The Sky Mamengorak Home of the Dead
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Document Details
Date
1904 - 1882
Letter From
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Letter To
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Author
Howitt, Mr Alfred William
Country
Australia
Colony/State
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Holding Institution
Museums Victoria
Collection Name
Alfred W. Howitt Collection
Registration Number
XM 603
Medium
Notes
Region
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Locality
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Summary
Information about legends regarding the sky, and the after life. Sub-headings in margin: 'Wotjo'; 'Maryborough'; and 'Bigambul'. H. Aldridge is the source of the information for the Maryborough group, on beliefs related to the after life. James Lalor is the source for the Bigambul. Much of the correspondence between Harry Aldridge and A.W. Howitt occurred between 1882 and 1904. James Lalor corresponded with Howitt largely during 1883-1884.
Physical Description
Notes, handwritten in ink, undated. One foolscap sheet, one page. Sub-headings in margin. Condition: Good.
