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Side A: (02-07-74) In Vura, conversation with Liongiala, Oteinao, Takalia, about Seni and recent experience with girl, t…
Side A: (02-07-74) In Vura, conversation with Liongiala, Oteinao, Takalia, about Seni and recent experience with girl, taxi, a case of mis-projected identity. Detailed vigorous discussion in which tossing around certain images of town and evaluating different forms of behaviour. (03-07-74) Liongiala recounting her vers…
Side A: Malaita (26-10-75): Bufau on Kana, when sung, composition, significance, negotiations with Gagame/luma’a (weddin…
Side A: Malaita (26-10-75): Bufau on Kana, when sung, composition, significance, negotiations with Gagame/luma’a (wedding) Igwai, Bababai missing out on pig at luma’a (wedding) of Patson, getting guts and nothing else. Side B: (27-10-75) Kafairamo on custom times past. Manakwai: Ben Umaniau, drunk Ramo. (28-10-75) Foat…
Side A: Malaita (29-01-76): Sorcery and making accusations, story of cartridge, bulolo omea Tak, Auano on Gao voyages, t…
Side A: Malaita (29-01-76): Sorcery and making accusations, story of cartridge, bulolo omea Tak, Auano on Gao voyages, times past. Side B: Details of subsequent events, dreams, etc., in dispute with Rureimanu and his ‘control’ over Eda. (FL20) Detailed listing of tape content can be found in this collection within Ite…
Side A: (19-09-74): Continued from C68, story concluded. Calling Frazer asleep. Kwadili music. In Vura, conversation bet…
Side A: (19-09-74): Continued from C68, story concluded. Calling Frazer asleep. Kwadili music. In Vura, conversation between Basiana and Linganafelo and attempts to wake me up, some jungle sounds, Basiana starts a story. Side B: (20-09-74) Continues from C64B., Basiana ainimae, salutations. Detailed listing of tape co…
Side A: (11-08-74): Linganafelo music, starts with kana, but story about Uli’ai. Kana of Linganafelo’s sister’s friendsh…
Side A: (11-08-74): Linganafelo music, starts with kana, but story about Uli’ai. Kana of Linganafelo’s sister’s friendship, out of which trouble arose regarding courtship Side B: Linganafelo on story from life when attacked Rongodala, possibly in state of possession by akalo, remedies. Alangai recountin movements in t…
Sides A/B: Honiara (31-07-75): Linganafelo: Vura. different practices, town vs home, fashions with spending wages, keepi…
Sides A/B: Honiara (31-07-75): Linganafelo: Vura. different practices, town vs home, fashions with spending wages, keeping, etc.; attitudes of wives, when husband is a spendthrift.(02-08-71) Linganafelo: Started talking about luma’a (marriage) of Tolitaa, trouble with girl, goings on at Fiti, distinguishing girls; skin…
Sides A/B: Buafau Lau dictionary work. Detailed listing of tape content can be found in this collection within Item 003…
Sides A/B: Buafau Lau dictionary work. Detailed listing of tape content can be found in this collection within Item 003 "Collection Guide: Guides to Cassette and Reel-to-Reel Tapes from 1971-1976". Language as given: To'abaita
Side A: (19-10-74): Boe Ludawane (cont from C73B, now lost) on kirio (porpoise), Su’u afa, etc. (20-09-74) Visit to Kong…
Side A: (19-10-74): Boe Ludawane (cont from C73B, now lost) on kirio (porpoise), Su’u afa, etc. (20-09-74) Visit to Konga: Stephenus, Ramosi and others, history of settlements, truck bisnis, gardens-market, etc. Side B: (22-10-74) Talk with Shiu, Chinatown, on Chinese and their friends, war-time to present. Detailed l…
Side A: (cont from C21) Kwaimani on playmind, further simple case. Basiana on terms used to describe performing differen…
Side A: (cont from C21) Kwaimani on playmind, further simple case. Basiana on terms used to describe performing different forms of music, ainimae, sisila, kana. Side B: Conversation in Vura between Kwaimani, Basiana, Tolota, on Manakwai gossip, educating children, village attitudes. Detailed listing of tape content …
Side A: Dafu, Honiara (16-10-75): Ainimae, Aringitana with Finigga, Misireni, and Taedola. Side B: (cont'd). (04-11-75) …
Side A: Dafu, Honiara (16-10-75): Ainimae, Aringitana with Finigga, Misireni, and Taedola. Side B: (cont'd). (04-11-75) Dafu: Linganafelo on ainimae recorded at Dafu, language, singing, etc. Detailed listing of tape content can be found in this collection within Item 003 "Collection Guide: Guides to Cassette and Reel-…