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Chicago Seminar
written by D'Arcy McNickle, 1904-1977, in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 94], Folder 4. U.S. Dept. of the Interior, Office of Indian Affairs -- Chicago Seminar) (1943) , 3 page(s)
Three-page typewritten report, headed "United States Department of the Interior--Office of Indian Affairs" and titled "Chicago Seminar," circa 1943, by D'Arcy McNickle. The report is an overview of the Seminar on Indian Education conducted by the Committee on Human Development at the University of Chicago, March 3...
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written by D'Arcy McNickle, 1904-1977, in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 94], Folder 4. U.S. Dept. of the Interior, Office of Indian Affairs -- Chicago Seminar) (1943) , 3 page(s)
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Three-page typewritten report, headed "United States Department of the Interior--Office of Indian Affairs" and titled "Chicago Seminar," circa 1943, by D'Arcy McNickle. The report is an overview of the Seminar on Indian Education conducted by the Committee on Human Development at the University of Chicago, March 3-13 [1943]. McNickle lauds the field workers for their dedication despite constraints of time, language, and war-time shortages. He des...
Three-page typewritten report, headed "United States Department of the Interior--Office of Indian Affairs" and titled "Chicago Seminar," circa 1943, by D'Arcy McNickle. The report is an overview of the Seminar on Indian Education conducted by the Committee on Human Development at the University of Chicago, March 3-13 [1943]. McNickle lauds the field workers for their dedication despite constraints of time, language, and war-time shortages. He describes the examination of the data, from the tests individually and in their relationships as a whole. The end of the seminar discussed a tentative administrative application of the findings. Publications of the findings and recommendations as well as a book for the general public will be forthcoming.
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Date Written / Recorded
1943
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Government/institutional document
Author / Creator
D'Arcy McNickle, 1904-1977
Topic / Theme
Reporting anthropological data, Education, American Indians
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Material sourced from the Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, Vassar College. Copyright © 2016 by Mary Catherine Bateson
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The Laboratory of Anthropology at Santa Fe Scholarship Application - Regina Flannery
written by Regina Flannery Herzfeld, 1904-2004, in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 79], Folder 2. Mescalero Trip: Applications) (06 March 1931) , 2 page(s)
Typewritten document dated March 6, 1931. Application of Regina Flannery for Scholarships for Training in Anthropological Field-Method from The Laboratory of Anthropology at Santa Fe. Includes subjects of study, previous field experience and future professional plans.
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written by Regina Flannery Herzfeld, 1904-2004, in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 79], Folder 2. Mescalero Trip: Applications) (06 March 1931) , 2 page(s)
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Typewritten document dated March 6, 1931. Application of Regina Flannery for Scholarships for Training in Anthropological Field-Method from The Laboratory of Anthropology at Santa Fe. Includes subjects of study, previous field experience and future professional plans.
Date Written / Recorded
06 March 1931, 1931
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Government/institutional document
Author / Creator
Regina Flannery Herzfeld, 1904-2004
Topic / Theme
Field work for anthropology, Scholarships
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Material sourced from the Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, Vassar College. Copyright © 2016 by Mary Catherine Bateson
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Letter from Fred Eggan to Ruth Benedict, January 3, 1943
in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 114]: Franz Boas, 1858-1947, Folder 10. Correspondence: Re: Boas, 1943-1946, 1958) (03 January 1943) , 1 page(s)
Letter from Fred Eggan to Ruth Benedict regarding Benedict being voted onto the Executive Committee and setting up a 'Franz Boas Committee' to provide a suitable memorial in honor of Franz Boas.
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in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 114]: Franz Boas, 1858-1947, Folder 10. Correspondence: Re: Boas, 1943-1946, 1958) (03 January 1943) , 1 page(s)
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Letter from Fred Eggan to Ruth Benedict regarding Benedict being voted onto the Executive Committee and setting up a 'Franz Boas Committee' to provide a suitable memorial in honor of Franz Boas.
