Iban—Notebooks: Translation (Books 3 and 4), 1971 - 1974
Scope and Contents
"- Iban Book 3: Renong 3: “Song of the Young Women Seeking a Bathing Place” (Renong Indu Mandai ) (concluded); Renong 1: “Song in Praise of the Longhouse” (Renong Timang Rumah ); Renong 2: “Song of the Young Women Refreshing Their Lovesick Feelings” (Renong Indu Merindang Ati.). - Iban Book 4: Renong 4: “Song of the Young Women Returning from Their Bathing” (Renong Indu Pulai Mandi ); Renong 5: “Song of the Young Women Asking for a Lovecharm” (Renong Indu Nanya ka Jayau ); Renong 7: “Song of the Young Man’s First Visit Secretly by Night” (Renong Bujang Ngayap ka-Terubah ); Renong 8: “Song of the Young Women Being Criticized by Their Mother” (Renong Indu Di-Banah Indai ); Renong 9: “Song to Send the Lovecharm Flying” (Renong Nerebai ka Pemandang ) (to be continued)."
Dates
- 1971 - 1974
Creator
- From the Collection: Rubenstein, Carol, 1934-2025 (Person)
Language of Materials
The primary language of this collection is English, with the unique languages of various Dayak ethnic groups represented in series I, II, and V.
Extent
8.5 cubic feet.
Repository Details
Part of the Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections Repository
2B Carl A. Kroch Library
Cornell University
Ithaca NY 14853
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