Letter from John Bulmer 22 April 1907
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Document Details
Date
22-Apr-07
Letter From
Bulmer, Reverend John
Letter To
Howitt, Mr Alfred William
Author
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Country
Australia
Colony/State
Victoria
Holding Institution
Museums Victoria
Collection Name
Alfred W. Howitt Collection
Registration Number
XM 94
Medium
Letter
Region
Gippsland
Locality
Lake Tyers
Summary
Response to A.W. Howitt's questions. Although, not specifically mentioned, content most probably relates to the Kurnai of Gippsland. Discusses language, social organisation and totems. Refers to the terms Makwarra Eagle and Kilparra Crow and that all animals belonged to one of the grand divisions of Makwarra or Kilparra. Letter also documents how language was changed in order to avoid the use of the names of the dead.
Physical Description
Letter, handwritten in ink. Two sheets; two pages. Condition: good, but paper is yellowing; light rust stains near pin-holes top left.
