Victor Brisson - Papers, 1862-1928

PMB 1034

fonds

Canberra : Pacific Manuscripts Bureau, [19--]

441382

Microfilm : PMB 1034

microfilm reel 35 mm

Captain Victor Brisson (1881-1951), a well-known sea captain based on Tahiti, was for many years was in charge of different trading ships visiting the Pacific Islands

The papers are in two sections. The first section consists of 26 photocopied pages. The second section (154 p.) is preceded by a working index which gives background and other information on each item. Subjects covered by the manuscripts include: genealogies, legends, traditions and chants. Geographical names are mentioned as are names for months, seasons and moons

English, French, Tahitian

PMB (Australian National University. Pacific Manuscripts Bureau) ; 1034
Available for reference
Microfilm copy of originals held by the Division of Pacific and Asian History, Research School of Pacific Studies, Australian National University, Canberra; and in private ownership
In English, French, Tuamotuan and Tahitian
Index to the second section available