on reused stationery, consisting of a handwritten letter to Dr. Malinowski, possibly from Charles Seligman, dated 9 Dec, and discussing Olivia's recovery from scarlet fever.
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Date Written / Recorded
1917
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Field notes
Contributor
Bronisław Malinowski, 1884-1942
Author / Creator
Bronisław Malinowski, 1884-1942
Topic / Theme
Economics, Cultural life, Trobriand Islanders
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Barter of the Dobuans in Sinaketa
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) (07 August 1918) , 4 page(s)
Date: 7.8.18. Place: Sinaketa (Kiriwina). Informant: Mohagoi. A passage in the Trobriand language with simultaneous English translation and some commentary, numbered J126, is a first-hand account of trade with an expedition from Dobu Island in the Kiriwinian village of Sinaketa.
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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) (07 August 1918) , 4 page(s)
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Date: 7.8.18. Place: Sinaketa (Kiriwina). Informant: Mohagoi. A passage in the Trobriand language with simultaneous English translation and some commentary, numbered J126, is a first-hand account of trade with an expedition from Dobu Island in the Kiriwinian village of Sinaketa.
Date Written / Recorded
07 August 1918, 1918
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Field notes
Contributor
Bronisław Malinowski, 1884-1942
Author / Creator
Bronisław Malinowski, 1884-1942
Topic / Theme
Trade and commerce, Austronesian languages, Dobu, Trobriand Islanders
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Bayba'i Myth
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) (18 April 1918) , 7 page(s)
Date: 18.4.18. Informant: A Vakuta informant of the Bayba'i subclan. Passages in the Trobriand language on Bayba'i myth and comments on Bayba'i fishing numbered J316. The information is written on the back of reused stationery, consisting of a typewritten letter dated March 25, 1919 from the Royal Anthropological...
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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) (18 April 1918) , 7 page(s)
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Date: 18.4.18. Informant: A Vakuta informant of the Bayba'i subclan. Passages in the Trobriand language on Bayba'i myth and comments on Bayba'i fishing numbered J316. The information is written on the back of reused stationery, consisting of a typewritten letter dated March 25, 1919 from the Royal Anthropological Institute to Dr. B. Malinowski.
Date Written / Recorded
18 April 1918, 1918
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Field notes
Contributor
Bronisław Malinowski, 1884-1942
Author / Creator
Bronisław Malinowski, 1884-1942
Topic / Theme
Myths and legends, Artisanal fishing, Trobriand Islanders
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Boasting About Magic
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: Tokwaka'u. A passage in the Trobriand language with English commentary, numbered J261, is the text of an informant's private boast to Malinowski about the power of his magic and his friendliness with the chief. The information is written on the back of reused...
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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: Tokwaka'u. A passage in the Trobriand language with English commentary, numbered J261, is the text of an informant's private boast to Malinowski about the power of his magic and his friendliness with the chief. The information is written on the back of reused stationery, consisting of a handwritten letter dated 1.7.19 from Elsie Malinowska in Melbourne, Australia, to Messrs. Melville and Mul...
Date: 27.6.18. Place: Omarakana (Kiriwina). Informant: Tokwaka'u. A passage in the Trobriand language with English commentary, numbered J261, is the text of an informant's private boast to Malinowski about the power of his magic and his friendliness with the chief. The information is written on the back of reused stationery, consisting of a handwritten letter dated 1.7.19 from Elsie Malinowska in Melbourne, Australia, to Messrs. Melville and Mullen, disputing a bill for magazine subscriptions.
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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
Social status, Trobriand Islanders
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Bokavili - To Drive Off
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) (1917) , 2 page(s)
An undated, handwritten manuscript page consists of a list of Trobriand words with English translations, including 'Bokavili' which is translated as 'to drive off or put to flight.' It is written on the back of reused stationery, a tally of ads run by the British Social Hygiene Council.
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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) (1917) , 2 page(s)
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An undated, handwritten manuscript page consists of a list of Trobriand words with English translations, including 'Bokavili' which is translated as 'to drive off or put to flight.' It is written on the back of reused stationery, a tally of ads run by the British Social Hygiene Council.
