Circular 'Terms of Relationships': Circular seeking information on relationship terms, compiled by A.W. Howitt (1830-1908).
The Circular is in the form of a Printed Questionnaire (dittoed copy), incomplete with annotations, responses handwritten in ink, undated.
Three pages; first page provides description, example and explanation as to the use and outcomes of the questionnaire.
Section of a single roneoed sheet adhered to a hand-drawn diagram.
There are handwritten entries on page one and two. Page two and three list in Aboriginal language what the numbers (people) on page one and two call the other numbers. Kinship language.
Examples of interpretations of kinship language see letters from AW Howitt to JA Parkhouse AA247/1/3-5.