Samoana, legend of legends: An oral history of the Samoana Rugby League team 1964-1967

Date
2014-2015
By
Taouma, Aaron Talavou, active 1980s-2022
Reference
OHColl-1302
Description

An oral history project documenting the story of the Samoana rugby league team of Dunedin. Comprises four interviews conducted by Aaron Talavou Taouma, with assistance of Elena Losa Lome, with former players and family members of players.

Interviewees are: Papali'i Dr Pita Ulitau Taouma, Janice Margaret Taouma, Su'a Falaniko Su'a, and Elena Lose Lome.

Abstracts of the interviews were completed by Jason Brown and Elena Lome.

Project received Award in Oral History funding from Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage in 2015.

The Samoana rugby league team formed in Dunedin 1963-1964. The team won the Otago Premiership in 1964 and 1966 before being disbanded in 1967. Both Aaron Talavou Taouma and Elena Losa Lome are children of former Samoana team members.

Quantity: 4 Interview(s). 4 printed abstract(s). 4 digital sound recording(s). 2 Electronic document(s) digital abstracts.

Search dates: 2014 - 2015

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Format
4 Interview(s), 4 printed abstract(s), 4 digital sound recording(s), 2 Electronic document(s) digital abstracts, Oral histories
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