Latest content added for UNT Digital Library Partner: UNT College of Informationhttps://digital.library.unt.edu/explore/partners/UNTCOI/browse/?fq=untl_decade:2010-2019&fq=dc_language:eng2023-12-14T05:16:06-06:00UNT LibrariesThis is a custom feed for browsing UNT Digital Library Partner: UNT College of InformationDefinition and Goals of Descriptive Linguistic Fieldwork2023-12-14T05:16:06-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2201639/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2201639/"><img alt="Definition and Goals of Descriptive Linguistic Fieldwork" title="Definition and Goals of Descriptive Linguistic Fieldwork" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2201639/small/"/></a></p><p>Book chapter defining descriptive linguistic fieldwork, explores tasks that fall under this definition, outlines goals of descriptive linguistic fieldwork, and identifies aspirations and limitations of linguistic fieldworkers.</p>Exploring the richness of collection-level subject metadata in three large-scale digital libraries2023-10-29T21:44:03-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2190408/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2190408/"><img alt="Exploring the richness of collection-level subject metadata in three large-scale digital libraries" title="Exploring the richness of collection-level subject metadata in three large-scale digital libraries" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2190408/small/"/></a></p><p>This article reports results of a study that used an in-depth comparative content analysis to assess free-text and controlled vocabulary collection-level subject metadata in three large-scale digital libraries in the European Union and the USA.</p>Rabha Textbook2023-06-20T07:06:49-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2124518/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2124518/"><img alt="Rabha Textbook" title="Rabha Textbook" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2124518/small/"/></a></p><p>Book with 32 lessons on the Rabha alphabet and vocabulary used to teach Rabha in primary schools.</p>Political History of the Garos of Goalpara-Kamrup of Assam2023-06-20T07:06:36-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2124516/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2124516/"><img alt="Political History of the Garos of Goalpara-Kamrup of Assam" title="Political History of the Garos of Goalpara-Kamrup of Assam" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2124516/small/"/></a></p><p>Book about the political history of the Garo people describing British colonization and relations to neighboring groups.</p>Conversation about the history of Rakchham village2023-03-12T20:48:43-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062311/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062311/"><img alt="Conversation about the history of Rakchham village" title="Conversation about the history of Rakchham village" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062311/small/"/></a></p><p>Nand and Sunder discuss the history of Rakchham village. The recording was made in Vinod Kumar's garden in Rakchham village.</p>Conversation about the history of Rakchham village2023-03-12T20:48:43-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062310/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062310/"><img alt="Conversation about the history of Rakchham village" title="Conversation about the history of Rakchham village" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062310/small/"/></a></p><p>Nand and Sunder discuss the history of Rakchham village. The recording was made in Vinod Kumar's garden in Rakchham village.</p>Description of the Maang-Sazo festival2023-03-12T20:47:51-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062309/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062309/"><img alt="Description of the Maang-Sazo festival" title="Description of the Maang-Sazo festival" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062309/small/"/></a></p><p>Rajesh describes a very peculiar event that marks the beginning of the Sazo festival during Maang. The festival takes place in Chhitkul during the month of January. The recording was made in front of Rajesh's home in Chhitkul village, on the path that leads towards Amar Guest House, at the back of the main temple.</p>Description of the Maang-Sazo festival2023-03-12T20:47:51-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062308/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062308/"><img alt="Description of the Maang-Sazo festival" title="Description of the Maang-Sazo festival" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062308/small/"/></a></p><p>Rajesh describes a very peculiar event that marks the beginning of the Sazo festival during Maang. The festival takes place in Chhitkul during the month of January. The recording was made in front of Rajesh's home in Chhitkul village, on the path that leads towards Amar Guest House, at the back of the main temple.</p>Conversation about the Sazi Festival in Rakchham village2023-03-12T20:46:22-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062307/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062307/"><img alt="Conversation about the Sazi Festival in Rakchham village" title="Conversation about the Sazi Festival in Rakchham village" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062307/small/"/></a></p><p>Sarita and Narayan discuss the Sazi Festival, which takes place every year at the end of March in Rakchham village. The recording was made in the garden of Uma Homestay.</p>Conversation about the Sazi Festival in Rakchham village2023-03-12T20:46:22-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062306/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062306/"><img alt="Conversation about the Sazi Festival in Rakchham village" title="Conversation about the Sazi Festival in Rakchham village" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062306/small/"/></a></p><p>Sarita and Narayan discuss the Sazi Festival, which takes place every year at the end of March in Rakchham village. The recording was made in the garden of Uma Homestay.