Capell, Arthur

Linguist and anthropologist. Capell was ordained an Anglican minister in 1926, and shortly after became a Reader in Oceanic languages at Sydney University. His early and significant linguistic work was in New Guinea. Capell published a large number of works on language. His works include 'Handbook of Australian languages', 'A new approach to Australian linguistics,' and linguistic surveys of Australia, the South-Western Pacific and New Guinea.

From the description of Papers of Arthur Capell, [ca. 1890-1989] [manuscript]. [ca. 1890-1989]. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 436100241

Linguist and anthropologist. Born 1902, died 1986, Capell was ordained an Anglican minister in 1926, and shortly after became a Reader in Oceanic languages at Sydney University. In New Guinea he successfully established communication with the newly discovered tribes of New Guinea. Capell published a large number of works on language. His works include 'Handbook of Australian languages', 'A new approach to Australian linguistics', and linguistic surveys of Australia, South-Western Pacific and New Guinea.

From the description of Papers of Arthur Capell [manuscript]. [19--] (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225829650

Trained as a high school teacher, Arthur Capell was ordained in 1925, and later appointed Reader in Oceanic Linguistics at the University of Sydney. His special interest is the New Guinea and Pacific Ocean areas.

From the description of Bibliography [manuscript]. [19--]. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225837059

Linguist and anthropologist. Ordained an Anglican minister in 1926, and shortly after became Reader in Oceanic languages at Sydney University. In New Guinea he successfully established communication with the newly discovered tribes of New Guinea. Capell published a large number of works on language study and the classification and structure of language. His works include Handbook of Australian languages, A new approach to Australian linguistics, and linguistic surveys of Australia, South-Western Pacific, and New Guinea.

From the description of Papers [microform]. 1956. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 222891896