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Five undated, hand-written pages headed ''Analytic Table'' contain a detailed outline discussing the psychological underpinnings of speech and a table illustrating an analysis of language in that context. It gives particular regard to the language of the Trobriand Islanders, in support of a book on semantics and ethnolinguistics. Two pages are written on the backs of reused stationery: a partial, hand-written letter discussing wartime conditions... Five undated, hand-written pages headed ''Analytic Table'' contain a detailed outline discussing the psychological underpinnings of speech and a table illustrating an analysis of language in that context. It gives particular regard to the language of the Trobriand Islanders, in support of a book on semantics and ethnolinguistics. Two pages are written on the backs of reused stationery: a partial, hand-written letter discussing wartime conditions in England; and a partial, hand-written outline for a manuscript on the Mailu people of New Guinea. Show more Show less

Three undated, hand-written pages labeled ''Analytic Table - Addenda 1'' contains notes discussing the psychological and semantic meaning of grammatical categories, in support of a book on semantics and ethnolinguistics. They are written on the back of reused stationery, a partial letter hand-written in French, possibly from pearl trader Raphael Brudo to Malinowski, discussing the progress of the war and defeats suffered by Germany.

Three pages of light-blue typing paper contain written notes on a paper by Anne Salmond, 'Traditional Maori Society Revisited,' which was one of several presented in a seminar led by Raymond Firth at the University of Auckland in 1978, as mentioned in a previous document. The paper seeks to reconstruct early Maori society based on reports from Capt. James Cook's visits. The notes are accompanied by three printed maps circa 1769-70 of New Zealand:... Three pages of light-blue typing paper contain written notes on a paper by Anne Salmond, 'Traditional Maori Society Revisited,' which was one of several presented in a seminar led by Raymond Firth at the University of Auckland in 1978, as mentioned in a previous document. The paper seeks to reconstruct early Maori society based on reports from Capt. James Cook's visits. The notes are accompanied by three printed maps circa 1769-70 of New Zealand: an overview of North Island; Mercury Bay on North Island; and Queen Charlotte Sounds on the South Island. All show native settlements, while the first includes speculation about lines of communication and tribal boundaries. Show more Show less

Four undated, typewritten pages headed 'Answers to questions on Tikopia supplied through Dr. Chiva,' possibly at the request of Raymond Firth addressing vocabulary compilation and various methods of preparation for fish of various types.