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AL - Minah - YoL +1
written by Sir Raymond Firth, 1901-2002, in Raymond William Firth Papers, of London School of Economics and Political Science. Library. Archives and Special Collections Team (Malaya: Other Papers, Malay Letters: To and From Malays, Mainly Kelantan) (London, England) (1965) , 2 page(s)
Handwritten note consists of a list of names[?] with numbers, apparently brief math and monetary sums, written on the back of a printed savings deposit slip.
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written by Sir Raymond Firth, 1901-2002, in Raymond William Firth Papers, of London School of Economics and Political Science. Library. Archives and Special Collections Team (Malaya: Other Papers, Malay Letters: To and From Malays, Mainly Kelantan) (London, England) (1965) , 2 page(s)
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Handwritten note consists of a list of names[?] with numbers, apparently brief math and monetary sums, written on the back of a printed savings deposit slip.
Date Written / Recorded
1965
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Ephemera
Author / Creator
Sir Raymond Firth, 1901-2002
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The Anthropology of Oratory Seminar Announcement and Program, 1972
written by Maurice Bloch, 1939-, in Raymond William Firth Papers, of London School of Economics and Political Science. Library. Archives and Special Collections Team (Tikopia Correspondence, Correspondence re Contributions to Symposia etc.) (London, England) (25 February 1972) , 2 page(s)
Typewritten letter on London School of Economics and Political Science letterhead from Maurice Bloch to his colleagues dated February 25, 1972 announcing the seminar, 'The Anthropology of Oratory.' Included is a program list of presenters and topics.
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written by Maurice Bloch, 1939-, in Raymond William Firth Papers, of London School of Economics and Political Science. Library. Archives and Special Collections Team (Tikopia Correspondence, Correspondence re Contributions to Symposia etc.) (London, England) (25 February 1972) , 2 page(s)
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Typewritten letter on London School of Economics and Political Science letterhead from Maurice Bloch to his colleagues dated February 25, 1972 announcing the seminar, 'The Anthropology of Oratory.' Included is a program list of presenters and topics.
Date Written / Recorded
25 February 1972, 1972
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Announcements and events listings
Author / Creator
Maurice Bloch, 1939-
Topic / Theme
Anthropology
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Material sourced from the Sir Raymond William Firth Collection, LSE Library. Used with permission of the LSE Library and the Raymond Firth Estate.
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Application for a Grant-In-Aid to the Wenner-Gren Foundation for Anthropological Research
in Raymond William Firth Papers, of London School of Economics and Political Science. Library. Archives and Special Collections Team (Tikopia Correspondence, Tikopia 1966) (London, England) (03 February 1966) , 2 page(s)
Typewritten application for a grant for anthropological research from the Wenner-Gren Foundation by Raymond Firth dated February 3, 1966 providing: Project Data; Financial Data; Descriptive Data; and Personal Professional Data.
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in Raymond William Firth Papers, of London School of Economics and Political Science. Library. Archives and Special Collections Team (Tikopia Correspondence, Tikopia 1966) (London, England) (03 February 1966) , 2 page(s)
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Typewritten application for a grant for anthropological research from the Wenner-Gren Foundation by Raymond Firth dated February 3, 1966 providing: Project Data; Financial Data; Descriptive Data; and Personal Professional Data.
Date Written / Recorded
03 February 1966, 1966
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Government/institutional document
Contributor
Sir Raymond Firth, 1901-2002
Author / Creator
Sir Raymond Firth, 1901-2002
Person Discussed
Torben Monberg, 1929-2007
Topic / Theme
Ethnographic methodology, Field work for anthropology, Tikopia
Copyright Message
Material sourced from the Sir Raymond William Firth Collection, LSE Library. Used with permission of the LSE Library and the Raymond Firth Estate.