</p>Description of the migration 'gunsaa'2023-03-12T20:45:15-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062305/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062305/"><img alt="Description of the migration 'gunsaa'" title="Description of the migration 'gunsaa'" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062305/small/"/></a></p><p>Satender describes gunsaa, the traditional migration to lower (and warmer) places from Rakchham and Chhitkul village that takes place during winter. The recording was made at Satender's second residence in Dhangdhangshi, a place that belongs to Rakchham, down below the village.</p>Description of being an interpreter in Rakchham2023-03-12T20:43:44-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062304/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062304/"><img alt="Description of being an interpreter in Rakchham" title="Description of being an interpreter in Rakchham" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062304/small/"/></a></p><p>Satender describes his experience as interpreter of the deities in Rakchham village. The recording was made at his second house in Dhangdhangshi, further down Rakchham village.</p>Description of the migration 'gunsaa'2023-03-12T20:43:44-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062303/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062303/"><img alt="Description of the migration 'gunsaa'" title="Description of the migration 'gunsaa'" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062303/small/"/></a></p><p>Satender describes gunsaa, the traditional migration to lower (and warmer) places from Rakchham and Chhitkul village that takes place during winter. The recording was made at Satender's second residence in Dhangdhangshi, a place that belongs to Rakchham, down below the village.</p>Conversation about the functions of Oracle and Interpreter in Rakchham village2023-03-12T20:43:29-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062302/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062302/"><img alt="Conversation about the functions of Oracle and Interpreter in Rakchham village" title="Conversation about the functions of Oracle and Interpreter in Rakchham village" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062302/small/"/></a></p><p>Ravinder Singh Mathus and Devi Chand describe the functions they perform at Rakchham’s main temple. They are the interpreter and oracle of the local deities, respectively. The recording was made next to Shiv's temple in Rakchham, during a ritual break.</p>Conversation about the functions of Oracle and Interpreter in Rakchham village2023-03-12T20:43:29-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062300/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062300/"><img alt="Conversation about the functions of Oracle and Interpreter in Rakchham village" title="Conversation about the functions of Oracle and Interpreter in Rakchham village" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062300/small/"/></a></p><p>Ravinder Singh Mathus and Devi Chand describe the functions they perform at Rakchham’s main temple. They are the interpreter and oracle of the local deities, respectively. The recording was made next to Shiv's temple in Rakchham, during a ritual break.</p>Description of being an interpreter in Rakchham2023-03-12T20:43:29-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062301/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062301/"><img alt="Description of being an interpreter in Rakchham" title="Description of being an interpreter in Rakchham" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062301/small/"/></a></p><p>Satender describes his experience as interpreter of the deities in Rakchham village. The recording was made at his second house in Dhangdhangshi, further down Rakchham village.</p>Description of the local weighing system2023-03-12T20:40:55-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062299/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062299/"><img alt="Description of the local weighing system" title="Description of the local weighing system" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062299/small/"/></a></p><p>Madan describes the weighing system formerly used in Chhitkul and Rakchham villages which is no longer commonly used. Dhian Singh Negi later made corrections to Madan's description, indicated in the transcription. The recording was made at Amar Guest House in Chhitkul village.</p>Description of the local weighing system2023-03-12T20:40:55-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062298/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062298/"><img alt="Description of the local weighing system" title="Description of the local weighing system" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062298/small/"/></a></p><p>Madan describes the weighing system formerly used in Chhitkul and Rakchham villages which is no longer commonly used. Dhian Singh Negi later made corrections to Madan's description, indicated in the transcription. The recording was made at Amar Guest House in Chhitkul village.</p>Description of how to make a traditional carpet2023-03-12T20:40:44-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062297/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062297/"><img alt="Description of how to make a traditional carpet" title="Description of how to make a traditional carpet" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062297/small/"/></a></p><p>Bupinder and Ayala describe how to make traditional carpets 'khyara' and related local items. They continue to have a natural conversation that goes beyond this subject. The recording was made at their home in Rakchham village after heavy snowfall. Water was dripping in the background.</p>Recitation of song lyrics about local deities2023-03-12T20:40:10-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062296/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062296/"><img alt="Recitation of song lyrics about local deities" title="Recitation of song lyrics about local deities" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062296/small/"/></a></p><p>Shudha Bhakti and Narayan Bhakti recite the lyrics of a song about Bhagwati, one of the local deities. The recording was made next to the main temple entrance, in Rakchham village.