University of California at Los Angeles and University of Adelaide Anthropological Expedition sociological and anthropological data cards

Archive Collections / Board for Anthropological Research / Series AA346/04 / University of California at Los Angeles and University of Adelaide Anthropological Expedition sociological and anthropological data cards
Board for Anthropological Research Expedition R 'UCLA Sociological Data', 'RD UCLA Sociological Data', 'UCLA Anthropological Data', and 'RD Anthropological Data'

One card series containing sociological data and one card series containing anthropological data collected on the University of California at Los Angeles and University of Adelaide Anthropological Expedition of 1952-1954 (these cards have (expedition symbol) R printed or written in the top left hand corner); and one card series containing sociological data and one card series containing anthropological data collected in Darwin between 28 February and 3 March, 1954 (these cards are marked 'RD').

The University of California at Los Angeles and University of Adelaide Anthropological Expedition travelled through South Australia, Western Australia and the Northern Territory between October 1952 and July 1954. The expedition was in two parties which had slightly different iteneraries and which met up at Mount Margaret, in Western Australia. In one party were NB Tindale and DM Tindale, in the other JB Birdsell and EM Birdsell and PJ Epling. Data was collected on approximately 1,800 people during this survey.

Note that there are complementary series of data cards relating to this expedition in Birdsell, AA 689/9/16, and that these cards contain additional sociological information. Note also that a name database for this series of cards exists and can be accessed at the South Australian Museum Archives.

For further information on the expedition see AA 338 Tindale and AA 689 Birdsell, particularly AA 338/1/19/1-2 (Tindale's expedition journals), and AA 689/1/2 (Birdsell's 'Daily Field Journal').

Note that within any given series the amount of data recorded varies from card to card.

Note that most cards have data recorded under the heading 'Tribe' (in the Sociological Data series) and 'Own Tribe' (in the Anthropological Data series). In the descriptions which follow, any information under 'Tribe' relating to the (subject numbered) individual in the Sociological Data series only has been reproduced. Note that some cards also record data under 'Tribe' for kin of the individual.

Note that the data cards contain many variant spellings of tribal/language group names. In the descriptions here the various terms and spellings have been reproduced, with what appear to be amendments noted in square brackets. At the end of this series an attempt has been made to supply corresponding tribal/language group names according to standardised spellings adopted by by NB Tindale (see AA 338) and AIATSIS (Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies); however, this has not been possible in all cases.

  1. R1 - 1885 UCLA Sociological Data
    This series comprises printed cards on which data has been recorded under the following headings: (individual subject) Number, Name, Sex, Age, Effage, Loc.[ation], Tribe, Date, and Remarks (over); and which have space for two photographs. 'JB Birdsell and NB Tindale University of California (Los Angeles) and University of Adelaide Anthropological Expedition, 1952-1954' is also printed on the front of each card. Most cards have two black and white photographic prints attached, usually a front and a profile portrait showing head and torso. The photographs also show (individual subject) numbers and state. This series contains cards on individuals numbered 1 to 1885. Numbered slips have been inserted to indicate missing cards.

    The cards are organised in (individual subject) number order by field station. In the listing which follows, the number preceding the place name indicates the numbers allocated to individuals from whom data was collected at that at that field station. The dates have been drawn from the cards and added as a reference aid.

    The cards are preceded by three cards of notes and corrections in NB Tindale's hand. Note that this series of cards appears to have been compiled some time after the date of the expedition.

    Following the R series cards is the RD series of cards. Note that these cards do not have photographic prints attached. These cards are in the same format as the R series Sociological Data cards.



  • R1 - R40 Koonibba (South Australia) Sociological Data
    [2 to 5 December 1952]
    Tribes/groups recorded: Andigiring, Antekeringa, Pitjandjara, Wanggai=Nangati.
    These cards are located in Drawer 18.



  • R41 - R56 Bookabie (South Australia) Sociological Data
    [12 to 13 December 1952]
    Tribes/groups recorded: Aonggai=Nangata (Eastern), Jankandjara, Kokata, Nangala (Eastern) = Wongai, Ngalea, Pitjandjara.
    These cards are located in Drawer 18.



  • R57 - R63 Colona (South Australia) Sociological Data
    [12 to 13 December 1952]
    Tribes/groups recorded: Pitjandjara.
    These cards are located in Drawer 18.



