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95. Loilove from Lango, Gela - Ko'E Pari [The frog Pari]
in Raymond William Firth Papers, of London School of Economics and Political Science. Library. Archives and Special Collections Team (Tikopia and Solomon Islands Other, Solomon Islands String Figures) (London, England) (1965) , 3 page(s)
Date: circa 1963. Handwritten copy by Honor Maude of Raymond Firth's 1928 notes on the string figure 'Loilove'/'Ko'e Pari' (the frog Pari).
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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, Solomon Islands String Figures) (London, England) (1965) , 3 page(s)
Description
Date: circa 1963. Handwritten copy by Honor Maude of Raymond Firth's 1928 notes on the string figure 'Loilove'/'Ko'e Pari' (the frog Pari).
Date Written / Recorded
1965
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Field notes
Contributor
Sir Raymond Firth, 1901-2002
Author / Creator
Sir Raymond Firth, 1901-2002
Topic / Theme
Games, 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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A'araza - Two Ducks, 1928
in Raymond William Firth Papers, of London School of Economics and Political Science. Library. Archives and Special Collections Team (Tikopia and Solomon Islands Other, Solomon Islands String Figures) (London, England) (1928) , 2 page(s)
Date: 1928. Informant: man at Rousu lagoon, S. Malaita. Handwritten directions for creating the string figure 'A'araza' (two ducks) with a drawing of the completed figure.
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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, Solomon Islands String Figures) (London, England) (1928) , 2 page(s)
Description
Date: 1928. Informant: man at Rousu lagoon, S. Malaita. Handwritten directions for creating the string figure 'A'araza' (two ducks) with a drawing of the completed figure.
Date Written / Recorded
1928
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Field notes
Contributor
Sir Raymond Firth, 1901-2002
Author / Creator
Sir Raymond Firth, 1901-2002
Topic / Theme
Games, 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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Abstract: Population Problems and Attitudes in a Primitive Oceanic Community
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 Lectures) (London, England) (03 June 1966) , 7 page(s)
Seven pages contain a typewritten abstract for a talk on population control in Tikopia to be presented at a 1966 meeting of the Royal Society Population Study Group in London. A noted written at the top in red pen, dated June 13, directs that copies be sent to Burton Benedict and to 'Harrison for Group.'
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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 Lectures) (London, England) (03 June 1966) , 7 page(s)
Description
Seven pages contain a typewritten abstract for a talk on population control in Tikopia to be presented at a 1966 meeting of the Royal Society Population Study Group in London. A noted written at the top in red pen, dated June 13, directs that copies be sent to Burton Benedict and to 'Harrison for Group.'
Date Written / Recorded
03 June 1966, 1966
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Essay
Contributor
Sir Raymond Firth, 1901-2002
Author / Creator
Sir Raymond Firth, 1901-2002
Topic / Theme
Population, Tikopia
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Account Ledger, Tikopia Expedition, 1927-1929
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 and Solomon Islands Other, Tikopia 1928-29: Accounts, Stores) (London, England) (1928) , 19 page(s)
Handwritten account ledger from Raymond Firth's Tikopia Expedition tracks receipts and expenditures from November 1927 to August 1929.
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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 and Solomon Islands Other, Tikopia 1928-29: Accounts, Stores) (London, England) (1928) , 19 page(s)
Description
Handwritten account ledger from Raymond Firth's Tikopia Expedition tracks receipts and expenditures from November 1927 to August 1929.
Date Written / Recorded
1928
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Ephemera
Author / Creator
Sir Raymond Firth, 1901-2002
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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Account of Travelling and Incidental Expenses, Raymond Firth, July-September 1947
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, Malayan Visit: Colonial Office) (London, England) (1947) , 4 page(s)
Two preprinted forms for reporting departmental travel and other expenses completed by Raymond Firth. Department unidentified; entries dated July-September 1947.
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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, Malayan Visit: Colonial Office) (London, England) (1947) , 4 page(s)
Description
Two preprinted forms for reporting departmental travel and other expenses completed by Raymond Firth. Department unidentified; entries dated July-September 1947.
Date Written / Recorded
1947
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Government/institutional document
Author / Creator
Sir Raymond Firth, 1901-2002
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'Add to Page 74': Change by 1952
in Raymond William Firth Papers, of London School of Economics and Political Science. Library. Archives and Special Collections Team (Tikopia and Solomon Islands Other, Death and Funeral in Tikopia) (London, England) (1952) , 2 page(s)
Typewritten manuscript titled 'Add to page 74' with 'Change by 1952' handwritten at top of first page and handwritten corrections. Discusses the impact of Christianity on traditional burial customs.
