My assigned volume centers around village, plantation, and native labor inspections; tax collection; and census taking and updating. Patrol Officers held Court for Native Matters, recruited new A.C.s, and distributed prizes for village contests. Topics discussed include exploration, geography, people, local conditions, infrastructure, economics, and politics. Patrols were made by whaleboat or canoe and every…
Author: Lea Kolesky
Words and Representations – Gulf District, Kerema Station, Volume 15, 1936-1937
While reading through my volume closely, I made note of all main ideas, frequently repeated words or phrases, and anything else that seemed interesting or otherwise notable. I was then able to select subject terms and craft my aboutness statement using those notes. After careful consideration, my chosen subject terms are as follows: Inspections; Court…
Aboutness Statement – Gulf District, Kerema Station, Volume 15, 1936-1937
“The volume centers around village, plantation, and native labor inspections; tax collection; and census taking and updating. Officers held Court for Native Matters, recruited new A.C.s, and distributed prizes for village contests. Patrols were made by whaleboat or canoe and every report remarks on the harsh weather of the rainy season; flooding and erosion are…
Cultural Context – Gulf District, Kerema Station, Volume 15, 1936-1937
Commonly known as PNG, Papua New Guinea’s reputation often precedes itself. PNG’s infamous diversity, combined with its many colonial relationships, has resulted in a deeply complicated history. Papua New Guinea is a young nation, having gained independence in 1975 following a long process of missionization, outside government control, and colonial rule which began in earnest…
Salutations!
Hello all! My name is Lea Kolesky and I am a transfer student majoring in History. My region of emphasis is the United States and my research interests include gender, race, class, and culture; my Senior Honors thesis will be centered around the intersection of these issues at San Diego’s 1915 Panama–California Exposition. I…