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323
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166
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157
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Building a house
A recording of a group of people building a house. They gather the materials, arrange to feed the builders, and discuss how many tiers the house should have. After thatching the roof, they raise the posts and secure the roof to the posts. Finally they build an awning, and the house is complete.
Date:
[1965,1966,1970,1977]
Creator:
Matisoff, James A.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The blind man and the cripple
A traditional story about a blind man and a man with a broken leg who were healed by a fortune teller.
Date:
March 9, 1965
Creator:
Matisoff, James A.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
How woman got her clitoris
A traditional story about how woman got her clitoris during the creation of humans.
Date:
[1965,1966,1970,1977]
Creator:
Matisoff, James A.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Performance of a hymn
A performance of a hymn.
Date:
[1965,1966,1970,1977]
Creator:
Matisoff, James A.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
In unity there is strength (Version II)
A sermon about a man with seven sons who did not get along. He tells his sons that they will be stronger if they work together. The pastor says this lesson extends to the Lahu people as a whole. This version ends with a song.
Date:
[1965,1966,1970,1977]
Creator:
Matisoff, James A.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Performance of the song of reconciliation between brother and sister
A performance of a song about siblings reconciling after a dispute over dividing up meat.
Date:
[1965,1966,1970,1977]
Creator:
Matisoff, James A.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The trickster and the traders
A traditional story about a trickster who trades an old pumpkin for a mule.
Date:
[1965,1966,1970,1977]
Creator:
Matisoff, James A.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Performance of two songs
A performance of two Lahu songs.
Date:
[1965,1966,1970,1977]
Creator:
Matisoff, James A.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Getting older
A performance of a song about an elder who likes to cook.
Date:
[1965,1966,1970,1977]
Creator:
Matisoff, James A.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Edifying text
A lesson from a Lahu elder.
Date:
[1965,1966,1970,1977]
Creator:
Matisoff, James A.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Welcome to Shatodo village
A brief introduction to Shatodo village located on the River Kok near the Burma-Thailand border. It is a Christian village of about 270 people.
Date:
[1965,1966,1970,1977]
Creator:
Matisoff, James A.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
When we go hunting
A performance of a hunting song. Lahus hunt on Saturdays with crossbows, guns, and dogs. They hunt porcupines, sambar deer, and barking deer.
Date:
[1965,1966,1970,1977]
Creator:
Matisoff, James A.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Performance of a Kachin song
A performance of a Kachin song.
Date:
[1965,1966,1970,1977]
Creator:
Matisoff, James A.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Granny gets smeared with mud
A performance of a song about Granny slipping in mud while drying rice.
Date:
[1965,1966,1970,1977]
Creator:
Matisoff, James A.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
What is a Christian?
A sermon about how Christians should behave, ending in a hymn.
Date:
[1965,1966,1970,1977]
Creator:
Matisoff, James A.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Monkey hunting
A description of how Lahus hunt monkeys, ending with a song.
Date:
[1965,1966,1970,1977]
Creator:
Matisoff, James A.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The dhole and the tiger
A traditional story about a dhole (wild dog) and a tiger who want to outsmart humans, but cannot. The story ends with a warning not to be conceited or arrogant.
Date:
[1965,1966,1970,1977]
Creator:
Matisoff, James A.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Conference of Lahu Christians at Shatodo village
A sermon and blessing of people from different backgrounds coming together in church.
Date:
1965
Creator:
Matisoff, James A.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Thoughts for Lahu Christian youth
A sermon about having patience.
Date:
[1965,1966,1970,1977]
Creator:
Matisoff, James A.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The orphan and the tigers
A traditional story about an orphan who killed ten tigers.
Date:
[1965,1966,1970,1977]
Creator:
Matisoff, James A.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Performance of two songs
A performance of two songs.
Date:
[1965,1966,1970,1977]
Creator:
Matisoff, James A.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Visiting the village's fields
A description of the fields and agricultural practices in Northern Thai villages. The villagers point out bee hives, tobacco fields, and talk with the Lahu working in the fields.
Date:
[1965,1966,1970,1977]
Creator:
Matisoff, James A.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
A day hunting and talking
A conversation between Lahu villagers about plans for hunting squirrels and barking deer. They share stories about childhood in the village.
Date:
[1965,1966,1970,1977]
Creator:
Matisoff, James A.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Picking tea
A conversation between Lahu villagers about picking tea and courting Thai women.
Date:
[1965,1966,1970,1977]
Creator:
Matisoff, James A.
System:
The UNT Digital Library