Date Written / Recorded
03 January 1943, 1943
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Letter
Copyright Message
Material sourced from the Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, Vassar College. Copyright © 2016 by Mary Catherine Bateson
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Letter from Fred H. Daiker to Ruth Benedict, October 6, 1939
written by Fred H. Daiker, fl. 1939, in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 86], Folder 14. Blackfoot Field Trip, 1939) (06 October 1939) , 1 page(s)
Date: 6.10.1939. Typewritten letter, on United States Department of the Interior - Office of Indian Affairs, to Ruth Benedict from Commissioner Fred Daiker in regards to the accidental death of James Little Plume while in a vehicle with a member of her anthropological fieldwork team.
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written by Fred H. Daiker, fl. 1939, in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 86], Folder 14. Blackfoot Field Trip, 1939) (06 October 1939) , 1 page(s)
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Date: 6.10.1939. Typewritten letter, on United States Department of the Interior - Office of Indian Affairs, to Ruth Benedict from Commissioner Fred Daiker in regards to the accidental death of James Little Plume while in a vehicle with a member of her anthropological fieldwork team.
Date Written / Recorded
06 October 1939, 1939
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Letter
Recipient Organization
Columbia University
Author / Creator
Fred H. Daiker, fl. 1939
Topic / Theme
Accidental deaths, Traffic accidents, Blackfoot
Copyright Message
Material sourced from the Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, Vassar College. Copyright © 2016 by Mary Catherine Bateson
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Letter from John Collier to Ruth Benedict, June 1, 1939
written by John Collier, 1884-1968, in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 86], Folder 13. Blackfoot Field Trip, 1939) (01 June 1939) , 1 page(s)
Date: 1.6.1939. Typewritten letter, on United States Department of the Interior letterhead, to Dr. Ruth Benedict from Commissioner John Collier granting formal permission for her to work upon the Reservation.
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written by John Collier, 1884-1968, in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 86], Folder 13. Blackfoot Field Trip, 1939) (01 June 1939) , 1 page(s)
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Date: 1.6.1939. Typewritten letter, on United States Department of the Interior letterhead, to Dr. Ruth Benedict from Commissioner John Collier granting formal permission for her to work upon the Reservation.
Date Written / Recorded
01 June 1939, 1939
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Letter
Recipient Organization
Columbia University
Author / Creator
John Collier, 1884-1968
Topic / Theme
Indian reservations, Field work for anthropology
Copyright Message
Material sourced from the Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, Vassar College. Copyright © 2016 by Mary Catherine Bateson
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Letter from Regina Flannery to Ruth Benedict, February 6, 1932
written by Regina Flannery Herzfeld, 1904-2004, in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 79], Folder 4. Mescalero Trip: Correspondence: Regina Flannery, 1932) (06 February 1932) , 1 page(s)
This is a 1-page typewritten letter from Regina Flannery in Washington, D.C. to Ruth Benedict, dated February 6, 1932. The letter discusses comparing her distributions of Apache folk-lore with stories collected by Thompson and gratitude at receiving funds for secretarial assistance.
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written by Regina Flannery Herzfeld, 1904-2004, in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 79], Folder 4. Mescalero Trip: Correspondence: Regina Flannery, 1932) (06 February 1932) , 1 page(s)
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This is a 1-page typewritten letter from Regina Flannery in Washington, D.C. to Ruth Benedict, dated February 6, 1932. The letter discusses comparing her distributions of Apache folk-lore with stories collected by Thompson and gratitude at receiving funds for secretarial assistance.
Date Written / Recorded
06 February 1932, 1932
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Letter
Author / Creator
Regina Flannery Herzfeld, 1904-2004
Topic / Theme
Reporting anthropological data, Folklore, Apaches, Mescalero
Copyright Message
Material sourced from the Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, Vassar College. Copyright © 2016 by Mary Catherine Bateson
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Letter from Regina Flannery to Ruth Benedict, January 6, 1932
written by Regina Flannery Herzfeld, 1904-2004, in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 79], Folder 4. Mescalero Trip: Correspondence: Regina Flannery, 1932) (06 January 1932) , 3 page(s)
This is a handwritten letter, from Regina Flannery to Ruth Benedict, discussing some research materials that Benedict had agreed to send Flannery.
