Notes on the Australian Class Systems
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Document Details
Date
1907 - 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 612
Medium
Notes
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Locality
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Summary
Content regarding social organisation and the origins of the 'undivided commune'. First sheet headed 'Journal of the Anthropological Institute', 1882 . J.A.I. XII - 497 Notes on the Australian Class Systems. [illegible] Dec 12, 1882'. Brief notes related to class systems; marriage rules 'noa' relationships and to 'pirrrauru' (group marriage) and a question for Mr Andrew Lang.
Physical Description
Notes, handwritten in pencil. Four sheets; six pages. Condition: good.
