A discussion of agricultural practices amongst Lahu villagers. Some choose to plant their own small plots, but the elder encourages them to work together on larger plots. He reminds the villagers of an old saying that warns about rats and birds eating crops which aren't properly cultivated. They mention challenges like elephants trampling the crops, wild animals eating the crops, or the fields being burned by outsiders. They make plans to go hunting and scout different areas for planting in the new season.
A traditional story about a blind man and a man with a broken leg who meet a tiger and two turtles on the road. Through a series of animal encounters, both men are cured.
A recording of a group of people building a house. They gather the materials, arrange to feed the builders, and discuss how many tiers the house should have. After thatching the roof, they raise the posts and secure the roof to the posts. Finally they build an awning, and the house is complete.
A conversation between Lahu villagers about building an airstrip in Shatodo village supervised by the Thai Border Police. The airstrip took up land originally used for rice cultivation. The villagers wonder whether they will get to ride on the planes that will use the airstrip.
Newsletter "published once a month during the long term and once in the summer by the students in the LIBRARY SERVICE DEPARTMENT, North Texas State University, Denton, Texas" (p. 22). The periodical contains news items; announcements; lists of award-winning books, "Adult Books of 1964 Significant for Young People", and "Notable Books of 1964"; the schedule of Summer Library Service courses; and personals concerning students, faculty, staff, and alumni.
Newsletter "published once a month during the long term and once in the summer by the students in the LIBRARY SERVICE DEPARTMENT, North Texas State University, Denton, Texas" (p. 29). The periodical contains news items; announcements; lists of award-winning books and "Notable Children's Books of 1964"; and personals concerning students, faculty, staff, and alumni.
Newsletter "published once a month during the long term and once in the summer by the students in the LIBRARY SERVICE DEPARTMENT, North Texas State University, Denton, Texas" (p. 36). The periodical contains news items; announcements; lists of award-winning books; and personals concerning students, faculty, staff, and alumni.
Newsletter "published once a month during the long term and once in the summer by the students in the LIBRARY SERVICE DEPARTMENT, North Texas State University, Denton, Texas" (p. 13). The periodical contains news items; announcements; the Library Service Department Student Directory; and personals concerning students, faculty, staff, and alumni.
Newsletter "published once a month during the long term and once in the summer by the students in the LIBRARY SERVICE DEPARTMENT, North Texas State University, Denton, Texas" (p. 41). The periodical contains news items; announcements; the schedule of Fall Library Service courses; the Library Service Department Directory; and personals concerning students, faculty, staff, and alumni.
Newsletter "published once a month during the long term and once in the summer by the students in the LIBRARY SERVICE DEPARTMENT, North Texas State University, Denton, Texas" (p. 2). The periodical contains news items; announcements; the Library Service Department Directory; and personals concerning students, faculty, staff, and alumni.
Newsletter "published once a month during the long term and once in the summer by the students in the LIBRARY SERVICE DEPARTMENT, North Texas State University, Denton, Texas" (p. 10). The periodical contains news items; announcements; the schedule of Spring Library Service courses; an alumni list; and personals concerning students, faculty, staff, and alumni.
Newsletter "published once a month during the long term and once in the summer by the students in the LIBRARY SERVICE DEPARTMENT, North Texas State University, Denton, Texas" (p. 14A). The periodical contains news items; announcements; and personals concerning students, faculty, staff, and alumni.
Newsletter "published once a month during the long term and once in the summer by the students in the LIBRARY SERVICE DEPARTMENT, North Texas State University, Denton, Texas" (p. 29). The periodical contains news items; announcements; the schedule of Summer Library Service courses; a graph of "Library Standards for Texas Schools"; a list of "Adult Books of 1965 Significant for Young People"; and personals concerning students, faculty, staff, and alumni.
A recording of the village headman, Cabi, and villagers preparing to record skits and descriptions of village life. They are suggesting what to record--slaughtering animals, building houses, visiting Chiang Mai, taking the bus, bargaining at the market. The headman instructs everyone to be silent in the background, but the villagers are laughing a lot.
A description of the festivals and practices surrounding Christmas and the New Rice Festival, and conversations between the Lahu headman and villagers while preparing for these events. They don't work for 3-4 days around Christmas and feast on pork. For the New Rice Festival in October, they also feast on pork. One person suggests slaughtering and eating an elephant, but others say it is not good. The young men look forward to the New Rice Festival to court the women.
A recording of a Lahu church service including hymns and sermon given by a Karen preacher in Huey Tat village. The sermon is about sin and the importance of forgiveness.
A traditional story about a dhole (wild dog) and a tiger who want to outsmart humans, but cannot. The story ends with a warning not to be conceited or arrogant.
A description of social customs in Lahu villages comparing plains and hill villages. They discuss marriage customs, how the New Rice festival is celebrated by animists and Christian Lahus, and compare their customes to other groups like the Shan, Akha, and Wa.
A description of how to divide a slaughtered pig evenly. Sometimes, the one who kills the pig gets the insides and head. Otherwise, the meat from the head, intestines, and feet can be divided evenly and mixed with the other meat. This case is difficult because they want to divide one pig evenly between 58 people.
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