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written by Regina Flannery Herzfeld, 1904-2004, in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 79], Folder 4. Mescalero Trip: Correspondence: Regina Flannery, 1932) (06 January 1932) , 3 page(s)
Description
This is a handwritten letter, from Regina Flannery to Ruth Benedict, discussing some research materials that Benedict had agreed to send Flannery.
Date Written / Recorded
06 January 1932, 1932
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Letter
Author / Creator
Regina Flannery Herzfeld, 1904-2004
Topic / Theme
Folklore, Mescalero
Copyright Message
Material sourced from the Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, Vassar College. Copyright © 2016 by Mary Catherine Bateson
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Letter from Regina Flannery to Ruth Benedict, June 24, 1932
written by Regina Flannery Herzfeld, 1904-2004, in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 79], Folder 4. Mescalero Trip: Correspondence: Regina Flannery, 1932) (24 June 1932) , 2 page(s)
This is a two-page handwritten letter from Regina Flannery to Ruth Benedict. In it, she discusses a chart of themes pertaining to the folklore of the Southwest and Pueblo peoples.
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written by Regina Flannery Herzfeld, 1904-2004, in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 79], Folder 4. Mescalero Trip: Correspondence: Regina Flannery, 1932) (24 June 1932) , 2 page(s)
Description
This is a two-page handwritten letter from Regina Flannery to Ruth Benedict. In it, she discusses a chart of themes pertaining to the folklore of the Southwest and Pueblo peoples.
Date Written / Recorded
24 June 1932, 1932
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Letter
Author / Creator
Regina Flannery Herzfeld, 1904-2004
Topic / Theme
Folklore, Mescalero
Copyright Message
Material sourced from the Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, Vassar College. Copyright © 2016 by Mary Catherine Bateson
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Letter from Regina Flannery to Ruth Benedict, March 28, 1932
written by Regina Flannery Herzfeld, 1904-2004, in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 79], Folder 4. Mescalero Trip: Correspondence: Regina Flannery, 1932) (28 March 1932) , 3 page(s)
This is a handwritten letter, from Regina Flannery to Ruth Benedict, discussing a conference program.
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written by Regina Flannery Herzfeld, 1904-2004, in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 79], Folder 4. Mescalero Trip: Correspondence: Regina Flannery, 1932) (28 March 1932) , 3 page(s)
Description
This is a handwritten letter, from Regina Flannery to Ruth Benedict, discussing a conference program.
Date Written / Recorded
28 March 1932, 1932
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Letter
Author / Creator
Regina Flannery Herzfeld, 1904-2004
Topic / Theme
Association and organization conferences, Mescalero
Copyright Message
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Letter from Regina Flannery to Ruth Benedict, May 10, 1932
written by Regina Flannery Herzfeld, 1904-2004, in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 79], Folder 4. Mescalero Trip: Correspondence: Regina Flannery, 1932) (10 May 1932) , 1 page(s)
This is a 1-page typewritten letter from Regina Flannery in Washington, D.C. to Ruth Benedict, dated May 10, 1932. The letter discusses her paper on the position of women, the completion of her stories and work on completing a table based on Thompson's analysis of themes, and her dissertation on cultural stratific...
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written by Regina Flannery Herzfeld, 1904-2004, in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 79], Folder 4. Mescalero Trip: Correspondence: Regina Flannery, 1932) (10 May 1932) , 1 page(s)
Description
This is a 1-page typewritten letter from Regina Flannery in Washington, D.C. to Ruth Benedict, dated May 10, 1932. The letter discusses her paper on the position of women, the completion of her stories and work on completing a table based on Thompson's analysis of themes, and her dissertation on cultural stratification in eastern North America.
Date Written / Recorded
10 May 1932, 1932
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Letter
Author / Creator
Regina Flannery Herzfeld, 1904-2004
Topic / Theme
Reporting anthropological data, Manuscript preparation, American Indians
Copyright Message
Material sourced from the Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, Vassar College. Copyright © 2016 by Mary Catherine Bateson
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