  • R64 - R85 Cundeelee (Western Australia) Sociological Data
    [6 to 10 January 1953]
    Tribes/groups recorded: Nangata, Pitjandjara, Widanda, Widanela, Wirangu.
    These cards are located in Drawer 18.



  • R86 - R108 Wiluna (Western Australia) Sociological Data
    [17 to 19 January 1953]
    Tribes/groups recorded: Karadjeri, Kardudjara, Koara, Mandiljara, Mandjindjara=Mandjudja, Mardo, Nana, Nangamada, Nanganada, Tjugun.
    These cards are located in Drawer 18.



  • R109 - R118 Meekatharra (Western Australia) Sociological Data
    [23 to 24 January 1953]
    Tribes/groups recorded: Kariera, Nana, Tjugan, Targudi, Wadjeri.
    These cards are located in Drawer 18.



  • R119 - R127 Wiluna (Western Australia) Sociological Data
    [29 January 1953]
    Tribes/groups recorded: Kardudjara, Mandjindja, Mardo, Targudi.
    These cards are located in Drawer 18.



  • R128 - R186 Cosmo Newberry [Newbery] (Western Australia) Sociological Data
    [4 to 12 February 1953]
    Tribes/groups recorded: Julia or Kalgurni, Mandjindja, Nangata, Ngada, Pitjandjara.
    These cards are located in Drawer 18.



  • R187 - R207 Mulga Queen (Western Australia) Sociological Data
    [18 to 19 February 1953]
    Tribes/groups recorded: Koara, Mandindja, Nangata, Ngada, Ngalia, Pintubi.
    These cards are located in Drawer 18.



  • R208 - R255 Mount Margaret (Western Australia) Sociological Data
    [25 February to 6 March 1953]
    Tribes/groups recorded: Manjindja, Nangata, Ngada, Ngalia, Ngana, Pitjandjara.
    These cards are located in Drawer 18.



  • R257 - R303 Jigalong (Western Australia) Sociological Data
    [19 to 25 March 1953]
    Note that following card R303 are two cards labelled R303 W1, with a series of photographs of a woman working with a wooden dish, possibly separating ore.
    Tribes/groups recorded: Kardudjara, Mandjiljara, Targudi, Wanman.
    These cards are located in Drawer 18.



  • R304 - R386 Marble Bar (Western Australia) Sociological Data
    [1 to 16 April 1953]
    Tribes/groups recorded: Kardudjara, Mangala, Manjildjara, Nangamada, Ngalibardu, Ngarla, Ngerla, Niabali, Njamal, Njirabali, Wanman.
    These cards are located in Drawer 19.



  • R389 - R417 Cookes Creek (Western Australia) Sociological Data
    [21 to 25 April 1953]
    Tribes/groups recorded: Kangamada, Kardudjara, Mandjildjara, Mangala, Nangamada, Nangarnada, Ngerla, Niaboli, Njambal, Wanman.
    These cards are located in Drawer 19.



  • R418 - R724 Pilgangoora (Western Australia) Sociological Data
    [6 May to 23 June 1953]
    Tribes/groups recorded: Badjar, Bailgar, Bailgu, Indibandi, Jauar, Karadjari, Kardadjeri, Kardjeri, Kardudjara, Kariara, Mandjiljara, Mangala, Nagamada, Nanjamada, Ngalibarda, Ngalibardu, Ngarla, Ngerla, Niabali, Njamal, Njamarda, Padjima, Potidjara, Swan River Tribe, Talandji, Wanman.
    These cards are located in Drawer 19.



  • R725 - R780 Roebourne (Western Australia) Sociological Data
    [27 June to 5 July 1953]
    Tribes/groups recorded: Bailga, Indibandi, Karadjeri, Karama, Kariara, Kurama, Kurdina, Ngaluma, Ngolame, Njaluma, Pandjima.
    These cards are located in Drawer 20.



  • R781 - R809 Mandora (Western Australia) Sociological Data
    [12 to 15 July 1953]
    Tribes/groups recorded: Julbaritja, Mangala, Nangamada, Wanman.
    These cards are located in Drawer 20.



  • R810 - R822 Anna Plains (Western Australia) Sociological Data
    [17 to 18 July 1953]
    Tribes/groups recorded: Karajeri, Nangamada.
    These cards are located in Drawer 20.



