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Kayan—Manuscripts and Notes (May 1973), 1973-05

 File — Box: 3, Folder: 6

Scope and Contents

"Original and revised translations; notes. Contains Notebook One (the only notebook), with the original translation notes. In the notebook is a list of the contents in order. Manuscripts: Translations (May 1973). Manuscripts: First versions, with changes, some notes.

This folder includes Notebook One (the only notebook), containing the original translation notes. In the notebook, and also in Box 3, Kayan E2 (the present folder) is a listing of the contents in order. Manuscripts: Translations (May 1973). Manuscripts: First versions, with changes; some notes.

List of contents of Notebook (in order of collecting): Notes, queries. “Prayer to Speed Childbirth” (Tebara Nyuhu Anak Mele Nyemo ); “Prayer for Naming the Child” (Tebara Na Ngaran Anak ); “Cradle Songs” (Pudu Anak ); "The Courtship of Tawang" (Long Tawang ); "Marriage Ceremony" (Tebara Pahawa ); "Prayer Before Clearing the Land" (Ake Mitang Tana ); "Prayer Before Dibbling" (Nugal ); "Prayer When the Padi Begins to Show Grain" (Tahari Ala Pare ); "Prayer Before Harvest" (Tahari Ngeluno ); "Prayer Before Sacrificing the Pig" (Mara Uteng Na Hadui Uli Duman ); "Welcoming Song: Jon Ton Tanane" (Parap Jon Ton ); "Prayer Inside the Breath" (Tevara Alam Hengan ); "Prayer to Prevent Epidemic" (Malideng Dingah Bengan ); "Prayer for People Who Are Dead" (Tevara Kelunan au Mate )."

Dates

  • 1973-05

Creator

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

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