</p>Description of how to make a traditional carpet2023-03-12T20:40:10-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062295/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062295/"><img alt="Description of how to make a traditional carpet" title="Description of how to make a traditional carpet" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062295/small/"/></a></p><p>Bupinder and Ayala describe how to make traditional carpets 'khyara' and related local items. They continue to have a natural conversation that goes beyond this subject. The recording was made at their home in Rakchham village after heavy snowfall.</p>Description of a local dish 'hɔt'2023-03-12T20:40:05-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062294/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062294/"><img alt="Description of a local dish 'hɔt'" title="Description of a local dish 'hɔt'" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062294/small/"/></a></p><p>Gangaa describes and demonstrates how to make a local and healthy dish called 'hɔt'. This dish was chosen because it is healthy and easy to make. The recording was made in Gangaa's kitchen at the Amar Guest House.</p>Recitation of song lyrics about local deities2023-03-12T20:40:05-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062293/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062293/"><img alt="Recitation of song lyrics about local deities" title="Recitation of song lyrics about local deities" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062293/small/"/></a></p><p>Shudha Bhakti and Narayan Bhakti recite the lyrics of a song about Bhagwati, one of the local deities. The recording was made next to the main temple entrance, in Rakchham village.</p>Description of a local dish 'hɔt'2023-03-12T20:40:05-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062292/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062292/"><img alt="Description of a local dish 'hɔt'" title="Description of a local dish 'hɔt'" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062292/small/"/></a></p><p>Gangaa describes and demonstrates how to make a local and healthy dish called 'hɔt'. This dish was chosen because it is healthy and easy to make. The recording was made in Gangaa's kitchen at the Amar Guest House.</p>Historical narrative about the origin of local deity Mata Devi2023-03-12T20:39:54-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062291/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062291/"><img alt="Historical narrative about the origin of local deity Mata Devi" title="Historical narrative about the origin of local deity Mata Devi" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062291/small/"/></a></p><p>Jiya describes the origins of the local deity, Mata Devi, explaining that Mata Devi is associated with Vrindavan instead of Tibet. Jiya was Mata Devi's oracle for many years. The recording was made at Jiya's home in Chhitkul village where Thola peak can be seen in the background.</p>Conversation about the Boi Festival in Rakchham village2023-03-12T20:39:52-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062290/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062290/"><img alt="Conversation about the Boi Festival in Rakchham village" title="Conversation about the Boi Festival in Rakchham village" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062290/small/"/></a></p><p>Ranjeet Singh and Khazan Singh Thakur discuss the week’s event at the temple, which consist of gathering grains and cereals from the village’s inhabitants for cases of emergencies. The recording was made inside Rakchham's main temple. There is some background noise as several community members were present. The speakers are sitting in front of one of the storage unit, the doors of which are wooden and beautifully carved.</p>Historical narrative about the origin of local deity Mata Devi2023-03-12T20:39:52-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062289/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062289/"><img alt="Historical narrative about the origin of local deity Mata Devi" title="Historical narrative about the origin of local deity Mata Devi" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062289/small/"/></a></p><p>Jiya describes the origins of the local deity, Mata Devi, explaining that Mata Devi is associated with Vrindavan instead of Tibet. Jiya was Mata Devi's oracle for many years. The recording was made at Jiya's home in Chhitkul village where Thola peak can be seen in the background.</p>Conversation about the Boi Festival in Rakchham village2023-03-12T20:39:51-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062288/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062288/"><img alt="Conversation about the Boi Festival in Rakchham village" title="Conversation about the Boi Festival in Rakchham village" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062288/small/"/></a></p><p>Ranjeet Singh and Khazan Singh Thakur discuss the week’s event at the temple, which consist of gathering grains and cereals from the village’s inhabitants for cases of emergencies. The recording was made inside Rakchham's main temple.</p>Description of the Flower Festival (Usko)2023-03-12T20:38:42-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062287/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062287/"><img alt="Description of the Flower Festival (Usko)" title="Description of the Flower Festival (Usko)" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062287/small/"/></a></p><p>Ram describes the Flower Festival (‘Pulatʃ’,or 'Usko' in Chhitkul-Rakchham), a five day festival that celebrates the end of summer and crops. It usually takes place during the first week of October. He discusses why it is important for the community, how it concretely takes place, and what he especially likes about the festival. The recording was made at Chhitkul's Government Senior Secondary School, down below the village, on the river bank.