  • R823 - R870 La Grange (Western Australia)
    [24 to 30 July 1953]
    Tribes/groups recorded: Jaour, Julbaritja, Karadjari, Karajara, Mangala, Nadi, Nangamada, Tjilwalin, Tjiwaling, Wanman.
    These cards are located in Drawer 20.



  • R871 - R884 Thangoo (Western Australia) Sociological Data
    [1 August 1953]
    Tribes/groups recorded: Nigena, Jawura, Karadjeri, Njalnjal, Mangala.
    These cards are located in Drawer 20.



  • R885 - R921 Broome (Western Australia) Sociological Data
    [4 to 11 August 1953]
    Tribes/groups recorded: Barde, Bardo, Djahera Djaheradjahera, Djao, Jawuru, Karadjara, Koneandji, Mangala, Nangamada, Nimanbunu, Njiena, Njigana, Njulnjul, Punana, Unngaringin, Warawa.
    These cards are located in Drawer 20.



  • R922 - R963 Derby (Western Australia) Sociological Data
    [15 to 18 August 1953]
    Tribes/groups recorded: Djahu, Djahur, Djaro, Djaru, Kadjaron, Kitja, Konejandi, Mangala, Ngardi, Nimanburu, Njalnjal, Njaringin, Njigana, Njigena, Njulnjul, Nyalnyal, Ongkomi, Punaha, Wadija, Walmadjeri, Walmaljan, Wangkatunga, Warora, Waruwa, Worora, Wunambal.
    These cards are located in Drawer 20.



  • R964 - R985 Meda (Western Australia) Sociological Data
    [21 to 23 August 1953]
    Tribes/groups recorded: Djaro, Julbaritja, Ngarinjin, Njardi, Njigena, Njulnjul, Onkomi, Punaha, Uimidi, Umede, Warawa, Worara.
    These cards are located in Drawer 20.



  • R986 - R990 Yeeda (Western Australia) Sociological Data
    [25 to 26 August 1953]
    Tribes/groups recorded: Mangala, Namgamada, Nangamala, Njigena, Walmadjau.
    These cards are located in Drawer 20.



  • R991 - R1007 Liveringa (Western Australia) Sociological Data
    [2 to 3 September 1953]
    Tribes/groups recorded: Mangala, Njigena, Punaha, Walmadjari.
    These cards are located in Drawer 20.



  • R1008 - R1175 Moola Boola [Moola Bulla] (Western Australia) Sociological Data [9 to 18 September 1953]
    Tribes/groups recorded: Bugai, Djaru, Jalharitja, Jawaru, Kitja, Konegandis, Konejandi, Malngin, Mandjildjara, Mangala, Miwa, Nardi, Ngandi, Ola, Potidjara, Walbaridj, Walmadjari, Walpiri, Wanman, Wardaman, Witjari (Whadjak).
    These cards are located in Drawer 20.



  • R1176 - R1193 Hall's Creek (Western Australia) Sociological Data
    [2 to 3 October 1953]
    Tribes/groups recorded: Djan, Djaru, Kitja, Kitjo, Kokaljo, Walmadjari, Wardaman.
    These cards are located in Drawer 21.



  • R1194 - R1223 Flora Valley (Western Australia) Sociological Data
    [7 to 10 October 1953]
    Tribes/groups recorded: Djaru, Kokatji, Konejandi, Malngin, Mudburu, Ngardi, Walmadjari, Walpir.
    These cards are located in Drawer 21.



  • R1242 - R1315 Forrest River (Western Australia) Sociological Data
    [15 to 29 March 1954]
    Tribes/groups recorded: Arnga, Guragona, Kitja, Miriwung, Namala, Ola, Umbalgari, Wala, Wanambal, Wenembel, Wornar, Wulu, Yara, Yura.
    These cards are located in Drawer 21.



  • R1316 - R1359 Inverway (Northern Territory) Sociological Data
    [13 to 17 April, 1954]
    Tribes/groups recorded: Djaru, Karindji, Karndj, Korindji, Malgnin, Walpiri, Wandjira.
    These cards are located in Drawer 21.



  • R1360 - R1418 Gordon Downs (Western Australia) Sociological Data
    [22 to 30 April 1954]
    Tribes/groups recorded: Djaru, Kardidji, Kokatja, Korindji, Nala, Narburjula, Ngalia, Ngardi, Walmadjari, Walpiri, Wandjira.
    These cards are located in Drawer 21.



