List of world languages [manuscript]. [ca.1930-1964].

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List of world languages [manuscript]. [ca.1930-1964].

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A list, in handwriting, of world languages with notes, vocabularies and bibliographies of relevant works which was compiled by M. H. Preston over 30 years, with the intention of publication- it was not published. Also included are a number of relevant letters mostly typed: to S. H. Ray, and A. P. Elkin, M. W. Stirling and others.

32 cm. (2 boxes)

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Stirling, Matthew Williams, 1896-1975

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Preston, M. H., d. 1964.

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Elkin, A.P. (Adolphus Peter), 1891-1979

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Anthropologist and Anglican priest, Elkin was Head of the Department of Anthropology at Sydney University from 1934-1956, and held a number of professional and academic memberships. His main area of study was the anthropology of Australian Aboriginal people, with a focus also on the people of Papua New Guinea. He was also the editor of Oceania (1933-1979). From the description of Papers of A. P. Elkin [manuscript]. 1898-1979. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 223436988 ...

Ray, S. H.

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