</p>Description of the Flower Festival (Usko)2023-03-12T20:38:42-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062286/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062286/"><img alt="Description of the Flower Festival (Usko)" title="Description of the Flower Festival (Usko)" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062286/small/"/></a></p><p>Ram describes the Flower Festival (‘Pulatʃ’,or 'Usko' in Chhitkul-Rakchham), a five day festival that celebrates the end of summer and crops. It usually takes place during the first week of October. He discusses why it is important for the community, how it concretely takes place, and what he especially likes about the festival. The recording was made at Chhitkul's Government Senior Secondary School, down below the village, on the river bank.</p>Description of the peaks surrounding Chhitkul village2023-03-12T20:36:11-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062285/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062285/"><img alt="Description of the peaks surrounding Chhitkul village" title="Description of the peaks surrounding Chhitkul village" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062285/small/"/></a></p><p>Madan describes the peaks that surround Chhitkul village, including their names. The recording was made in Amar Guest House.</p>Description of the peaks surrounding Chhitkul village2023-03-12T20:36:11-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062284/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062284/"><img alt="Description of the peaks surrounding Chhitkul village" title="Description of the peaks surrounding Chhitkul village" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062284/small/"/></a></p><p>Madan describes the peaks that surround Chhitkul village, including their names. The recording was made in Amar Guest House.</p>Snowfall in Rakchham2023-03-12T20:36:07-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062283/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062283/"><img alt="Snowfall in Rakchham" title="Snowfall in Rakchham" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062283/small/"/></a></p><p>Bimla discusses snowfall in Rakchham over the past few years, saying that heavy snowfall was more frequent in earlier times. The recording was made at her and her husband's house in Rakchham, just after some heavy snowfall episodes when the village was still covered by thick snow. It was only a few days after the road from Reckong Peo to Sangla and Rakchham had reopened.</p>Comparison of life in Chhitkul village past and present2023-03-12T20:34:51-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062282/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062282/"><img alt="Comparison of life in Chhitkul village past and present" title="Comparison of life in Chhitkul village past and present" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062282/small/"/></a></p><p>Dhian Singh Negi describes how life was in Chhitkul in earlier times compared to now. The recording was made at Dhian's main residence in Reckong Peo (Chhitkul Bhawan).</p>Snowfall in Rakchham2023-03-12T20:34:51-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062281/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062281/"><img alt="Snowfall in Rakchham" title="Snowfall in Rakchham" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062281/small/"/></a></p><p>Bimla discusses snowfall in Rakchham over the past few years, saying that heavy snowfall was more frequent in earlier times. The recording was made at her and her husband's house in Rakchham, just after some heavy snowfall episodes when the village was still covered by thick snow. It was only a few days after the road from Reckong Peo to Sangla and Rakchham had reopened.</p>Comparison of life in Chhitkul village past and present2023-03-12T20:34:50-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062280/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062280/"><img alt="Comparison of life in Chhitkul village past and present" title="Comparison of life in Chhitkul village past and present" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062280/small/"/></a></p><p>Dhian Singh Negi describes how life was in Chhitkul in earlier times compared to now. The recording was made at Dhian's main residence in Reckong Peo (Chhitkul Bhawan).</p>Historical narrative about Rupin River View Hotel2023-03-12T20:33:44-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062279/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062279/"><img alt="Historical narrative about Rupin River View Hotel" title="Historical narrative about Rupin River View Hotel" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062279/small/"/></a></p><p>Kailash describes the history of his hotel and tourism in Rakchham. The Rupin River View is the first hotel after the village entrance on the right side, bordering the Baspa River. The recording was made in one of the hotel's rooms with a view of Rakchham's bridge over the Baspa River.</p>Historical narrative about Rupin River View Hotel2023-03-12T20:33:44-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062278/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062278/"><img alt="Historical narrative about Rupin River View Hotel" title="Historical narrative about Rupin River View Hotel" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062278/small/"/></a></p><p>Kailash describes the history of his hotel and tourism in Rakchham. The Rupin River View is the first hotel after the village entrance on the right side, bordering the Baspa River. The recording was made in one of the hotel's rooms with a view of Rakchham's bridge over the Baspa River.</p>Collecting pine leaves in Rakchham2023-03-12T20:32:03-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062275/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062275/"><img alt="Collecting pine leaves in Rakchham" title="Collecting pine leaves in Rakchham" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062275/small/"/></a></p><p>Meena discusses pine leaves in Rakchham, which she happened to collect on the day of this recording. The recording was made at Rupin River View Hotel.</p>Description of winter in Rakchham village2023-03-12T20:32:03-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062277/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062277/"><img alt="Description of winter in Rakchham village" title="Description of winter in Rakchham village" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062277/small/"/></a></p><p>Seema describes winter in Rakchham and how she keeps herself busy. The recording was made at Rupin River View Hotel in Rakchham.