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Anthropos Article
in Margaret Mead Papers and South Pacific Ethnographic Archives, 1838-1996, of United States. Library of Congress. Manuscript Division (N49: Papua New Guinea, Folder 6: Admiralty Islands. Mead and Fortune field trip to Manus, 1928-29. Field data. Joint field notes. Miscellaneous #1) (District of Columbia) (1928) , 26 page(s)
Typewritten transcription of text from an article in the journal Anthropos (Vol. 4, 1909, p. 354), published under the title 'Mythen and Sagen der Admiralitätsinsulaner.' Transcription is in an indigenous language with English headings and some handwritten English translations; most appear to be stories about dem...
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in Margaret Mead Papers and South Pacific Ethnographic Archives, 1838-1996, of United States. Library of Congress. Manuscript Division (N49: Papua New Guinea, Folder 6: Admiralty Islands. Mead and Fortune field trip to Manus, 1928-29. Field data. Joint field notes. Miscellaneous #1) (District of Columbia) (1928) , 26 page(s)
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Typewritten transcription of text from an article in the journal Anthropos (Vol. 4, 1909, p. 354), published under the title 'Mythen and Sagen der Admiralitätsinsulaner.' Transcription is in an indigenous language with English headings and some handwritten English translations; most appear to be stories about demons and spirits. Undated.
Date Written / Recorded
1928
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Field notes
Contributor
Margaret Mead, 1901-1978, Reo Fortune, 1903-1979
Author / Creator
Margaret Mead, 1901-1978, Reo Fortune, 1903-1979
Topic / Theme
Papua New Guineans
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Apophony
in Bronislaw Malinowski Papers (LSE), of London School of Economics and Political Science. Library. Archives and Special Collections Team (Box 5: Linguistic notes and lectures, based on Trobriand Islands fieldwork, Folder 20: Classificatory Particles) (London, England) (1925) , 2 page(s)
An undated, handwritten page of manuscript notes on the grammar of the Trobriand language has 'LF V' at the upper right corner. In the middle of the page in purple pencil is the title 'Apophony.' The information is written on the back of a page titled 'Ap M-.' Featured is one term --'megwa' (charm), with Austrones...
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in Bronislaw Malinowski Papers (LSE), of London School of Economics and Political Science. Library. Archives and Special Collections Team (Box 5: Linguistic notes and lectures, based on Trobriand Islands fieldwork, Folder 20: Classificatory Particles) (London, England) (1925) , 2 page(s)
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An undated, handwritten page of manuscript notes on the grammar of the Trobriand language has 'LF V' at the upper right corner. In the middle of the page in purple pencil is the title 'Apophony.' The information is written on the back of a page titled 'Ap M-.' Featured is one term --'megwa' (charm), with Austronesian commentary and field note reference numbers.
Date Written / Recorded
1925
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Field notes
Contributor
Bronisław Malinowski, 1884-1942
Author / Creator
Bronisław Malinowski, 1884-1942
Topic / Theme
Trobriand Islanders
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Apophony - Assimilation
in Bronislaw Malinowski Papers (LSE), of London School of Economics and Political Science. Library. Archives and Special Collections Team (Box 5: Linguistic notes and lectures, based on Trobriand Islands fieldwork, Folder 18: Grammatical Notes) (London, England) (1926) , 2 page(s)
A page of undated, handwritten manuscript notes on the grammar of the Trobriand language titled 'Apophony - Assimilation' is written on the back of a letter addressed to Malinowski in London. The letter is dated December 18, 1928 and regards the writing of a general text on anthropology.
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in Bronislaw Malinowski Papers (LSE), of London School of Economics and Political Science. Library. Archives and Special Collections Team (Box 5: Linguistic notes and lectures, based on Trobriand Islands fieldwork, Folder 18: Grammatical Notes) (London, England) (1926) , 2 page(s)
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A page of undated, handwritten manuscript notes on the grammar of the Trobriand language titled 'Apophony - Assimilation' is written on the back of a letter addressed to Malinowski in London. The letter is dated December 18, 1928 and regards the writing of a general text on anthropology.
Date Written / Recorded
1926
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Field notes
Contributor
Bronisław Malinowski, 1884-1942
Author / Creator
Bronisław Malinowski, 1884-1942
Topic / Theme
Anthropological linguistics, Trobriand Islanders
Copyright Message
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Apophony Simple
in Bronislaw Malinowski Papers (LSE), of London School of Economics and Political Science. Library. Archives and Special Collections Team (Box 5: Linguistic notes and lectures, based on Trobriand Islands fieldwork, Folder 19: Grammar: Current) (London, England) (1925) , 2 page(s)
An undated, handwritten page of manuscript notes on the grammar of the Trobriand language is titled 'Apophony Simple' and features the indigenous term megwa, which is not translated into English. This information is written on the back of a typed page on the institution of marriage and individual vs. communal moth...
