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letter, 10/04/1930, J. Frank Stimson, Papeete. to H D Skinner, Mentions Emory's finds of adzes in Tahiti and the Tuamotuas and emphasises his (Stimson's), focus on linguistics including findings of connections between Tuamotu and Maori languages. Discusses need for chair in Polynesian Linguistics. Highlights flaws in Rivet's work in linguistics. Critiques Handy's use of a complex American system of phonetic orthography. Mentions Buck and planned trip to Mangareva.
0001.5.12/3.50
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- Production Date
- 10 Apr 1930
- Record Level
- Item
- Associated Person
- Dr H. D. Skinner
- Accession Number
- 0001.5.12/3.50
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