Papers and books [manuscript]. 1892-1951.

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Papers and books [manuscript]. 1892-1951.

Notes, drafts and correspondence concerning Paton's translations into New Hebridean languages. Correspondents include H. W. Allen, Edwin W. Smith and A. Capell. Translations of Bible, hymn-books, catechisms and other religious works in New Hebridean languages, many annotated by Paton.

42 cm. (3 boxes)

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SNAC Resource ID: 7075865

Libraries Australia

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Capell, Arthur

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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...

Smith, Edwin William, 1876-1957

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Paton, Wilfred F.

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Presbyterian missionary. Grandson of the pioneer New Hebrides missionary Rev. J. G. Paton. Served in New Hebrides for 15 years and translated works into Ambrymese. Subsequently lived in Tasmania and was Moderator of Presbyterian Church of Tasmania. Died in 1970. From the description of Papers and books [manuscript]. 1892-1951. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225835958 ...

Allen, H. Warner (Herbert Warner), 1881-

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Epithet: journalist and writer British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001185.0x00015e ...