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An Exercise in Anthropological Theory: Bemba Political Organization
in Max Gluckman Papers, of Royal Anthropological Institute. Archives and Manuscripts (Box 7: Barotse Notes and Lectures on Northern Rhodesia, [Folder 1]) (1940) , 31 page(s)
This 31 page typed document, entitled 'An Exercise in Anthropological Theory by Max Gluckman, discusses several political systems, and the ways in which they balance power distribution in the face of divergent interests and demands.
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in Max Gluckman Papers, of Royal Anthropological Institute. Archives and Manuscripts (Box 7: Barotse Notes and Lectures on Northern Rhodesia, [Folder 1]) (1940) , 31 page(s)
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This 31 page typed document, entitled 'An Exercise in Anthropological Theory by Max Gluckman, discusses several political systems, and the ways in which they balance power distribution in the face of divergent interests and demands.
Date Written / Recorded
1940
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Essay
Contributor
Max Gluckman, 1911-1975
Author / Creator
Max Gluckman, 1911-1975
Topic / Theme
Government models, Societal structure, Bemba
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Expense Log
in Max Gluckman Papers, of Royal Anthropological Institute. Archives and Manuscripts (Box L: Zululand Notes Archive, [Folder 5]) (October 1937) , 13 page(s)
Date: 7.10.37 This hand-written fieldwork file is an accounting of various expenses, including incidental items, services, and personal taxes.
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in Max Gluckman Papers, of Royal Anthropological Institute. Archives and Manuscripts (Box L: Zululand Notes Archive, [Folder 5]) (October 1937) , 13 page(s)
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Date: 7.10.37 This hand-written fieldwork file is an accounting of various expenses, including incidental items, services, and personal taxes.
Date Written / Recorded
October 1937, 1937
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Field notes
Contributor
Max Gluckman, 1911-1975
Author / Creator
Max Gluckman, 1911-1975
Topic / Theme
Tax records, Personal finances, Zulu
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Files - 1937 - PC ACtg-Read
in Max Gluckman Papers, of Royal Anthropological Institute. Archives and Manuscripts (Box 25: Lozi notes and letters, 1947, 1948, [Folder 15]) (1937) , 2 page(s)
Two pages of typewritten field notes contain summaries of various documents, including letters between the Provincial Commissioner and the Paramount Chief and minutes of meetings, written on dates between 1928 and 1942.
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in Max Gluckman Papers, of Royal Anthropological Institute. Archives and Manuscripts (Box 25: Lozi notes and letters, 1947, 1948, [Folder 15]) (1937) , 2 page(s)
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Two pages of typewritten field notes contain summaries of various documents, including letters between the Provincial Commissioner and the Paramount Chief and minutes of meetings, written on dates between 1928 and 1942.
Date Written / Recorded
1937
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Field notes
Contributor
Max Gluckman, 1911-1975
Author / Creator
Max Gluckman, 1911-1975
Topic / Theme
Government, Lozi
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Files L - 1937
in Max Gluckman Papers, of Royal Anthropological Institute. Archives and Manuscripts (Box 25: Lozi notes and letters, 1947, 1948, [Folder 15]) (1937) , 2 page(s)
Two pages of typewritten field notes contain summaries of letters between the Provincial Commissioner and Paramount Chief Yeta III and others, written on dates between 1934 and 1942.
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in Max Gluckman Papers, of Royal Anthropological Institute. Archives and Manuscripts (Box 25: Lozi notes and letters, 1947, 1948, [Folder 15]) (1937) , 2 page(s)
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Two pages of typewritten field notes contain summaries of letters between the Provincial Commissioner and Paramount Chief Yeta III and others, written on dates between 1934 and 1942.
Date Written / Recorded
1937
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Field notes
Contributor
Max Gluckman, 1911-1975
Author / Creator
Max Gluckman, 1911-1975
Topic / Theme
Government, Courts, Lozi
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Functions
in Max Gluckman Papers, of Royal Anthropological Institute. Archives and Manuscripts (Box 8: Lozi Notes and Notebooks, [Folder 1]) (1940) , 4 page(s)
A four-page, undated note, both typed and hand-written, contains tables headed "Functions" listing names, duties and salaries; and tables listing members of kutas and their affiliations.
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in Max Gluckman Papers, of Royal Anthropological Institute. Archives and Manuscripts (Box 8: Lozi Notes and Notebooks, [Folder 1]) (1940) , 4 page(s)
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A four-page, undated note, both typed and hand-written, contains tables headed "Functions" listing names, duties and salaries; and tables listing members of kutas and their affiliations.
