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Copy of Letter from Franz Boas to Solomon Asch, November 13, 1939
written by Franz Boas, 1858-1942, in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 114]: Franz Boas, 1858-1947, Folder 6. Correspondence: Boas to Others, 1886,1933, 1939, 1942) (13 November 1939) , 1 page(s)
Copy of typewritten letter from Franz Boas to Solomon Asch, Brooklyn College, expresses Boas' approval of proposed anthropology courses for Brooklyn College. Boas says a closer relationship between anthropology and psychology is essential and that a 'course on race differences is almost indispensable at the presen...
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written by Franz Boas, 1858-1942, in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 114]: Franz Boas, 1858-1947, Folder 6. Correspondence: Boas to Others, 1886,1933, 1939, 1942) (13 November 1939) , 1 page(s)
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Copy of typewritten letter from Franz Boas to Solomon Asch, Brooklyn College, expresses Boas' approval of proposed anthropology courses for Brooklyn College. Boas says a closer relationship between anthropology and psychology is essential and that a 'course on race differences is almost indispensable at the present time.' Original written on letterhead of the Department of Anthropology, Columbia University. Dated November 13, 1939.
Date Written / Recorded
13 November 1939, 1939
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Letter
Author / Creator
Franz Boas, 1858-1942
Topic / Theme
School curriculums, Psychology, Cultural anthropology
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Copy of Letter from Franz Boas to Walter A. Jessup, February 5, 1942
written by Franz Boas, 1858-1942, in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 114]: Franz Boas, 1858-1947, Folder 6. Correspondence: Boas to Others, 1886,1933, 1939, 1942) (05 February 1942) , 1 page(s)
Copy of typewritten letter from Franz Boas to Walter A. Jessup, Carnegie Corporation, asks for the corporation's continued support of Boas' research. In particular, Boas requests funding to expand his research on growth and development variabilities, which he says proves that the 'assumption of uniform racial char...
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written by Franz Boas, 1858-1942, in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 114]: Franz Boas, 1858-1947, Folder 6. Correspondence: Boas to Others, 1886,1933, 1939, 1942) (05 February 1942) , 1 page(s)
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Copy of typewritten letter from Franz Boas to Walter A. Jessup, Carnegie Corporation, asks for the corporation's continued support of Boas' research. In particular, Boas requests funding to expand his research on growth and development variabilities, which he says proves that the 'assumption of uniform racial characteristics' -- the basis of Nazism -- 'is without any foundation.' Dated February 5, 1942.
Date Written / Recorded
05 February 1942, 1942
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Letter
Author / Creator
Franz Boas, 1858-1942
Topic / Theme
Intellectual development, Physical growth, Nazism
Copyright Message
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Copy of Letter from Ruth Benedict to Dr. A.M. Tozzer, October 30, 1936
written by Ruth Benedict, 1887-1948, in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 114]: Franz Boas, 1858-1947, Folder 8. Correspondence: Re: Boas, 1935-1936) (30 October 1936) , 1 page(s)
Copy of typewritten letter from Ruth Benedict to A.M. Tozzer reports that the Boas fund has raised more than $7,000 for Boas' continued research in growth and physical anthropology. Also mentions that the presentation will be made to Boas at Elsie Parsons' in the next week. Dated October 30, 1936.
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written by Ruth Benedict, 1887-1948, in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 114]: Franz Boas, 1858-1947, Folder 8. Correspondence: Re: Boas, 1935-1936) (30 October 1936) , 1 page(s)
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Copy of typewritten letter from Ruth Benedict to A.M. Tozzer reports that the Boas fund has raised more than $7,000 for Boas' continued research in growth and physical anthropology. Also mentions that the presentation will be made to Boas at Elsie Parsons' in the next week. Dated October 30, 1936.
Date Written / Recorded
30 October 1936, 1936
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Letter
Author / Creator
Ruth Benedict, 1887-1948
Person Discussed
Elsie Clews Parsons, 1875-1941, Franz Boas, 1858-1942
Copyright Message
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Copy of Letter from Ruth Benedict to Dr. Harry Bakwin, October 21, 1936
written by Ruth Benedict, 1887-1948, in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 114]: Franz Boas, 1858-1947, Folder 8. Correspondence: Re: Boas, 1935-1936) (21 October 1936) , 1 page(s)
Copy of typewritten letter from Ruth Benedict to Dr. Harry Bakwin discusses the Boas Gift Fund to support Franz Boas' research in his retirement. Mentions that the fund will be administered by Columbia University. Also mentions President [Livingston] Farrand. Dated October 21, 1936.
