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Gothophwrni iun jiu danaini maonangou biban
An article about the role of society on child education
Date:
December 31, 2006
Creator:
Boro, Kiran
Object Type:
Text
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Notes on Boro tones and syllable structure
Handwritten notes on Boro, focusing on tone, pitch, and lexical stress in polysyllabic words. Includes examples of three tones (high, low, and falling), discussion of how these tones are differentiated, and diagrams of potential tone combinations.
Date:
2006
Creator:
Burling, Robbins
Object Type:
Text
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Boro Tones
A linguistic description of Boro tones, specifically in polysyllabic words, including an overview of Boro's phonemic inventory and syllable structure. The authors identify three tones (high, low, and falling), present examples, and discuss the effects of morphology and final consonants on tone. They conclude by comparing the Boro tone system to those of Tiwa and Rabha, and positing directions for further investigation.
Date:
April 2006
Creator:
Burling, Robbins & Joseph, Umbavu Varghese
Object Type:
Text
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Discussion about the Totlang K'am festival
Recording of the discussion on Totlang K'am during the Lamkang Orthography prerecorded on Totltang K'am.
Date:
December 1, 2006
Creator:
Chelliah, Shobhana Lakshmi
Object Type:
Video
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Discussion about traditional trays
Recording of Swamy Tholung Ksen describing traditional trays.
Date:
February 2, 2006
Creator:
Chelliah, Shobhana Lakshmi
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Findings Pertaining to the Framework of Guidance for Building Good Digital Collections
This paper discusses the findings pertaining to the framework for building good digital collections. This paper is part of the three-year interim project report for the IMLS Digital Collections & Content Project, summarizing major findings October 2002 through September 2005.
Date:
October 2006
Creator:
Cole, Timothy W.; Jackson, Amy S.; Palmer, Carole L.; Shreeves, Sarah L.; Twidale, Michael B. & Zavalina, Oksana
Object Type:
Paper
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Curriculum Vitae of Inga-Lill Hansson]
Curriculum Vitae of Inga-Lill Hansson containing biographical and professional information, publications, and manuscripts in preparation at the time of creation, including handwritten annotations indicating the contents of publications.
Date:
~2006
Creator:
Hansson, Inga-Lill
Object Type:
Text
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Lamkang puril ungta pau kurlou
The 1st Lamkang book on old Lamkang proverbs, sayings & quiz
Date:
2006
Creator:
Khullar, Beshot
Object Type:
Book
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Conversation between family members at the Tamwe, Christian Center
This is an informal conversation between friends and family members. They are talking about a letter which has arrived, and what to send in response. They also discuss traveling and riding the bus, a recent death of someone in the area, and the phases of the moon. There is some code switching to Burmese. Recorded at Tamwe, Christian Center
Date:
July 2006
Creator:
LaPolla, Randy
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Description of divination practices
This is a discussion with Rawang speakers on the process of folding leaves to do divination.
Date:
2006
Creator:
LaPolla, Randy
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Description of fishing with fish traps
This is a description of how fish traps are used to catch fish. Three main kinds of traps are described: longdip, made of rocks; nakung, a raised sieve after a dam to catch fish; and ngatong, a bamboo tube. The fishermen discuss how the traps are designed and placed, how fish are collected from them, and beliefs/taboos surrounding fishing. They also describe fishing practices followed in other villages, like using poison to kill fish or shooting them with small arrows.
Date:
June 2006
Creator:
LaPolla, Randy
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Description of marriage customs
This is a description of marriage customs. Both families send 'go-betweens' to mediate the agreement and discuss dowry. For the ceremony, the bride passes through a bundle of reeds, and a gift called "geumbang siya" is given. Sometimes, there are other gifts as well, and a feast. If someone cannot pay the dowry, elders may allow them to pay something later, at a time when they can afford it. He also describes the different practices of groups in surrounding areas, and compares traditional marriage customs to current ones affected by Christian influence. The speaker is from Krangku originally, but had moved to Putao several years before the time of recording.
Date:
May 1, 2006
Creator:
LaPolla, Randy
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Informal conversation and elicitation with Rawang speakers
This is a recording of Rawang speakers talking amongst themselves. There is a short narrative in the beginning, then informal conversation, and then some elicitation and repitition of words.
Date:
?2006
Creator:
LaPolla, Randy
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Traditional narrative about flowers on the mountains
This is a traditional narrative about the flowers on the mountains of the area.