</p>Description of winter in Rakchham village2023-03-12T20:32:03-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062276/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062276/"><img alt="Description of winter in Rakchham village" title="Description of winter in Rakchham village" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062276/small/"/></a></p><p>Seema describes winter in Rakchham and how she keeps herself busy. The recording was made at Rupin River View Hotel in Rakchham.</p>Collecting pine leaves in Rakchham2023-03-12T20:32:02-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062274/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062274/"><img alt="Collecting pine leaves in Rakchham" title="Collecting pine leaves in Rakchham" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062274/small/"/></a></p><p>Meena discusses pine leaves in Rakchham, which she happened to collect on the day of this recording. The recording was made at Rupin River View Hotel.</p>Description of Rakchham village and its surroundings2023-03-12T20:31:55-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062273/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062273/"><img alt="Description of Rakchham village and its surroundings" title="Description of Rakchham village and its surroundings" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062273/small/"/></a></p><p>Vinod describes Rakchham village’s history, its surroundings, local deities, and the surrounding environment. The recording was made at Uma Homestay.</p>Description of Rakchham village and its surroundings2023-03-12T20:31:55-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062272/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062272/"><img alt="Description of Rakchham village and its surroundings" title="Description of Rakchham village and its surroundings" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062272/small/"/></a></p><p>Vinod describes Rakchham village’s history, its surroundings, local deities, and the surrounding environment. The recording was made at Uma Homestay.</p>Comparison between Chhitkul and Rakchham villages2023-03-12T20:31:25-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062271/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062271/"><img alt="Comparison between Chhitkul and Rakchham villages" title="Comparison between Chhitkul and Rakchham villages" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062271/small/"/></a></p><p>Hoshiar Singh Negi discusses differences between Chhitkul and Rakchham villages in the climate, economy, and culture. The recording was made at one of Hoshiar Singh Negi’s two houses in Chhitkul.</p>Comparison between Chhitkul and Rakchham villages2023-03-12T20:31:25-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062270/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062270/"><img alt="Comparison between Chhitkul and Rakchham villages" title="Comparison between Chhitkul and Rakchham villages" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062270/small/"/></a></p><p>Hoshiar Singh Negi discusses differences between Chhitkul and Rakchham villages in the climate, economy, and culture. The recording was made at one of Hoshiar Singh Negi’s two houses in Chhitkul.</p>Description of life in Chhitkul during summer and winter2023-03-12T20:31:17-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062269/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062269/"><img alt="Description of life in Chhitkul during summer and winter" title="Description of life in Chhitkul during summer and winter" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062269/small/"/></a></p><p>Vijay describes the passing of the seasons in Chhitkul village. The language spoken in this recording is Amro Boli 'Our Language,' an Indo-Aryan variety spoken throughout Kinnaur district. The recording was made at his workplace, a digital studio.</p>Description of life in Chhitkul during summer and winter2023-03-12T20:31:17-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062268/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062268/"><img alt="Description of life in Chhitkul during summer and winter" title="Description of life in Chhitkul during summer and winter" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062268/small/"/></a></p><p>Vijay describes the passing of the seasons in Chhitkul village. The language spoken in this recording is Amro Boli 'Our Language,' an Indo-Aryan variety spoken throughout Kinnaur district. The recording was made at his workplace, a digital studio.</p>Description of life in Chhitkul village in earlier times2023-03-12T20:29:56-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062267/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062267/"><img alt="Description of life in Chhitkul village in earlier times" title="Description of life in Chhitkul village in earlier times" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062267/small/"/></a></p><p>Amir Sing describes how life was in Chhitkul village before it was connected to the world by major roads, or the 'highway road.' He emphasizes how hard life was in Chhitkul when the village was still isolated, before the road was built in the 1980s. The recording was made at Amar Guest House, which is run by Amir and his family. The video starts at the back of Chhitkul's main temple and follows the narrow path up to the wooden guest house.</p>Description of life in Chhitkul village in earlier times2023-03-12T20:29:56-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062266/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062266/"><img alt="Description of life in Chhitkul village in earlier times" title="Description of life in Chhitkul village in earlier times" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062266/small/"/></a></p><p>Amir Sing describes how life was in Chhitkul village before it was connected to the world by major roads, or the 'highway road.' He emphasizes how hard life was in Chhitkul when the village was still isolated, before the road was built in the 1980s. The recording was made at Amar Guest House, which is run by Amir and his family.</p>