Date Written / Recorded
1940
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Field notes
Contributor
Max Gluckman, 1911-1975
Author / Creator
Max Gluckman, 1911-1975
Topic / Theme
Official government duties, Local government, Lozi
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Half Yearly Return: Cattle Census - Nongoma District
in Max Gluckman Papers, of Royal Anthropological Institute. Archives and Manuscripts (Box D: Thesis, [Folder 1]) (31 December 1938) , 5 page(s)
Date: 31.12.38. Place: Nongoma. A five-page, typewritten memorandum is headed "Half Yearly Return: Cattle Census" and tabulates numbers of cattle and their condition in various districts for the last six months of 1938.
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in Max Gluckman Papers, of Royal Anthropological Institute. Archives and Manuscripts (Box D: Thesis, [Folder 1]) (31 December 1938) , 5 page(s)
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Date: 31.12.38. Place: Nongoma. A five-page, typewritten memorandum is headed "Half Yearly Return: Cattle Census" and tabulates numbers of cattle and their condition in various districts for the last six months of 1938.
Date Written / Recorded
31 December 1938, 1938
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Field notes
Contributor
Max Gluckman, 1911-1975
Author / Creator
Max Gluckman, 1911-1975
Topic / Theme
Census, Cattle, Zulu
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Handwritten notes and news clippings
in Max Gluckman Papers, of Royal Anthropological Institute. Archives and Manuscripts (Box A: Lozi Notebooks 1942 and 1944, [Folder 4]) (1938) , 11 page(s)
This is a set of notes, based on interviews with homestead residents. Topics covered include marriage and trade customs, plus local laws.
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in Max Gluckman Papers, of Royal Anthropological Institute. Archives and Manuscripts (Box A: Lozi Notebooks 1942 and 1944, [Folder 4]) (1938) , 11 page(s)
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This is a set of notes, based on interviews with homestead residents. Topics covered include marriage and trade customs, plus local laws.
Date Written / Recorded
1938
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Field notes
Contributor
Max Gluckman, 1911-1975
Author / Creator
Max Gluckman, 1911-1975
Topic / Theme
Local government, Law, Trade and commerce, Marriage customs, Zulu, Lozi
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Handwritten notes on back of typewritten inventory
in Max Gluckman Papers, of Royal Anthropological Institute. Archives and Manuscripts (Box 7: Barotse Notes and Lectures on Northern Rhodesia, [Folder 1]) (1940) , 7 page(s)
Handwritten field notes about the Bemba people, specifically the conduct of kings and royalty.
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in Max Gluckman Papers, of Royal Anthropological Institute. Archives and Manuscripts (Box 7: Barotse Notes and Lectures on Northern Rhodesia, [Folder 1]) (1940) , 7 page(s)
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Handwritten field notes about the Bemba people, specifically the conduct of kings and royalty.
Date Written / Recorded
1940
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Field notes
Contributor
Max Gluckman, 1911-1975
Author / Creator
Max Gluckman, 1911-1975
Topic / Theme
Property rights, Land holdings, Monarchy, Societal structure, Bemba
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Handwritten notes on the Barotse
in Max Gluckman Papers, of Royal Anthropological Institute. Archives and Manuscripts (Box 50: Lozi field notebooks and fieldnotes, 1939 and 1940, [Folder 1]) (1940) , 75 page(s)
Place: Barotseland. Seventy-five hand-written pages include field notes on life among the Barotse people; text by other writers in the Silozi language; and bibliographical notes. Some carry dates between July and October of 1940.
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in Max Gluckman Papers, of Royal Anthropological Institute. Archives and Manuscripts (Box 50: Lozi field notebooks and fieldnotes, 1939 and 1940, [Folder 1]) (1940) , 75 page(s)
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Place: Barotseland. Seventy-five hand-written pages include field notes on life among the Barotse people; text by other writers in the Silozi language; and bibliographical notes. Some carry dates between July and October of 1940.
Date Written / Recorded
1940
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Field notes
Contributor
Max Gluckman, 1911-1975
Author / Creator
Max Gluckman, 1911-1975
Topic / Theme
Societal structure, Gardens, Government, Cultural life, Lozi
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History of Mwandi and Sesheke Kutas
in Max Gluckman Papers, of Royal Anthropological Institute. Archives and Manuscripts (Box 16: Field Note Files, [Folder 5]) (15 January 1944) , 4 page(s)
Date: 15.1.44. Sources: Chief Imwiko and his indunas. A four-page, typewritten field note contains information on the history of the Mwandi and Sesheke kutas.
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in Max Gluckman Papers, of Royal Anthropological Institute. Archives and Manuscripts (Box 16: Field Note Files, [Folder 5]) (15 January 1944) , 4 page(s)
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Date: 15.1.44. Sources: Chief Imwiko and his indunas. A four-page, typewritten field note contains information on the history of the Mwandi and Sesheke kutas.
Date Written / Recorded
15 January 1944, 1944
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Field notes
Contributor
Max Gluckman, 1911-1975
Author / Creator
Max Gluckman, 1911-1975
Topic / Theme
Local government, Government councils, Lozi
Copyright Message
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