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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, Death and Funeral in Tikopia) (London, England) (1952) , 2 page(s)
Description
Typewritten manuscript titled 'Add to page 74' with 'Change by 1952' handwritten at top of first page and handwritten corrections. Discusses the impact of Christianity on traditional burial customs.
Date Written / Recorded
1952
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Essay
Contributor
Sir Raymond Firth, 1901-2002
Author / Creator
Sir Raymond Firth, 1901-2002
Topic / Theme
Christianity, Funerals, Death, Burial customs, 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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'Add to page 76 (a)' - Burial Customs, circa 1952
in Raymond William Firth Papers, of London School of Economics and Political Science. Library. Archives and Special Collections Team (Tikopia and Solomon Islands Other, Death and Funeral in Tikopia) (London, England) (1952) , 2 page(s)
Typewritten manuscript titled 'Add to page 76 (a)' details burial customs from 1952 and notes the impact Christianity has had on traditional ways.
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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, Death and Funeral in Tikopia) (London, England) (1952) , 2 page(s)
Description
Typewritten manuscript titled 'Add to page 76 (a)' details burial customs from 1952 and notes the impact Christianity has had on traditional ways.
Date Written / Recorded
1952
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Essay
Contributor
Sir Raymond Firth, 1901-2002
Author / Creator
Sir Raymond Firth, 1901-2002
Topic / Theme
Christianity, Burial customs, Funerals, Death, 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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Adzes: Terminology of Polynesian Adzes, 29 January 1928
in Raymond William Firth Papers, of London School of Economics and Political Science. Library. Archives and Special Collections Team (Tikopia and Solomon Islands Other, Notes for Fieldwork) (London, England) (29 January 1928) , 2 page(s)
Date: January 29, 1928. Handwritten notes by Raymond Firth titled 'Adzes: Terminology of Polynesian Adzes,' with note at upper right, 'H. D. Skinner. Draft,' re: types and parts of adzes, with two diagrams.
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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, Notes for Fieldwork) (London, England) (29 January 1928) , 2 page(s)
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Date: January 29, 1928. Handwritten notes by Raymond Firth titled 'Adzes: Terminology of Polynesian Adzes,' with note at upper right, 'H. D. Skinner. Draft,' re: types and parts of adzes, with two diagrams.
Date Written / Recorded
29 January 1928, 1928
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Field notes
Contributor
Sir Raymond Firth, 1901-2002
Author / Creator
Sir Raymond Firth, 1901-2002
Person Discussed
Henry Devenish Skinner, 1886-1978
Topic / Theme
Tools, Pacific Islanders
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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After Death
in Raymond William Firth Papers, of London School of Economics and Political Science. Library. Archives and Special Collections Team (Tikopia and Solomon Islands Other, Sickness and Cure: Rough Notes) (London, England) (1939) , 3 page(s)
Handwritten notes, mostly in Tikopia language, with sections titled in English: Renewal of Youth, Cultivate Food, Live in Marriage, Dance of Atua, Child Spirits Grow Up. Undated.
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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, Sickness and Cure: Rough Notes) (London, England) (1939) , 3 page(s)
Description
Handwritten notes, mostly in Tikopia language, with sections titled in English: Renewal of Youth, Cultivate Food, Live in Marriage, Dance of Atua, Child Spirits Grow Up. Undated.
Date Written / Recorded
1939
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Essay
Contributor
Sir Raymond Firth, 1901-2002
Author / Creator
Sir Raymond Firth, 1901-2002
Topic / Theme
Religious rites and ceremonies, Death, 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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Aiole, 1928
in Raymond William Firth Papers, of London School of Economics and Political Science. Library. Archives and Special Collections Team (Tikopia and Solomon Islands Other, Solomon Islands String Figures) (London, England) (19 July 1928) , 2 page(s)
Date: 19.VII.28. Informant: Tomi, a young man of Sinarengo, Malaita. Handwritten directions for creating the string figure 'Aiole' with a drawing of the completed figure.
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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, Solomon Islands String Figures) (London, England) (19 July 1928) , 2 page(s)
Description
Date: 19.VII.28. Informant: Tomi, a young man of Sinarengo, Malaita. Handwritten directions for creating the string figure 'Aiole' with a drawing of the completed figure.
Date Written / Recorded
19 July 1928, 1928
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Field notes
Contributor
Sir Raymond Firth, 1901-2002
Author / Creator
Sir Raymond Firth, 1901-2002
Topic / Theme
Games, 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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