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Aboriginal and modern Samoa: A study of cultural change based upon London Missionary Society journals, 1830-1840
Holmes, Jeanette R.
Holmes, Jeanette R.
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1967-05-01
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The purpose of this paper is to add a new dimension to the existing research by establishing a revised baseline from which to measure the changes that have occurred in the past one hundred thirty six years. The microfilm material now available consisting of the journals of the first European missionaries in the area (mainly John Williams, but also including Aaron Byzacott, Charles Barff and A. W. Murray) offers us new insights into some areas of the culture. These journals have been in the archives of the London Missionary Society and were put on microfilm several years ago. Apparently, up to this time, no one has consulted them with a view to their supplying information about Samoan culture at the time of original white contact. Why they have not been used is difficult to understand because they do contain a considerable amount of new and useful information.
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Introduction -- The impact of Christianity -- Ethnohistoric evaluation of the culture -- Material culture and economics -- Non-material culture -- Conclusions -- Bibliography
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Thesis (M.A.)-- Wichita State University, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Dept. of Anthropology
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Wichita State University
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Wichita State University