Handwritten notes illustrating minimal pairs contrasting [tl] and [thl] by Daniel Tholung during his visit to UNT.

Bal Raj Negi describes his occupations and experience in horticulture in Rakchham village and his own life before that. It was recorded at the Uma Guest House in Rakchham village, which Bal owns. Since Bal spent most of his time working outside of Rakchham village, he is actually not fluent in Chhitkul-Rakchham. Interestingly, he uses exclusively Hindi in the second half of the recording. From then on, he speaks faster, it is then very clear he is more conversant with Hindi.

Bal Raj Negi describes his occupations and experience in horticulture in Rakchham village and his own life before that. It was recorded at the Uma Guest House in Rakchham village, which Bal owns. Since Bal spent most of his time working outside of Rakchham village, he is actually not fluent in Chhitkul-Rakchham. Interestingly, he uses exclusively Hindi in the second half of the recording. From then on, he speaks faster, it is then very clear he is more conversant with Hindi.

Balbir Singh Negi describes his job as farmer and what he does during winter time to prepare for the next season's crops. The recording was made very close to Balbir's house, in front of one of the main temple's storage place.

Balbir Singh Negi describes his job as farmer and what he does during winter time to prepare for the next season's crops. The recording was made very close to Balbir's house, in front of one of the main temple's storage place. The door behind Balbir is typical of the temple doors all over Kinnaur district: wooden and beautifully carved.

Photograph of a bibliography page of the brief history of Lamkang booklet written by Sankhil Shethon, a bibliography page taken during a visit to the Lamkangs in Chandel, Manipur, India.

Photograph of a bibliography of the Short History of the Lamkangs by Shethon Sankhil Thamlakhuren village presented to Shobhana Chelliah during a visit to the Lamkangs in Chandel, Manipur, India.

Photograph of a bibliography of the short History of the Lamkangs written by Shethon Sankhil of Thamlakhuren presented to Shobhana Chelliah during a visit to the Lamkangs in Chandel, Manipur, India.

Meena discusses pine leaves in Rakchham, which she happened to collect on the day of this recording. The recording was made at Rupin River View Hotel.

Meena discusses pine leaves in Rakchham, which she happened to collect on the day of this recording. The recording was made at Rupin River View Hotel.

Hoshiar Singh Negi discusses differences between Chhitkul and Rakchham villages in the climate, economy, and culture. The recording was made at one of Hoshiar Singh Negi’s two houses in Chhitkul.

Hoshiar Singh Negi discusses differences between Chhitkul and Rakchham villages in the climate, economy, and culture. The recording was made at one of Hoshiar Singh Negi’s two houses in Chhitkul.

Dhian Singh Negi describes how life was in Chhitkul in earlier times compared to now. The recording was made at Dhian's main residence in Reckong Peo (Chhitkul Bhawan).

Dhian Singh Negi describes how life was in Chhitkul in earlier times compared to now. The recording was made at Dhian's main residence in Reckong Peo (Chhitkul Bhawan).

A sign posted of NNS Computer Training center during a visit with the Lamkangs in Chandel, Manipur, India.

Vinod Kumar Negi and Narayan Bhagat discuss the fire incident that took place in Rakchham in 2002 which resulted in a number of houses and part of the temple being burned down. The recording was made at Rupin River View Hotel (inside the restaurant), located at the entrance of Rakchham village.

Vinod Kumar Negi and Narayan Bhagat discuss the fire incident that took place in Rakchham in 2002 which resulted in a number of houses and part of the temple being burned down. The recording was made at Rupin River View Hotel (inside the restaurant), located at the entrance of Rakchham village.

Meena and Seema discuss their childhood together, focusing on the local school. The conversation was very intense and emotional. The recording was made at Meena's house in Rakchham village.

Meena and Seema discuss their childhood together, focusing on the local school. The conversation was very intense and emotional. The recording was made at Meena's house in Rakchham village.

Ravi and Daya discuss living conditions in Chhitkul village, debating whether life there is difficult or not. The recording was made at the Rani Guest House in Chhitkul village.

Ravi and Daya discuss living conditions in Chhitkul village, debating whether life there is difficult or not. The recording was made at the Rani Guest House in Chhitkul village.

Shudha Bhakti and Radha Devi discuss two local deities in Rakchham village, Shiv and Bhagwati. The recording was made at Shudha's home in Rakchham village.

Shudha Bhakti and Radha Devi discuss two local deities in Rakchham village, Shiv and Bhagwati. The recording was made at Shudha's home in Rakchham village.

Shudha Bhakti and Radha Devi discuss local dishes from Rakchham village. The recording was made at Shudha's home in Rakchham village.