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LSO [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2020-10-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Nonverbal Communication (Psychology)
- Technical Aids for Persons with Disabilities
- Indigenous Peoples
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Oneida sign language
1, record 1, English, Oneida%20sign%20language
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- OSL 1, record 1, English, OSL
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Oneida sign language is not simple Oneida translated into American sign language. OSL leans more naturally toward the Plains Indian method or American Indian hand talk as it is also known. 2, record 1, English, - Oneida%20sign%20language
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Communication non verbale (Psychologie)
- Aides techniques pour personnes handicapées
- Peuples Autochtones
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- langue des signes oneida
1, record 1, French, langue%20des%20signes%20oneida
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- LSO 1, record 1, French, LSO
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2018-04-12
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Place Names (outside Canada)
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Lesotho
1, record 2, English, Lesotho
correct, Africa
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Kingdom of Lesotho 2, record 2, English, Kingdom%20of%20Lesotho
correct, Africa
- Basutoland 3, record 2, English, Basutoland
former designation, correct, Africa
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A mountainous landlocked country in southern Africa surrounded by the Republic of South Africa. 4, record 2, English, - Lesotho
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Capital: Maseru. 5, record 2, English, - Lesotho
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Inhabitant: of Lesotho. 5, record 2, English, - Lesotho
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Lesotho: common name of the country. 6, record 2, English, - Lesotho
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 5 OBS
LS; LSO: codes recognized by ISO. 6, record 2, English, - Lesotho
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Toponymes (hors Canada)
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Lesotho
1, record 2, French, Lesotho
correct, masculine noun, Africa
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- Royaume du Lesotho 2, record 2, French, Royaume%20du%20Lesotho
correct, masculine noun, Africa
- Basutoland 3, record 2, French, Basutoland
former designation, correct, masculine noun, Africa
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
État d'Afrique australe. 3, record 2, French, - Lesotho
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Capitale : Maseru. 4, record 2, French, - Lesotho
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Habitant : Lesothan, Lesothane. 4, record 2, French, - Lesotho
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Lesotho : nom usuel du pays. 5, record 2, French, - Lesotho
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 5 OBS
LS; LSO : codes reconnus par l'ISO. 5, record 2, French, - Lesotho
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
aller au Lesotho, visiter le Lesotho 5, record 2, French, - Lesotho
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Topónimos (fuera de Canadá)
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- Lesoto
1, record 2, Spanish, Lesoto
correct, see observation, Africa
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- Reino de Lesoto 1, record 2, Spanish, Reino%20de%20Lesoto
correct, see observation, masculine noun, Africa
- Lesotho 2, record 2, Spanish, Lesotho
correct, see observation, Africa
- Reino de Lesotho 3, record 2, Spanish, Reino%20de%20Lesotho
correct, see observation, masculine noun, Africa
- Basutolandia 4, record 2, Spanish, Basutolandia
former designation, correct, Africa
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Estado de África austral. 4, record 2, Spanish, - Lesoto
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Capital: Maseru. 1, record 2, Spanish, - Lesoto
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Habitante: lesotense. 1, record 2, Spanish, - Lesoto
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Lesoto; Lesotho: nombres usuales del país. 5, record 2, Spanish, - Lesoto
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 5 OBS
LS; LSO: códigos reconocidos por la ISO. 5, record 2, Spanish, - Lesoto
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 6 OBS
Lesoto; Reino de Lesoto: nombres en español recomendados por la Real Academia Española y la Unión Europea. 5, record 2, Spanish, - Lesoto
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 7 OBS
Lesotho; Reino de Lesotho: nombres reconocidos por las Naciones Unidas. 5, record 2, Spanish, - Lesoto
Record 3 - internal organization data 2018-01-26
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Classical Music
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Lethbridge Symphony Orchestra
1, record 3, English, Lethbridge%20Symphony%20Orchestra
correct, Alberta
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- LSO 2, record 3, English, LSO
correct, Alberta
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
... Lethbridge Symphony Orchestra [is] a true community orchestra that combines the talents of many of [the] area's finest musicians. Founded in 1960, and incorporated as a charitable non-profit in 1961, [its] first half-century of music was created by local artists who played on a volunteer basis. ... A resident music director was hired in 1978, and [its] resident professional quartet was founded in 1982. 3, record 3, English, - Lethbridge%20Symphony%20Orchestra
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Musique classique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Lethbridge Symphony Orchestra
1, record 3, French, Lethbridge%20Symphony%20Orchestra
correct, Alberta
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- LSO 2, record 3, French, LSO
correct, Alberta
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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