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in Bronislaw Malinowski Papers (LSE), of London School of Economics and Political Science. Library. Archives and Special Collections Team (Box 5: Linguistic notes and lectures, based on Trobriand Islands fieldwork, Folder 19: Grammar: Current) (London, England) (1925) , 2 page(s)
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An undated, handwritten page of manuscript notes on the grammar of the Trobriand language is titled 'Apophony Simple' and features the indigenous term megwa, which is not translated into English. This information is written on the back of a typed page on the institution of marriage and individual vs. communal motherhood.
Date Written / Recorded
1925
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Field notes
Contributor
Bronisław Malinowski, 1884-1942
Author / Creator
Bronisław Malinowski, 1884-1942
Topic / Theme
Trobriand Islanders
Copyright Message
Materials sourced from Yale University. Copyright © 2016 by Patrick Burke
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Arapesh
in Margaret Mead Papers and South Pacific Ethnographic Archives, 1838-1996, of United States. Library of Congress. Manuscript Division (N96: Papua New Guinea, Folder 5: New Guinea. Arapesh, Mundugumor, and Tchambuli. Mead and Fortune field trip, 1931-33. Field data. Arapesh Notes Linguistic #1) (District of Columbia) (1931) , 2 page(s)
Handwritten notes titled 'Arapesh' in an indigenous language. Undated.
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in Margaret Mead Papers and South Pacific Ethnographic Archives, 1838-1996, of United States. Library of Congress. Manuscript Division (N96: Papua New Guinea, Folder 5: New Guinea. Arapesh, Mundugumor, and Tchambuli. Mead and Fortune field trip, 1931-33. Field data. Arapesh Notes Linguistic #1) (District of Columbia) (1931) , 2 page(s)
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Handwritten notes titled 'Arapesh' in an indigenous language. Undated.
Date Written / Recorded
1931
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Field notes
Contributor
Margaret Mead, 1901-1978
Author / Creator
Margaret Mead, 1901-1978
Topic / Theme
Arapesh
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Arapesh Children's Drawings, 1932
in Margaret Mead Papers and South Pacific Ethnographic Archives, 1838-1996, of United States. Library of Congress. Manuscript Division (N94: Papua New Guinea, Folder 1: New Guinea. Arapesh, Mundugumor, and Tchambuli. Mead and Fortune field trip, 1931-33. Field data. Arapesh Children's drawings) (District of Columbia) (1932) , 42 page(s)
Handwritten notes titled 'Arapesh Children's Drawings' include a list of drawing vocabulary in English and an indigenous language. Drawings include human figures, animals, and abstract shapes. Several drawings are attributed to So'a Toa. Dated 1932.
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in Margaret Mead Papers and South Pacific Ethnographic Archives, 1838-1996, of United States. Library of Congress. Manuscript Division (N94: Papua New Guinea, Folder 1: New Guinea. Arapesh, Mundugumor, and Tchambuli. Mead and Fortune field trip, 1931-33. Field data. Arapesh Children's drawings) (District of Columbia) (1932) , 42 page(s)
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Handwritten notes titled 'Arapesh Children's Drawings' include a list of drawing vocabulary in English and an indigenous language. Drawings include human figures, animals, and abstract shapes. Several drawings are attributed to So'a Toa. Dated 1932.
Date Written / Recorded
1932
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Field notes
Contributor
Margaret Mead, 1901-1978
Author / Creator
Margaret Mead, 1901-1978
Topic / Theme
Drawing and drawings, Arapesh
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Arapesh Linguistics, 1931
in Margaret Mead Papers and South Pacific Ethnographic Archives, 1838-1996, of United States. Library of Congress. Manuscript Division (N96: Papua New Guinea, Folder 6: New Guinea. Arapesh, Mundugumor, and Tchambuli. Mead and Fortune field trip, 1931-33. Field data. Arapesh Notes Linguistic #2) (District of Columbia) (1931) , 43 page(s)
Typewritten pages titled 'Arapesh Linguistics' contain notes on grammar in an indigenous language with English translations. Included are interrogative expressions, verbs (prefix, suffix, infix, transitive, intransitive), and adjectives. Also includes vocabulary pertaining to parts of the body and religion. Dated...
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in Margaret Mead Papers and South Pacific Ethnographic Archives, 1838-1996, of United States. Library of Congress. Manuscript Division (N96: Papua New Guinea, Folder 6: New Guinea. Arapesh, Mundugumor, and Tchambuli. Mead and Fortune field trip, 1931-33. Field data. Arapesh Notes Linguistic #2) (District of Columbia) (1931) , 43 page(s)
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Typewritten pages titled 'Arapesh Linguistics' contain notes on grammar in an indigenous language with English translations. Included are interrogative expressions, verbs (prefix, suffix, infix, transitive, intransitive), and adjectives. Also includes vocabulary pertaining to parts of the body and religion. Dated 1931.
