• Entry type: Resource
  • Entry ID: AWH003476

Field notes and tapes on the Markham language group, Papua New Guinea

  • Repository Australian National University Archives
  • Reference AU ANUA 520
  • Date Range 1952 - 1987
  • Description

    Holzknecht studied languages of the Markham family of languages in Papua New Guinea, including the Wampar, Aribwaungg (Yalu), Musom, Labu and Aribwatsa (now extinct) language groups. The collection includes field notes and recordings of the languages including lexus, syntactic lists, grammar outlines, kinship charts and word lists, maps, publications and dictionaries of indigenous languages into German and English. Includes publications in German language.

  • Quantity 9 boxes 1.3 m
  • Access Researchers must sign an access agreement.
  • Finding Aid Item list.

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  • Primary Creator
    • Holzknecht, Susanne (Sue)