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The British Academy - Summary of Application for a Research Award
written by British Academy, in Raymond William Firth Papers, of London School of Economics and Political Science. Library. Archives and Special Collections Team (Malaya: Other Papers, Correspondence: Kelantan Shadow Play and Mass Observation) (London, England) (1974) , 2 page(s)
Two-page typewritten summary of an application for a research award to The British Academy by Jeune Scott-Kemball in order to continue her work preparing the catalogue of the Raffles Collection in the Museum of Mankind. The summary describes the purpose of the application, the amount applied for, and includes reco...
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written by British Academy, in Raymond William Firth Papers, of London School of Economics and Political Science. Library. Archives and Special Collections Team (Malaya: Other Papers, Correspondence: Kelantan Shadow Play and Mass Observation) (London, England) (1974) , 2 page(s)
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Two-page typewritten summary of an application for a research award to The British Academy by Jeune Scott-Kemball in order to continue her work preparing the catalogue of the Raffles Collection in the Museum of Mankind. The summary describes the purpose of the application, the amount applied for, and includes recommendations from a Mr. Cranstone and a Mr. Phillips. The initial application in 1973 was supported by Professor Raymond Firth and Mr. W...
Two-page typewritten summary of an application for a research award to The British Academy by Jeune Scott-Kemball in order to continue her work preparing the catalogue of the Raffles Collection in the Museum of Mankind. The summary describes the purpose of the application, the amount applied for, and includes recommendations from a Mr. Cranstone and a Mr. Phillips. The initial application in 1973 was supported by Professor Raymond Firth and Mr. W. B. Fagg, Keeper of the Museum of Mankind.
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Date Written / Recorded
1974
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Government/institutional document
Author / Creator
British Academy
Person Discussed
Jeune Scott-Kemball, 1914-1986
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Change in Work of Gods
in Raymond William Firth Papers, of London School of Economics and Political Science. Library. Archives and Special Collections Team (Tikopia and Solomon Islands Other, Classifications, Origins, Kava: Miscellaneous Data Transcribed from Notebooks) (London, England) (1952) , 8 page(s)
Eight pages contain Firth's hand-written outline for a revised edition of 'The Work of the Gods in Tikopia, with various items listed by chapter and/or page number, and notes on changes in sequence as compared to the original, 1939 edition. There are a handful of indigenous terms, apparently proper names. The note...
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in Raymond William Firth Papers, of London School of Economics and Political Science. Library. Archives and Special Collections Team (Tikopia and Solomon Islands Other, Classifications, Origins, Kava: Miscellaneous Data Transcribed from Notebooks) (London, England) (1952) , 8 page(s)
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Eight pages contain Firth's hand-written outline for a revised edition of 'The Work of the Gods in Tikopia, with various items listed by chapter and/or page number, and notes on changes in sequence as compared to the original, 1939 edition. There are a handful of indigenous terms, apparently proper names. The notes also mention islands such as Tonga, more than 1,000 miles away from Tikopia. The pages are written mostly in black ink with a few add...
Eight pages contain Firth's hand-written outline for a revised edition of 'The Work of the Gods in Tikopia, with various items listed by chapter and/or page number, and notes on changes in sequence as compared to the original, 1939 edition. There are a handful of indigenous terms, apparently proper names. The notes also mention islands such as Tonga, more than 1,000 miles away from Tikopia. The pages are written mostly in black ink with a few additions in pencil. A note at the upper-right corner of the first page reads, 'Notes in Tikopia 1952.' One in the corner of the fifth page reads, 'Comment by Spillius.'
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Date Written / Recorded
1952
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Research notes
Contributor
Sir Raymond Firth, 1901-2002
Author / Creator
Sir Raymond Firth, 1901-2002
Topic / Theme
Religious beliefs, Tikopia
Copyright Message
Material sourced from the Sir Raymond William Firth Collection, LSE Library. Used with permission of the LSE Library and the Raymond Firth Estate.
