Year 1979-1981

Scope and content :

1979-1981. The fourth field work trip of Moerman in Thailand. He revisited and collected field data at Ban Phaed, Payao province. There are 133 records of slide photograph punch card, letter and typscript.

Repository : SAC

Extent and medium : slide, punch card, letter, and typescript.

Immediate source of acquisition or transfer : Donated by Michael Moerman, 2005.

System of arrangemant : The series is divided base on the periods of field work in Thailand.

Condition governing accessible and reproduce : Some restriction on access. To respect in the subject of issue, the original material (hard copy) may not allowed to access. Please contact staff if you need more information.

Creative Commons License : Attribution (CC BY)

Traditional Knowledge License : Traditional Knowledge Attribution (TK A)

Language : English/Thai

Script : English/Thai

Rule or convention : Collection, series and file level description based on ISAD(G)

53

Slide

26

Punchcard

53

Letter

1

Typescript

31. Reference : MM-1-48-33

24 March 1980 Letter from Michael Moreman to Dr. Carlos Fernandez, PANAC, Philippine

| March 24, 1980. Letter from Michael Moerman to Dr. Carlos Fernandez, PANAC, the Philippines, apologizing for his failure to respond to a previous communication and to say goodbye. He thanks Fernandez for his hospitality when he visited the Philippines, and encloses a photo of his shop. | Letter

by : Michael Moerman

24 March 1980 Letter from Michael Moreman to Dr. Carlos Fernandez, PANAC, Philippine

32. Reference : MM-1-48-34

29 May 1979 Letter from Michael Moreman to Prof. Higa, University of Tsukuba

| May 29, 1979. Letter from Michael Moerman to Prof. Higa of the Department of Linguistics, University of Tsukuba, to introduce himself and his previous work, to send some of his research and requesting a meeting to discuss potential research in Japan. | Letter

by : Michael Moerman

29 May 1979 Letter from Michael Moreman to Prof. Higa, University of Tsukuba

33. Reference : MM-1-77

Yasumoto Honda family

| 1979. Moerman observed the behavior of people in the Honda family. Observations include: 1) various ceremonies in the Shinto religion are practiced in the family. 2) village members were called for a meeting on the sale of land in the village, including those who agreed and disagreed. 3) according to Moerman, Japanese people like to do many activities in a group. For example, the establishment of various associations or while traveling, they journeyed in a group. | Typescript

by : Michael Moerman

Yasumoto Honda family

34. Reference : MM-1-79-3

Letter to introduce Moerman

| Letters of introduction for Dr. Moerman from M. Ladd Thomas, Northern Illinois University, to Dr. Charit Naranitipadungkarn, National Institute of Development Administration; Dr. Prachya Wesarach, Thammasat University; Prof. Prasert Bundachat, Department of Social Sciences, Chiang Mai University; Opas Srichai, Department of Social Sciences, Chiang Mai University. | Letter

by : Michael Moerman

Letter to introduce Moerman

35. Reference : MM-1-79-4

Name of Researcher in Thailand, Indonesia and Philippines

| April 20, 1979. A letter from M. Ladd Thomas, Northern Illinois University, to Dr. Michael Moerman, with a list of contact persons in Thailand as well as others whom Moerman should contact. | Letter

by : Michael Moerman

Name of Researcher in Thailand, Indonesia and Philippines

36. Reference : MM-1-79-5

Thailand 1979

| May 17, 1979. A letter from Niels Mulder to Moerman. His extensive work experience in Thailand, and the danger for foreign researchers who might find it difficult to be welcomed by government officials, and because of the political instability in Thailand. April 12, 1979. A letter from Moerman to Prof. Prasert Bundachat, aiming to inform that Moerman would come to Thailand for further research, and his need to do research at the Social Sciences Research Centre. April 17, 1979. A letter from Moerman to Dr. Joonphon Sawadiyakorn, at the National Research Council, announcing that he would travel to Thailand to explore areas for future research, including collaboration for academic exchange. In addition he would like to receive suggestions from Dr. Joonphon Sawadiyakorn regarding future research. April 17, 1979. A letter from Moerman to Khun Vichit Koombhar, at the National Research Council, announcing he would travel to Thailand again, and requesting suggestions for future research. June 8, 1979. A letter from David E. Pfanner to Morgan, giving explanation in response to the questions raised by Moerman. He also gave his opinion about the situation in Thailand, both positive and negative sides, and gave recommendations for research in the North. | Letter

by : Michael Moerman

Thailand 1979

37. Reference : MM-1-79-6

Letter to Malaysian researcher

| May 14, 1979. A letter from Prof. K.S. Sandhu to Moerman. April 17, 1979. Letters from Moerman to Dr. Mohamad Nur Ghani and Dr. Mohamud Maulud Malasia. He talked about past work and plans to travel to Malaysia, and requested advice and the possibility to conduct future research in Malaysia. May 18, 1979. Letters from Dr. Jacques Amyot to Moerman, inquiring about the possibility to meet Moerman in Thailand, to discuss the research. | Letter

by : Michael Moerman

Letter to Malaysian researcher

38. Reference : MM-1-78

Palawan, Philippines

| Moerman conducted his fieldwork on Palawan Island, Philippines. Interesting observations include: 1) different ethnic groups had been living on the island. 2) local authorities (village heads) lost power due to state intervention with the local communities. 3) the settlement and occupation of the islanders varied, dependent by ethnic group. 4) there was problem with the education of children on the island. 5) corruption was a problem for the administration, and security in the area was uncertain. 6) information concerning public health services. 7) Moerman conducted interviews with foreigners who had lived on the island. | Punch card

by : Michael Moerman

Palawan, Philippines

39. Reference : MM-1-48-25

Letter from Cornelius Osgood to Moerman

| May 1, 1961. Letter from Cornelius Osgood to Michael Moerman confirming receipt of the research that Moerman sent him and informing him of how he proposes to manage these documents, while also informing him of his visit to Hong Kong. | Letter

by : Michael Moerman

Letter from Cornelius Osgood to Moerman

40. Reference : MM-1-59-1

Bali

| Bali (Paper and Card records) Culture and religion after 1967. People began to worry about the survival of traditional culture. A Balinese teacher would study in India, and people who graduated would work to teach religion in public schools or in the military. Balinese Hinduism is an official religion in Indonesia. A monk who came to study in Thailand would bring Buddha images back to Bali. There was a Buddhist temple in Singaraja. A church was built to worship God. Current students did not use high-level language. In remote villages the level of language was dependent on the classes. November 10, 1980. Moerman visited Bakti Budya, Jakarta, the location of workshop for the Faculty of Fine Arts, National University of Indonesia. | Punch card

by : Michael Moerman

Bali