  • R1419 - R1497 Sturt Creek (Western Australia) Sociological Data
    [23 to 24 January 1953]
    Tribes/groups recorded: Djaru, Kokatja, Nahijankundjara, Ngardi, Ngalia, Walmadjari, Walpiri.
    These cards are located in Drawer 21.



  • R1498 - R1509 Moola Boola [Moola Bulla] (Western Australia) Sociological Data
    [15 May 1954]
    Tribes/groups recorded: Djaru, Kitja, Kokatja, Konean, Walmadjari, Walpiri, Ungarinjen.
    These cards are located in Drawer 21.



  • R1510 - R1534 Margaret River (Western Australia) Sociological Data [21 to 22 May 1954]
    Tribes/groups recorded: Djaru, Kitja, Konean, Kokatja, Wankadjunga.
    These cards are located in Drawer 21.



  • R1535 - R1602 Christmas Creek (Western Australia) Sociological Data
    [24 to 30 May 1954]
    Tribes/groups recorded: Djaru, Julbaritja, Konean, Kukatja, Mangala, Manjildjara, Nardi, Punaba, Walmadjari, Wankadjunga, Wankaljunga .
    These cards are located in Drawer 21.



  • R1603 - R1654 Gogo (Western Australia) Sociological Data
    [1 to 8 June 1954]
    Tribes/groups recorded: Djaru, Kitja, Konean, Mangala, Ngardi, Ola, Punaba, Walmadjari, Wankadjunga.
    These cards are located in Drawer 22.



  • R1655 - R1669 Quanbun (Western Australia) Sociological Data
    [9 to 10 June 1954]
    Tribes/groups recorded: Djaru, Konean, Mandjildjana, Walmadjari.
    These cards are located in Drawer 22.



  • R1670 - R1756 Wotjulum (Western Australia) Sociological Data
    [21 to 30 June 1954]
    Tribes/groups recorded: Barde, Bardi, Djani, Djui, Gambra, Ngarinjen, Onkarin, Umede, Wilawila, Winjai, Worara, Wunambal.
    These cards are located in Drawer 22.



  • R1757 - R1779 Derby (Western Australia) Sociological Data
    [10 to 12 July 1954]
    Tribes/groups recorded: Bardi, Djaru, Gambre, Jalbaritja, Kitja, Kokatja, Konean, Malgnin, Manjala, Ngarinjan, Nimanboro, Njikene, Njulnjul, Onkumi, Punaba, Wanambal, Wankadjunge, Wilawila, Winjai, Worora.
    These cards are located in Drawer 22.



  • R1780 - R1795 Noonkanbah (Western Australia) Sociological Data
    [14 to 16 July 1954]
    Tribes/groups recorded: Djaru, Kitja, Mangala, Njikena, Walmadjari.
    These cards are located in Drawer 22.



  • R1796 - R1801 Fitzroy Crossing (Western Australia) Sociological Data
    [18 July 1954]
    Tribes/groups recorded: Konean, Punaha, Walmadjari.
    These cards are located in Drawer 22.



  • R1802 - R1821 Leopold (Western Australia) Sociological Data
    [19 to 21 July 1954]
    Tribes/groups recorded: Kitja, Konean, Narinjen, Olan, Onkomi, Punaha, Walmadjari, Wunambal.
    These cards are located in Drawer 22.



  • R1822 - R1840 Fitzroy Crossing (Western Australia) Sociological Data
    [22 to 24 July 1954]
    Tribes/groups recorded: Kitja, Konean, Njikana, Narinjan, Punaha, Walmadjari, Wankadjunga.
    These cards are located in Drawer 22.



  • R1841 - R1844 Brooke [Brooking] Springs (Western Australia) Sociological Data [25 July 1954]
    Tribes/groups recorded: Konean, Njikane, Punaba, Wankadjanga.
    These cards are located in Drawer 22.



  • R1845 - R1885 Balgo (Western Australia) Sociological Data
    [3 to 7 August 1954]
    Tribes/groups recorded: Buruwatang, Jumu, Kokatja, Kokatje, Nabi, Ngabi, Ngalia, Wankadjunga.
    These cards are located in Drawer 22.



  • RD 1 - 8 UCLA Sociological Data Darwin (Northern Territory)
    [28 February to 3 March, 1954]
    These cards were made in 2011 from negatives not previously located. Data on individuals was entered by The Museum Archive Access Officer.