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![Changing [Tikopia] Political System](https://d3crmev290s45i.cloudfront.net/content/1008369xxx/1008369502/1008369502-size-exact-140x0.jpg "Changing [Tikopia] Political System")
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Changing [Tikopia] Political System
in Raymond William Firth Papers, of London School of Economics and Political Science. Library. Archives and Special Collections Team (Tikopia and Solomon Islands Other, Tikopia: Discussions X. On Social Change) (London, England) (1953) , 8 page(s)
Eight pages of undated typewritten and handwritten notes on unlined paper titled "Changing Tikiopia [sic] Political System" by Raymond Firth. These notes explore the governmental systems present in Tikopia in 1929 and 1952 and the changes that occurred during that time. Firth compares the system of governance in T...
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in Raymond William Firth Papers, of London School of Economics and Political Science. Library. Archives and Special Collections Team (Tikopia and Solomon Islands Other, Tikopia: Discussions X. On Social Change) (London, England) (1953) , 8 page(s)
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Eight pages of undated typewritten and handwritten notes on unlined paper titled "Changing Tikiopia [sic] Political System" by Raymond Firth. These notes explore the governmental systems present in Tikopia in 1929 and 1952 and the changes that occurred during that time. Firth compares the system of governance in Tikopia to the structure of Western government. He notes the emergence of Fono as a non-ritualized public meeting. A chart is included s...
Eight pages of undated typewritten and handwritten notes on unlined paper titled "Changing Tikiopia [sic] Political System" by Raymond Firth. These notes explore the governmental systems present in Tikopia in 1929 and 1952 and the changes that occurred during that time. Firth compares the system of governance in Tikopia to the structure of Western government. He notes the emergence of Fono as a non-ritualized public meeting. A chart is included showing principles of behavior and sanctions for violations.
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Date Written / Recorded
1953
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Research notes
Contributor
Sir Raymond Firth, 1901-2002
Author / Creator
Sir Raymond Firth, 1901-2002
Topic / Theme
Government, Cultural change and history, Tikopia
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Copy of Letter from D. V. Glass to Margaret Cleeve, May 12, 1949
written by David Glass, 1911-1978, in Raymond William Firth Papers, of London School of Economics and Political Science. Library. Archives and Special Collections Team (Malaya: Other Papers, Malaya Correspondence) (London, England) (12 May 1949) , 2 page(s)
Two-page typewritten letter to Margaret Cleeve from David Glass discussing studies initiated by the U.N. Population Commission, particularly on India and Egypt, and suggests trying to persuade Mr. del Tufo to conduct a full-scale study of population development and problems in Malaya.
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written by David Glass, 1911-1978, in Raymond William Firth Papers, of London School of Economics and Political Science. Library. Archives and Special Collections Team (Malaya: Other Papers, Malaya Correspondence) (London, England) (12 May 1949) , 2 page(s)
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Two-page typewritten letter to Margaret Cleeve from David Glass discussing studies initiated by the U.N. Population Commission, particularly on India and Egypt, and suggests trying to persuade Mr. del Tufo to conduct a full-scale study of population development and problems in Malaya.
Date Written / Recorded
12 May 1949, 1949
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Letter
Author / Creator
David Glass, 1911-1978
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Copy of letter from Raymond Firth to Che Noor Dan Che Minah, February 11, 1975
written by Sir Raymond Firth, 1901-2002, in Raymond William Firth Papers, of London School of Economics and Political Science. Library. Archives and Special Collections Team (Malaya: Other Papers, Malay Letters: To and From Malays, Mainly Kelantan) (London, England) (11 February 1975) , 2 page(s)
Handwritten letter marked 'Copy' to Che Noor Dan Che Minah from Raymond Firth. The letter is written in an indigenous language. There is a circled currency conversion at the bottom of the page in red ink. The back of the letter is a list of Malaysian names.
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written by Sir Raymond Firth, 1901-2002, in Raymond William Firth Papers, of London School of Economics and Political Science. Library. Archives and Special Collections Team (Malaya: Other Papers, Malay Letters: To and From Malays, Mainly Kelantan) (London, England) (11 February 1975) , 2 page(s)
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Handwritten letter marked 'Copy' to Che Noor Dan Che Minah from Raymond Firth. The letter is written in an indigenous language. There is a circled currency conversion at the bottom of the page in red ink. The back of the letter is a list of Malaysian names.