Date:
2006
Creator:
LaPolla, Randy
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Traditional narrative about knowledge of the movement of the sun
This is a traditional narrative about how people gained knowledge of the movement of the sun.
Date:
2006
Creator:
LaPolla, Randy
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Traditional narrative about migration
This is a traditional narrative about the migrations of the Rawang people. The tape ran out during the story, so it is incomplete.
Date:
2006
Creator:
LaPolla, Randy
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Traditional narrative about the origin of the Azeulam (the Azeu dance)
This is a narrative about how the Vzeu (Azeu) dance originated, recorded in Myitkyina. The Vzeu dance started when people wanted to express gratitude, so they imitated the butterflies and eagles. The speaker is from Krangku originally, but had moved to Putao several years before the time of recording. He also briefly describes the different beliefs and dances of groups in surrounding areas.
Date:
June 1, 2006
Creator:
LaPolla, Randy
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Transcription: Description of fishing with fish traps
This is a description of how fish traps are used to catch fish. Three main kinds of traps are described: longdip, made of rocks; nakung, a raised sieve after a dam to catch fish; and ngatong, a bamboo tube. The fishermen discuss how the traps are designed and placed, how fish are collected from them, and beliefs/taboos surrounding fishing. They also describe fishing practices followed in other villages, like using poison to kill fish or shooting them with small arrows.
Date:
June 2006
Creator:
LaPolla, Randy
Object Type:
Text
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Transcription: Description of marriage customs
This is a description of marriage customs. Both families send 'go-betweens' to mediate the agreement and discuss dowry. For the ceremony, the bride passes through a bundle of reeds, and a gift called "geumbang siya" is given. Sometimes, there are other gifts as well, and a feast. If someone cannot pay the dowry, elders may allow them to pay something later, at a time when they can afford it. He also describes the different practices of groups in surrounding areas, and compares traditional marriage customs to current ones affected by Christian influence. The speaker is from Krangku originally, but had moved to Putao several years before the time of recording.
Date:
May 1, 2006
Creator:
LaPolla, Randy
Object Type:
Text
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Transcription: Description of rivers and streams in the area
This is a description of the rivers and streams near Dukdang, Putao, and others in surrounding areas. The speaker, Vshaq Sangdong Pōng, is from the Mvtjùng valley, and is about 70 years old at the time of recording. He speaks the lower Mvtjùng variety. He lists the names of different rivers, and describes where they meet, and what roads or villages are near them.
Date:
June 1, 2006
Creator:
LaPolla, Randy
Object Type:
Text
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Transcription: Description of the mountains in the area
This is a description of the mountains near Dukdang, Putao, and others in surrounding areas. The speaker, Vshaq Sangdong Pōng, is from the Mvtjùng valley, and is about 70 years old at the time of recording. He speaks the lower Mvtjùng variety. He lists the mountains, and the groups that live in those areas. He tells which mountains have roads nearby, and how some have changed names over time.
Date:
June 1, 2006
Creator:
LaPolla, Randy
Object Type:
Text
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Transcription: Monologue about courage and elders' wisdom
This is a monologue about the teachings of elders. He warns that people need to think carefully before judging. The speaker, Vshaq Sangdong Pōng, is from the Mvtjùng valley, and is about 70 years old at the time of recording. He speaks the lower Mvtjùng variety.
Date:
June 1, 2006
Creator:
LaPolla, Randy
Object Type:
Text
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Transcription: Mvkangya and the monkeys
This is a narrative about Makangya who lived with a group of monkeys. He pretends to be dead and the monkeys throw him off a cliff, where he meets a tiger.
Date:
October 27, 2006
Creator:
LaPolla, Randy
Object Type:
Text
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Transcription: Traditional narrative about a rich woman
This is a traditional narrative about a rich woman who receives many marriage proppsals. But, she will not speak to the men who propose to her. She says will only respond to the man she loves. An orphaned boy goes to her house and tries to cook, and she yells at him that he's doing it wrong. Then, she has to marry him because she has spoken to him, so he must be the one she loves. The speaker, Vshaq Sangdong Pōng, is from the Mvtjùng valley, and is about 70 years old at the time of recording. He speaks the lower Mvtjùng variety.
Date:
?2006
Creator:
LaPolla, Randy
Object Type:
Text
System:
The UNT Digital Library