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The Widow and the Pharisees, part 2

The Bible story of the widow and the Pharisees. Even though the widow has very little, she offers everything she has to the church. The moral is that everyone should contribute according to their means.
Date: [1965,1966,1970,1977]
Creator: Matisoff, James A.
Object Type: Sound
System: The UNT Digital Library

Traditional Lahu poetry

A recitation of Lahu poetry.
Date: [1965,1966,1970,1977]
Creator: Matisoff, James A.
Object Type: Sound
System: The UNT Digital Library

Explanation of poetic phrases

An explanation of poetic phrases used in Lahu poetry about trees and nature describing the movement of the stars, sun, and moon.
Date: [1965,1966,1970,1977]
Creator: Matisoff, James A.
Object Type: Sound
System: The UNT Digital Library

How we came from Burma to Thailand

A historical narrative of the Lahu's migration from Burma to Thailand describing how they survived before settling in Thailand by fishing, foraging, and offerings of tea and rice from other Lahu and Chinese villages.
Date: [1965,1966,1970,1977]
Creator: Matisoff, James A.
Object Type: Sound
System: The UNT Digital Library

Gospel phonograph records

A recording of a phonograph playing gospel readings
Date: [1965,1966,1970,1977]
Creator: Matisoff, James A.
Object Type: Sound
System: The UNT Digital Library

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.
Object Type: Sound
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.
Object Type: Sound
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.
Object Type: Sound
System: The UNT Digital Library

Performance of a hymn

A performance of a hymn.
Date: [1965,1966,1970,1977]
Creator: Matisoff, James A.
Object Type: Sound
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.
Object Type: Sound
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.
Object Type: Sound
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.
Object Type: Sound
System: The UNT Digital Library

Performance of two songs

A performance of two Lahu songs.
Date: [1965,1966,1970,1977]
Creator: Matisoff, James A.
Object Type: Sound
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.
Object Type: Sound
System: The UNT Digital Library

Edifying text

A lesson from a Lahu elder.
Date: [1965,1966,1970,1977]
Creator: Matisoff, James A.
Object Type: Sound
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.
Object Type: Sound
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.
Object Type: Sound
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.
Object Type: Sound
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.
Object Type: Sound
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.
Object Type: Sound
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.
Object Type: Sound
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.
Object Type: Sound
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.
Object Type: Sound
System: The UNT Digital Library

Thoughts for Lahu Christian youth

A sermon about having patience.
Date: [1965,1966,1970,1977]
Creator: Matisoff, James A.
Object Type: Sound
System: The UNT Digital Library