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Appendix 5 - Kaytubutabu Magic
in Bronislaw Malinowski Papers (Yale), of Yale University. Sterling Memorial Library. Manuscripts and Archives (Papers relating to Malinowski's studies of the Trobriands Islands, Field material, gardens (2)) (New Haven, CT) (1925) , 5 page(s)
Five typewritten pages supporting a work on the magic of the Trobriand Islanders concern a type of magic having to do with the growth and protection of coconuts and betel nuts. The First page, written in indigenous language with simultaneous English transliteration, contains the text of such a magic spell, apparen...
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in Bronislaw Malinowski Papers (Yale), of Yale University. Sterling Memorial Library. Manuscripts and Archives (Papers relating to Malinowski's studies of the Trobriands Islands, Field material, gardens (2)) (New Haven, CT) (1925) , 5 page(s)
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Five typewritten pages supporting a work on the magic of the Trobriand Islanders concern a type of magic having to do with the growth and protection of coconuts and betel nuts. The First page, written in indigenous language with simultaneous English transliteration, contains the text of such a magic spell, apparently guarding coconuts from insect pests. The second page contains notes on the spell's performance, and continues to the end of the doc...
Five typewritten pages supporting a work on the magic of the Trobriand Islanders concern a type of magic having to do with the growth and protection of coconuts and betel nuts. The First page, written in indigenous language with simultaneous English transliteration, contains the text of such a magic spell, apparently guarding coconuts from insect pests. The second page contains notes on the spell's performance, and continues to the end of the document with Malinowski's linguistic analysis. The final page is numbered 9 and incomplete; Pages numbered 5 through 8 are missing from the document. A note written in red pencil at the top of the first page reads, 'Incorporated already into Mag For!'
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Date Written / Recorded
1925
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Essay
Contributor
Bronisław Malinowski, 1884-1942
Author / Creator
Bronisław Malinowski, 1884-1942
Topic / Theme
Coconuts, Magic, Trobriand Islanders
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Materials sourced from Yale University. Copyright © 2016 by Patrick Burke
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The Colored Labels in Gardening and Harvest
in Bronislaw Malinowski Papers (Yale), of Yale University. Sterling Memorial Library. Manuscripts and Archives (Papers relating to Malinowski's studies of the Trobriands Islands, [Notes]) (New Haven, CT) (1925) , 13 page(s)
Thirteen typewritten pages, numbered 50 through 61, contain a discussion of the complex social interactions among the Trobriand Islanders as they fill their yam house, possibly as part of a draft of 'Coral Gardens and Their Magic.' Malinowski imagines a system in which one could observe them, with each individual...
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in Bronislaw Malinowski Papers (Yale), of Yale University. Sterling Memorial Library. Manuscripts and Archives (Papers relating to Malinowski's studies of the Trobriands Islands, [Notes]) (New Haven, CT) (1925) , 13 page(s)
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Thirteen typewritten pages, numbered 50 through 61, contain a discussion of the complex social interactions among the Trobriand Islanders as they fill their yam house, possibly as part of a draft of 'Coral Gardens and Their Magic.' Malinowski imagines a system in which one could observe them, with each individual wearing a multicolored identity card indicating clan and other kinship relationships. A note at the top, written in purple pencil, read...
Thirteen typewritten pages, numbered 50 through 61, contain a discussion of the complex social interactions among the Trobriand Islanders as they fill their yam house, possibly as part of a draft of 'Coral Gardens and Their Magic.' Malinowski imagines a system in which one could observe them, with each individual wearing a multicolored identity card indicating clan and other kinship relationships. A note at the top, written in purple pencil, reads, 'pp 50-61 will not appear in The Book.' Other notes, apparently written earlier in blue pencil, read, 'This may be used in Pt. II, Social Structure' and '3. The Colored Labels in Gardening and Harvest.'
