G4a + G4b, Penan, 1985-09
Scope and Contents
G4a: Penan - Long Urun School, 3 September 1985 - Girls, 4 September 1985 - Boys
G4b: Penan - Long Urun, 4 September 1985 Boys at school, 6 Sept., at Long Kupang
Description by Rubenstein:
"G4a and G4b
G4a—3 Sept. 1985, Penan girls, Long Urun Primary School
The Iban Came from the Balleh River (Lale' Lale' Lah Aivon Bale')
Ii Ii The Voice Cries Out (Ii Ii Takok Tarek)
The Bachelor Who Has Gone Back Lacks Nothing (Bujang Muli Lupang Nadai Reti)
The Dead Have Reached the Heavenly House of Prayer (Datang Uma Sebayang Sudah Mati)
For Marrying Lian During Durian Season (Kawin Tujim Lian Kenalok)
The above five songs were transcribed and translated by CR at the Long Urun Primary School during September 1985, with assistance from students and inhabitants from Long Kupang and Long Apu. Additional songs were recorded (some few additionally transcribed, no others translated), as noted below.
4 Sept. 1985, singing by Penan boys
G4b
4 Sept. 1985, singing by Penan boys (contd.)
6 Sept. 1985, children and adults (Long Kupang)"
Dates
- 1985-09
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
11 audiocassettes.
- G4a: Penan - Long Urun School, 3 September 1985 - Girls, 4 September 1985 - Boys | G4b: Penan - Long Urun, 4 September 1985 Boys at school, 6 Sept., at Long Kupang, Side A [Staff access]
- G4a: Penan - Long Urun School, 3 September 1985 - Girls, 4 September 1985 - Boys | G4b: Penan - Long Urun, 4 September 1985 Boys at school, 6 Sept., at Long Kupang, Side B [Staff access]
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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