In June, Steven Bird visited the three participating universities to
copy the audio recordings and to digitize the logbooks. All materials
have been deposited in the archive of the Institute of PNG Studies in
Port Moresby. After some further curation work, they will also be
lodged with PARADISEC.
Narratives and songs were collected in many languages, including
Alekano, Bena, Bimin, Haku, Kilivila, Mape, Mawake, Melpa, Miani,
Motuna, Nakanai, Numbu, Sause, Siane, and Yabiufa. Provinces covered
include Central, Milne Bay, Eastern Highlands, Western Highlands,
Madang, East Sepik, Bougainville, New Ireland, Manus, West New Britain,
Sandaun. Samples of the recorded materials will be posted on this
website soon. |