Date Written / Recorded
11 February 1975, 1975
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Letter
Author / Creator
Sir Raymond Firth, 1901-2002
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Correspondence and Bank Drafts re: Tikopia Development Fund, October 1972
written by Sir Raymond Firth, 1901-2002, in Raymond William Firth Papers, of London School of Economics and Political Science. Library. Archives and Special Collections Team (Tikopia Correspondence, Tikopia Matters Miscellaneous) (London, England) (1972) , 4 page(s)
Date: 1972. Two typewritten letters referencing the Tikopia Development Fund. The first, dated October 9, 1972, is from National Westminster Bank, London, to Raymond Firth, Australian National University, Canberra. Mentions a draft for 100 Australian dollars for the development fund. Written on National Westminste...
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written by Sir Raymond Firth, 1901-2002, in Raymond William Firth Papers, of London School of Economics and Political Science. Library. Archives and Special Collections Team (Tikopia Correspondence, Tikopia Matters Miscellaneous) (London, England) (1972) , 4 page(s)
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Date: 1972. Two typewritten letters referencing the Tikopia Development Fund. The first, dated October 9, 1972, is from National Westminster Bank, London, to Raymond Firth, Australian National University, Canberra. Mentions a draft for 100 Australian dollars for the development fund. Written on National Westminster Bank letterhead. The second, dated October 17, 1972, is from Firth to Mr. Russell at Kirakira, Solomon Islands, enclosing a check for...
Date: 1972. Two typewritten letters referencing the Tikopia Development Fund. The first, dated October 9, 1972, is from National Westminster Bank, London, to Raymond Firth, Australian National University, Canberra. Mentions a draft for 100 Australian dollars for the development fund. Written on National Westminster Bank letterhead. The second, dated October 17, 1972, is from Firth to Mr. Russell at Kirakira, Solomon Islands, enclosing a check for $100 for the fund. Firth mentions recent hurricane damage at Namo and Ravenga and says he plans to visit the Solomons in February. Attached are receipts for the bank draft.
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Date Written / Recorded
1972
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Letter
Author / Creator
Sir Raymond Firth, 1901-2002
Topic / Theme
Charitable associations, Tikopia
Copyright Message
Material sourced from the Sir Raymond William Firth Collection, LSE Library. Used with permission of the LSE Library and the Raymond Firth Estate.
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Correspondence Between Bela Gunda and Raymond Firth, 1976-1980
written by Sir Raymond Firth, 1901-2002 and Béla Gunda, 1911-1994, in Raymond William Firth Papers, of London School of Economics and Political Science. Library. Archives and Special Collections Team (Tikopia Correspondence, Correspondence re Contributions to Symposia etc.) (London, England) (1980) , 4 page(s)
Typewritten correspondence between Raymond Firth and Bela Gunda dated 1976-1980 regarding Firth's manuscript, 'Women and Men in a Sea Fishing Economy: Tikopia compared with Kelantan' and the ongoing delays in publishing the compilation, 'The Fishing Cultures of the World.'
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written by Sir Raymond Firth, 1901-2002 and Béla Gunda, 1911-1994, in Raymond William Firth Papers, of London School of Economics and Political Science. Library. Archives and Special Collections Team (Tikopia Correspondence, Correspondence re Contributions to Symposia etc.) (London, England) (1980) , 4 page(s)
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Typewritten correspondence between Raymond Firth and Bela Gunda dated 1976-1980 regarding Firth's manuscript, 'Women and Men in a Sea Fishing Economy: Tikopia compared with Kelantan' and the ongoing delays in publishing the compilation, 'The Fishing Cultures of the World.'
Date Written / Recorded
1980
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Letter
Author / Creator
Sir Raymond Firth, 1901-2002, Béla Gunda, 1911-1994
Copyright Message
Material sourced from the Sir Raymond William Firth Collection, LSE Library. Used with permission of the LSE Library and the Raymond Firth Estate.
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