Part I, Series L, Section 2: Field notes, original manuscripts, typescripts and copies.
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Item Open Access Part I, Series L, Section 2 Additions: source material for Tingram Traditions(2016) Grimble, Sir ArthurSpells for love, good luck, death and protection, with translations from Reid Cowell.Item Open Access Part I, Series L, Section 2.2: Tinaba and Eiriki(2016) Grimble, Sir ArthurMarriage laws of Tinaba and Eiriki on various islands eg. Abaiang, Butaritari, and MarakeiItem Open Access Part I, Series L, Section 2.2: Sorcery(2016) Grimble, Sir ArthurMagic and counter magic for killing others on Marakei, together with spells and cursesItem Open Access Part I, Series L, Section 2.2: Social and Political Organisation(2016) Grimble, Sir ArthurRights and privileges over land of the various social groups on Butaritari family quarrels , reconciliation rituals and different systems of the education of boys to be warriors.Item Open Access Part I, Series L, Section 2.2: Relationships(2016) Grimble, Sir ArthurTerms of relationship among the Gilbertese as well as the functions of relatives on Butaritari, Barnaba, and Ellice IslandsItem Open Access Part I, Series L, Section 2.2: Names(2016) Grimble, Sir ArthurExchange of names ceremony and changing names and nicknames.Item Open Access Part I, Series L, Section 2.2: Medical Practices(2016) Grimble, Sir ArthurListed are medical practices and cures for various injuries and illnesses such as fever, boils, dyspepsia, and gonorrheaItem Open Access Part I, Series L, Section 2.2: Marriage(2016) Grimble, Sir ArthurBridal customs, definition of incest, marriage between cousins and other items about social organisationItem Open Access Part I, Series L, Section 2.2: The Maneaba(2016) Grimble, Sir ArthurNotes on the ceremonies associated with building the different styles of maneaba or meeting place for the community, with incantations for the propitiation of spirits and sketches of the boti or clan seating arrangements especially on the islands of Tarawa and Marakei.Item Open Access Part I, Series L, Section 2.2: Magic(2016) Grimble, Sir ArthurNotes on 2 types of magic, tabuna and tataro, prayer, incantation, the porpoise dance and eclipses of the sun and moonItem Open Access Part I, Series L, Section 2.2: History(2016) Grimble, Sir ArthurGenealogy of the early high chiefs of Tarawa , also genealogy from the time of Tekewekewe I, conqueror on Marakei from Beru and mention of some European settlersItem Open Access Part I, Series L, Section 2.2: Gods(2016) Grimble, Sir ArthurNotes on thunder gods and others such as Areon, Naarsa, IsBa, Tabuaraki, Brounger, Tituaabui, Auriaria and Taburimai.Item Open Access Part I, Series L, Section 2.1: Death(2016) Grimble, Sir ArthurSeries of notes about burial orientation, sea and rock burial, preservation of skeletons at home to prevent grave robbery, mummification, myths and beliefs regarding death, sitting interments, spells and charms to deter ghosts in the Gilbert Islands generally (Kiribati), and on the islands of Abemama,Butaritari, Makin, Banaba, Abaiang and Tarawa, all mentioned individually.Item Open Access Part I, Series L, Section 2.1: Conveyances and Inheritance(2016) Grimble, Sir ArthurDivision of lands among children, grandchildren and adoptees, also as a penalty to injured persons. as a reward for services eg. nursing care, and as wedding presents.Item Open Access Part I, Series L, Section 2.1: Canoes and Navigation(2016) Grimble, Sir ArthurNotes on launching ceremonies, the language used in navigation (signs of distance from land, seamarks, landfall, position at sea, birds, fish, porpoise and turtles), canoe types and their construction on Butaritari, Abaiang and KuriaItem Open Access Part I, Series L, Section 2.1: Body Care and Adornment(2016) Grimble, Sir ArthurEar piercing procedures and other beauty treatmentsItem Open Access Part I, Series L, Section 2.1: Birth(2016) Grimble, Sir ArthurNotes on pregnancy and preparations for birth, the care of women giving birth and the naming of children.Item Open Access Part I, Series L, Section 2.1: Archaeology(2016) Grimble, Sir ArthurNotes about terraces, platforms and stone monuments. Adolescent boys lived apart from the village on the terraces for some months. They carried out ritual washing, facing the sun to obtain health and strength. Mention is also made of ancestor stones or bakatibu on Banaba..Item Open Access Part I, Series L, Section 2.1: Animals(2016) Grimble, Sir ArthurNotes about the treatment of animals on the Gilbert Islands (cats, dogs, lizards, rats) and their use as foodItem Open Access Part I, Series L, Section 2.1: Ancestor Cult(2016) Grimble, Sir ArthurAn account of ancestor worship , from Bairiki and Marakei, in which stone columns or monoliths, skulls and other human bones wwere prayed and deferred to in making important decisions.