Date Written / Recorded
1931
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Field notes
Contributor
Margaret Mead, 1901-1978
Author / Creator
Margaret Mead, 1901-1978
Topic / Theme
Anthropological linguistics, Arapesh
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Arapesh: M.C. Vocabulary Slips
in Margaret Mead Papers and South Pacific Ethnographic Archives, 1838-1996, of United States. Library of Congress. Manuscript Division (N96: Papua New Guinea, Folder 6: New Guinea. Arapesh, Mundugumor, and Tchambuli. Mead and Fortune field trip, 1931-33. Field data. Arapesh Notes Linguistic #2) (District of Columbia) (1931) , 94 page(s)
Handwritten notes titled 'Arapesh M.C. Vocabulary Slips' include vocabulary in an indigenous language with English translations. Vocabulary pertains to kinship, birth, and sorcery among other topics. Also includes citations to various named and unnamed sources. Undated.
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in Margaret Mead Papers and South Pacific Ethnographic Archives, 1838-1996, of United States. Library of Congress. Manuscript Division (N96: Papua New Guinea, Folder 6: New Guinea. Arapesh, Mundugumor, and Tchambuli. Mead and Fortune field trip, 1931-33. Field data. Arapesh Notes Linguistic #2) (District of Columbia) (1931) , 94 page(s)
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Handwritten notes titled 'Arapesh M.C. Vocabulary Slips' include vocabulary in an indigenous language with English translations. Vocabulary pertains to kinship, birth, and sorcery among other topics. Also includes citations to various named and unnamed sources. Undated.
Date Written / Recorded
1931
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Field notes
Contributor
Margaret Mead, 1901-1978
Author / Creator
Margaret Mead, 1901-1978
Topic / Theme
Anthropological linguistics, Arapesh
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Arapesh Notes
in Margaret Mead Papers and South Pacific Ethnographic Archives, 1838-1996, of United States. Library of Congress. Manuscript Division (N98: Papua New Guinea, Folder 7: New Guinea. Arapesh, Mundugumor, and Tchambuli. Mead and Fortune field trip, 1931-33. Field data. Arapesh. Notes. Reo F. Fortune notes (xerox) #2) (District of Columbia) (1933) , 151 page(s)
Handwritten notes by Reo Fortune regarding the Arapesh people. The notes transcribe speeches in Arapesh with English translations, as well as comment on Arapesh culture. A section lists Arapesh verbs.
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in Margaret Mead Papers and South Pacific Ethnographic Archives, 1838-1996, of United States. Library of Congress. Manuscript Division (N98: Papua New Guinea, Folder 7: New Guinea. Arapesh, Mundugumor, and Tchambuli. Mead and Fortune field trip, 1931-33. Field data. Arapesh. Notes. Reo F. Fortune notes (xerox) #2) (District of Columbia) (1933) , 151 page(s)
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Handwritten notes by Reo Fortune regarding the Arapesh people. The notes transcribe speeches in Arapesh with English translations, as well as comment on Arapesh culture. A section lists Arapesh verbs.
Date Written / Recorded
1933
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Field notes
Contributor
Reo Fortune, 1903-1979
Author / Creator
Reo Fortune, 1903-1979
Topic / Theme
Anthropological linguistics, Arapesh
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Arapesh Notes
in Margaret Mead Papers and South Pacific Ethnographic Archives, 1838-1996, of United States. Library of Congress. Manuscript Division (N98: Papua New Guinea, Folder 6: New Guinea. Arapesh, Mundugumor, and Tchambuli. Mead and Fortune field trip, 1931-33. Field data. Arapesh. Notes. Reo F. Fortune notes (xerox) #1) (District of Columbia) (1940) , 104 page(s)
Handwritten notes, with a brief typewritten section, by Reo Fortune regarding the Arapesh people. Many of the notes transcribe speeches in Arapesh with an English translation. Other topics include sorcery, death, burial customs, and a short analysis of Margaret Mead's interpretation of an incident (page 79), as re...
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in Margaret Mead Papers and South Pacific Ethnographic Archives, 1838-1996, of United States. Library of Congress. Manuscript Division (N98: Papua New Guinea, Folder 6: New Guinea. Arapesh, Mundugumor, and Tchambuli. Mead and Fortune field trip, 1931-33. Field data. Arapesh. Notes. Reo F. Fortune notes (xerox) #1) (District of Columbia) (1940) , 104 page(s)
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Handwritten notes, with a brief typewritten section, by Reo Fortune regarding the Arapesh people. Many of the notes transcribe speeches in Arapesh with an English translation. Other topics include sorcery, death, burial customs, and a short analysis of Margaret Mead's interpretation of an incident (page 79), as related in publications from 1940.
Date Written / Recorded
1940
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Research notes
Contributor
Reo Fortune, 1903-1979
Author / Creator
Reo Fortune, 1903-1979
Person Discussed
Margaret Mead, 1901-1978
Topic / Theme
Anthropological linguistics, Arapesh
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