Tribes/groups recorded: Gunwingu, Iwaidji, Larakia, Maung, Tiwi, Wogait.
These cards are located in Drawer 22.

  1. R 1 - 1885, RD 1 - 8 UCLA Anthropological Data
    This series comprises printed cards titled: 'UCLA - Australian Population Genetics'. Data has been recorded under the following headings: in the first section: Place, Date, Observer, Recorder, (individual subject) Number, Sex, Age, Effage, Gen. Key, Name, Birthplace, Own Tribe, Father's [Tribe], Mother's [Tribe], Own Horde, Father's [Horde], Mother's [Horde], and a line for data relating to photographs taken. The second section has four columns for recording physical observations and measurements (anthropometric data); the reverse of the cards has a further four sections for recording physical observations and measurements (anthropometric data). This series contains cards for individuals numbered 1 to 1885. The cards have JB B[irdsell] recorded as Observer and EM B[irdsell] as Recorder.

    The card series is preceded by three cards which have been partially completed with data on Dorothy Tindale as a control to ensure consistency of adjustment of measuring instruments.

    Following the R series cards is the RD series of eight cards. These cards are in the same format as the R series Anthropological Data cards.

    Note that within any given series the amount of data recorded varies from card to card.

    Tribal/language group names recorded on the cards have not been listed for this series. However, tribal/language group data from the above series can be cross-checked against this series using (individual subject) numbers.

    These cards are ordered by (individual subject) number but not separated into groups by place.

    Cards for individuals numbered R1 to R486 are in Drawer 22.
    Cards for individuals numbered R48 to R1885 are in Drawer 23.
    Cards for individuals numbered RD1 - RD8 are in Drawer 23.

    This series contains references to the following regions of South Australia: Nullarbor - Great Victoria Desert.

    This series contains references to: Western Australia; Northern Territory.

    This series includes references to named groups as listed above.

    Tindale Tribes: Antakirinja; Arnga; Baada; Bailgu; Djaberadjabera; Djaru; Djaui; Djugun; Gunwinggu; Indjibandi; Iwaidja; Jangkundjara; Jawuru; Jeidji; Jumu; Kadjerong; Kambure; Karadjari; Kariara; Kartudjara; Keiadjara; Kitja; Koara; Kokata; Kokatja; Konejandi; Korindji; Kurama; Larakia; Malngin; Mandjildjara; Mandjindja; Maung; Miriwung; Miwa; Mutpura; Nana; Nangatadjara; Nangatara; Ngadadjara; Ngaluma; Ngalea; Ngalia; Ngardi; Ngarinjin; Ngarla; Niabali; Nimanburu; Njamal; Njangamarda; Njikena; Njulnjul; Ola; Ongkomi; Pandjima; Pintubi; Pitjandjara; Potidjara; Punaba; Talandji; Tunuvivi; Umede; Wadjari; Walmadjari; Walpiri; Wandjira; Wanman; Warwa; Wardaman; Wenamba; Wenambal; Whadjuk; Wilawila; Wirangu; Wirdinja; Wirngir; Wogait; Worora; Wunambal.

    AIATSIS Tribal/Language Groups: Antakarinja; Bardi; Banjima; Djawi; Gamberre; Gooniyandi; Gunwinggu; Gurindji; Iwaidja; Jabirrjabirr; Jaru; Jukun; Kadjerong; Karajarri; Kariyarra; Kija; Kokatha; Kukatja; Kurrama; Kuwarra; Kwini; Larrakia; Luritja; Mandjindja; Mangala; Mardu; Maung; Miriwoong; Miwa; Mudburra; Nana; Ngalea; Ngarinyin; Ngarla; Ngarti; Ngarluma; Ngatatjara; Nimanburu; Nyamal; Nyanganyatjara; Nyangumarda; Nyikina; Nyul Nyul; Palyku; Pintupi; Pitjantjatjara; Punuba; Thalanyji; Tiwi; Umida; Unggumi; Wadyiginy; Wajuk; Walmatjarri; Wardaman; Warlpiri; Warwa; Wawula; Watjarri; Wirangu; Worla; Worora; Wunambul; Yankuntjatjara; Yawuru; Yiiji; Yindjibarndi; Yulparitja.



CreatorBoard for Anthropological Research
ControlAA 346/4/22
Date Range02 December, 1952  -  07 August, 1954
Quantity 176cm,   4   card series; cards 20.5 x 12.7 cm
Series AA346/04