Letters to AP Elkin From T Evans and J Gallacher, 1950-1951

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Language: Yanyuwa; Karawa [?]; Aluridja [Luritja]; Pitjinjarra [Pitjandjatjara]; Pintupi

Places: Northern Territory; Darwin; Borroloola; Manangrida; Areyonga; Haasts Bluff

This item contains correspondence to Elkin from J Gallacher of the Native School in Areyonga near Alice Springs and from T Evans, from the Native Affairs Branch in Darwin. The correspondents discuss aspects of social organisation for the Aboriginal people in their respective areas, including details on skin groups, subsection and moiety and related matters. Included are some detailed diagrams illustrating genealogical details, sections and sub-sections of the Pintupi and Pitjinjara.