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Recording Mann project records (Anglo-Manx Dialect Project) generated by the Centre for Manx Studies with support from the Manx Heritage Foundation

Date(s): 1990s

Creator(s): Centre for Manx Studies

Scope & Content: For accompanying audio cassettes see Sound Archives

Administration / Biographical History: In October 1996 the Centre for Manx Studies began a three year study investigating the variation of English on the Isle of Man. At the outset, In conjunction with the University of Liverpool, two full time doctorate and four part time Masters students were to concentrate on various sociolinguistic aspects wtihin ths field. The two stated objectives of the project were to study the Manx-English dialect, concentrating largely but not exclusively on elderly rural informants. The second aspect concerned contemporary English in Man, examining a representative sample generated through local school involvement. For this the 'Speaking History' theme was developed whereby pupils were to conduct recorded interviews with close relatives.

Language: English

Extent: 3 boxes

Item name: files

Collection: Manuscript Archive

Level: FONDS

ID number: MS 13934

Record class: Private

Access conditions: No regulations or restrictions are implemented on this material. Advance notification of a research visit is advisable by emailing library@mnh.gov.im

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ID MS 13934 1990s sound archives - my children took part and were recorded by Mr Kennaugh (they are now in their late 30s) and I would like to listen to the recordings. - Anne Couper Woods Report this