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Date Written / Recorded
1925
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Essay
Contributor
Bronisław Malinowski, 1884-1942
Author / Creator
Bronisław Malinowski, 1884-1942
Topic / Theme
Ethnographic methodology, Kinship nomenclature, Trobriand Islanders
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Contents of L. K. Frank's Paper
in Bronislaw Malinowski Papers (Yale), of Yale University. Sterling Memorial Library. Manuscripts and Archives (Papers relating to Malinowski's studies of the Trobriands Islands, Field material gardens (3): Running guides for gardens) (New Haven, CT) (1924) , 3 page(s)
Three typewritten pages with handwritten amendments comprise Malinowski's chapter-by-chapter critique of a proposed paper by Lawrence K. Frank on a theory of culture and method of study for the social sciences. At the top, written in blue pencil, is the notation, '[Sociological] Shelf -- Abstract of Frank's paper...
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in Bronislaw Malinowski Papers (Yale), of Yale University. Sterling Memorial Library. Manuscripts and Archives (Papers relating to Malinowski's studies of the Trobriands Islands, Field material gardens (3): Running guides for gardens) (New Haven, CT) (1924) , 3 page(s)
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Three typewritten pages with handwritten amendments comprise Malinowski's chapter-by-chapter critique of a proposed paper by Lawrence K. Frank on a theory of culture and method of study for the social sciences. At the top, written in blue pencil, is the notation, '[Sociological] Shelf -- Abstract of Frank's paper -- Letter to him.'
Date Written / Recorded
1924
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Essay
Contributor
Bronisław Malinowski, 1884-1942
Author / Creator
Bronisław Malinowski, 1884-1942
Topic / Theme
Ethnographic methodology
Copyright Message
Materials sourced from Yale University. Copyright © 2016 by Patrick Burke
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Magical Formulae Introduction
in Bronislaw Malinowski Papers (Yale), of Yale University. Sterling Memorial Library. Manuscripts and Archives (Papers relating to Malinowski's studies of the Trobriands Islands, Field material gardens (3): Running guides for gardens) (New Haven, CT) (1924) , 3 page(s)
Three typed pages contain a table of contents for a planned book chapter or article on magical spells or chants, particularly of the Trobriand Islanders, with discussion of: their formulation; performance; origin; function; and place in the belief system.
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in Bronislaw Malinowski Papers (Yale), of Yale University. Sterling Memorial Library. Manuscripts and Archives (Papers relating to Malinowski's studies of the Trobriands Islands, Field material gardens (3): Running guides for gardens) (New Haven, CT) (1924) , 3 page(s)
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Three typed pages contain a table of contents for a planned book chapter or article on magical spells or chants, particularly of the Trobriand Islanders, with discussion of: their formulation; performance; origin; function; and place in the belief system.
Date Written / Recorded
1924
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Essay
Contributor
Bronisław Malinowski, 1884-1942
Author / Creator
Bronisław Malinowski, 1884-1942
Topic / Theme
Magic, Trobriand Islanders
Copyright Message
Materials sourced from Yale University. Copyright © 2016 by Patrick Burke
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Part Fifth - Magico-Religious Ideas and Practices
in Bronislaw Malinowski Papers (Yale), of Yale University. Sterling Memorial Library. Manuscripts and Archives (Papers relating to Malinowski's studies of the Trobriands Islands, V: Magic and religion) (New Haven, CT) (1923) , 2 page(s)
Two pages typed in English with occasional terms in indigenous text contain an outline for a book section on the magical beliefs and practices of the Trobriands, with discussion of: guardian spirits; active magic; ceremonies, especially related to trade; funerary practices; and mythology.
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in Bronislaw Malinowski Papers (Yale), of Yale University. Sterling Memorial Library. Manuscripts and Archives (Papers relating to Malinowski's studies of the Trobriands Islands, V: Magic and religion) (New Haven, CT) (1923) , 2 page(s)
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Two pages typed in English with occasional terms in indigenous text contain an outline for a book section on the magical beliefs and practices of the Trobriands, with discussion of: guardian spirits; active magic; ceremonies, especially related to trade; funerary practices; and mythology.
Date Written / Recorded
1923
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Essay
Contributor
Bronisław Malinowski, 1884-1942
Author / Creator
Bronisław Malinowski, 1884-1942
Topic / Theme
Religion, Magic, Trobriand Islanders
Copyright Message
Materials sourced from Yale University. Copyright © 2016 by Patrick Burke
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