Kelabit—Notebooks: Translation (Books 3–6), 1972
Scope and Contents
"-Kelabit Translation Book 3: Notes for sequences in Tukad Rini epic; Adi epic (concluded). Notes for small songs performed and collected at Long Dano and later at Bario: “Prayer for Calling the Eagles” (Dawar Kanui ); “Prayer Calling the Spirit of the Padi” (Dawar Ada’ Pade ); “Prayer for Female Child” (Nuwat Anak ); “Cradle Songs” (Mataso Anak ); “Mourning Song” (Sido ); “The Arrival of Tom Harrisson by Parachute” (two Lakuh songs). Song of Tukad Rini (SadadirTukad Rini ), sections 1–5 (to be continued). Sung in Bario (the second night of recording Niar Ayu): Ade Lian Ulang , anAde epic; this was left only partially translated. Contains brief summary of the action prior to the translated section ( see p. 64).
-Kelabit Translation Book 4 (Loose Papers): Contains practice sessions in interpreting the Kelabit, in written form, by Masna Ulun, beginning 26 June 1972, in Kuching. Use is made of some material already translated in Bario (“Cradle Songs”; “Blessing of Female Child”). Notes begun on 27 June 1972, Masna Ulun interpreting, plus blanks filled in, of a supplementary Ade epic (Ade Lian Ulang ). It was not typed and was left only partially translated, owing to its similarity to the principle Ade epic (Adi, Song of Agan). Ade Lian Ulang includes the characters of Dayang Ayun Lalat Bulan, Ruwid Bulan, Sinah Lanan, Lian Ulang, Lupah Ada’ Akang, Agan Tadun Sinah Ngadtang, and Uma Bulan.
-Kelabit Translation Book 5 (Loose Papers): Identifies sections of Song of Tukad Rini, noting blanks in section to be filled in; identifies the ten nadadir songs of the Tukad Rini epic.
-Kelabit Translation Book 6: Tukad Rini, Sections 5–20 (to be continued)."
Dates
- 1972
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
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