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13 reels of film negatives, only some of them are identified. See the scope and content note for details., undated

 File — Box: 3

Scope and Contents

Reel #13A: "Bobi Huni"

Reel #703: "Line waiting to see dead King; Tavana, Roofaatauvira; On way to church; Dead King lying in state; Miro talking to people before they see the king; banquet before the burial; woman with blond child; on the way to the tomb; Tavae naked"

Reel #711: "Mormons miti nina mu; Captain Doc; Pipi making copra"

Reel: "The making of piamanioc flour from which is made all kinds of poi"

Reel: "Coconlets; Drinking nuts; Designs of Coconut leaf"

Reel: "[?]; My bed in Pipi; Pool room; [?]; Eating coconut with spoon made of a park of shell; On boat from Pipi"

Reel: "Catching lice; Teura and brother; Motion picture house; Typical house with auua puaa (place to make copra); pool room; flat boat to carry copra; relatives of Moehau who paid an auto ride for these pics; new ford"

Reel: "Syrian making her hat band; Korea; Catching small sword fish with net"

Reel: "Aeroplane; Teura and brother [playing] on the shore of lagoon on a [?]"

Reel: "Preparing to receive the aviators; Catholic church yard; Moehau; Aeorplane; Moehau's house at Teputa; [Tanito] chuch and [?]; Moehau"

Dates

  • Creation: undated

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Restricted. Cellulose nitrate film is in cold storage and cannot be accessed.

Conditions Governing Access

Reel #703 is restricted due to cultural sensitivities.

Extent

From the Collection: 33.33 Linear Feet (65 boxes, 2 film canisters, 2 flat files, 1 envelope) : The following containers are in the freezer: boxes 1, 2, 3, 46; film canister 1; film canister 2; envelope 1

Language of Materials

English

Physical Location

Freezer - Restricted

Repository Details

Part of the Phillips Library Repository

Contact:
Peabody Essex Museum
306 Newburyport Turnpike
Rowley MA 01969 USA