Date Written / Recorded
1917
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Field notes
Contributor
Bronisław Malinowski, 1884-1942
Author / Creator
Bronisław Malinowski, 1884-1942
Topic / Theme
Trobriand Islanders
Copyright Message
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![The Bulubwalata [Witchery] as Practiced on a Canoe](https://d3crmev290s45i.cloudfront.net/private-content/1007836xxx/1007836643/1007836643-size-exact-140x0.jpg?Expires=1652928932&Signature=zg5EoajShCzqBYKHeOeTlKg84zyBIt0QhP0DpoWXKacfRY7ZxxVRDeueUautznQHScIg2V05KmdIXBbBQhZDipKGPvntsL6gtoArniAa1ugZuJJgNABLcwuwEjzS4RvM2nTJT28AbQ6qVsuP0TJ-2RlaeSICaP~wmGLVtiv2QrGLRopAXtoW6hOtW7PMnquxWz7We3CDwFwYiRCNpKKkLrVzWxzDDUlH~wsqfXigzHk7ZN10l751pq8xGxjvJetBhdIYVsLdk0aFt1QosycwxQp8W6lQUVa3DIXGOSyWXjgHkOadj~uT5Zj8N-0HZDxhOeY1blxx3i-KiwFfJth-6g__&Key-Pair-Id=APKAIYBBFISOSAGCCZWA "The Bulubwalata [Witchery] as Practiced on a Canoe")
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The Bulubwalata [Witchery] as Practiced on a Canoe
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) (14 August 1918) , 2 page(s)
Date: 14.8.18. Place: Sinaketa (Kiriwina). Informant: Layseta. A passage in the Trobriand language with simultaneous English translation, numbered J164, discusses 'bulubwalata,' a kind of preventative or counter magic that might be said aboard a canoe. It is written on reused stationery, consisting of a partial, h...
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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) (14 August 1918) , 2 page(s)
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Date: 14.8.18. Place: Sinaketa (Kiriwina). Informant: Layseta. A passage in the Trobriand language with simultaneous English translation, numbered J164, discusses 'bulubwalata,' a kind of preventative or counter magic that might be said aboard a canoe. It is written on reused stationery, consisting of a partial, handwritten letter apparently between two acquaintances of Malinowski, as he is referred to in the third person.
Date Written / Recorded
14 August 1918, 1918
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Field notes
Contributor
Bronisław Malinowski, 1884-1942
Author / Creator
Bronisław Malinowski, 1884-1942
Topic / Theme
Magic, Trobriand Islanders
Copyright Message
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Butia = Buita
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) (1925) , 2 page(s)
An undated, handwritten page of notes headed 'Butia = Buita.' Note is divided into three sections. Part I is 'Trees cultivated in weyka, etc' and is a table of indigenous terms and descriptions of tree names, plan of growth, time of ripening, description of use, and taboos. Part II is 'Odila plants' and is a table...
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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) (1925) , 2 page(s)
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An undated, handwritten page of notes headed 'Butia = Buita.' Note is divided into three sections. Part I is 'Trees cultivated in weyka, etc' and is a table of indigenous terms and descriptions of tree names, plan of growth, time of ripening, description of use, and taboos. Part II is 'Odila plants' and is a table of indigenous terms describing edible leaves and taboos to chiefs. Part III is 'Dumia' and contains a brief sentence in an indigenous...
An undated, handwritten page of notes headed 'Butia = Buita.' Note is divided into three sections. Part I is 'Trees cultivated in weyka, etc' and is a table of indigenous terms and descriptions of tree names, plan of growth, time of ripening, description of use, and taboos. Part II is 'Odila plants' and is a table of indigenous terms describing edible leaves and taboos to chiefs. Part III is 'Dumia' and contains a brief sentence in an indigenous language. Written on reused stationery, consisting of a typewritten manuscript page discussing sexual continence.
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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
Plants, Trees, Trobriand Islanders
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