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G4a + G4b, Penan, 1985-09

 Item — Box: 10
Identifier: tr-18987

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

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.