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written by Ruth Benedict, 1887-1948, in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 114]: Franz Boas, 1858-1947, Folder 8. Correspondence: Re: Boas, 1935-1936) (21 October 1936) , 1 page(s)
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Copy of typewritten letter from Ruth Benedict to Dr. Harry Bakwin discusses the Boas Gift Fund to support Franz Boas' research in his retirement. Mentions that the fund will be administered by Columbia University. Also mentions President [Livingston] Farrand. Dated October 21, 1936.
Date Written / Recorded
21 October 1936, 1936
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Letter
Author / Creator
Ruth Benedict, 1887-1948
Person Discussed
Livingston Farrand, 1867-1939, Franz Boas, 1858-1942
Copyright Message
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Copy of Letter from Ruth Benedict to Dr. Harry Bakwin, October 30, 1936
written by Ruth Benedict, 1887-1948, in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 114]: Franz Boas, 1858-1947, Folder 8. Correspondence: Re: Boas, 1935-1936) (30 October 1936) , 1 page(s)
Copy of typewritten letter from Ruth Benedict to Dr. Harry Bakwin thanks Bakwin for his contribution to the Boas Gift Fund and reports that $5,000 has been collected. Dated October 30, 1936.
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written by Ruth Benedict, 1887-1948, in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 114]: Franz Boas, 1858-1947, Folder 8. Correspondence: Re: Boas, 1935-1936) (30 October 1936) , 1 page(s)
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Copy of typewritten letter from Ruth Benedict to Dr. Harry Bakwin thanks Bakwin for his contribution to the Boas Gift Fund and reports that $5,000 has been collected. Dated October 30, 1936.
Date Written / Recorded
30 October 1936, 1936
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Letter
Author / Creator
Ruth Benedict, 1887-1948
Person Discussed
Franz Boas, 1858-1942
Copyright Message
Material sourced from the Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, Vassar College. Copyright © 2016 by Mary Catherine Bateson
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Copy of Letter from Ruth Benedict to Dr. Milo Hellman, October 30, 1936
written by Ruth Benedict, 1887-1948, in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 114]: Franz Boas, 1858-1947, Folder 8. Correspondence: Re: Boas, 1935-1936) (30 October 1936) , 1 page(s)
Copy of typewritten letter from Ruth Benedict to Dr. Milo Hellman thanks Hellman for his contribution to the Boas Gift Fund and reports that more than $5,000 has been collected. Mentions a matching grant from Rockefeller gifts to Columbia University. Dated October 30, 1936.
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written by Ruth Benedict, 1887-1948, in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 114]: Franz Boas, 1858-1947, Folder 8. Correspondence: Re: Boas, 1935-1936) (30 October 1936) , 1 page(s)
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Copy of typewritten letter from Ruth Benedict to Dr. Milo Hellman thanks Hellman for his contribution to the Boas Gift Fund and reports that more than $5,000 has been collected. Mentions a matching grant from Rockefeller gifts to Columbia University. Dated October 30, 1936.
Date Written / Recorded
30 October 1936, 1936
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Letter
Author / Creator
Ruth Benedict, 1887-1948
Person Discussed
Franz Boas, 1858-1942
Copyright Message
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Copy of Letter from Ruth Benedict to Dr. Milo Helman [Hellman], October 21, 1936
written by Ruth Benedict, 1887-1948, in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 114]: Franz Boas, 1858-1947, Folder 8. Correspondence: Re: Boas, 1935-1936) (21 October 1936) , 1 page(s)
Copy of typewritten letter from Ruth Benedict to Dr. Milo Helman [Hellman] expresses shock at the news of the death of Hellman's wife and discusses the Boas Gift Fund. Mentions that the fund will be administered by Columbia University. Dated October 21, 1936.
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written by Ruth Benedict, 1887-1948, in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 114]: Franz Boas, 1858-1947, Folder 8. Correspondence: Re: Boas, 1935-1936) (21 October 1936) , 1 page(s)
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Copy of typewritten letter from Ruth Benedict to Dr. Milo Helman [Hellman] expresses shock at the news of the death of Hellman's wife and discusses the Boas Gift Fund. Mentions that the fund will be administered by Columbia University. Dated October 21, 1936.
Date Written / Recorded
21 October 1936, 1936
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Letter
Author / Creator
Ruth Benedict, 1887-1948
Person Discussed
Franz Boas, 1858-1942
Copyright Message
Material sourced from the Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, Vassar College. Copyright © 2016 by Mary Catherine Bateson
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Copy of Letter from Ruth Benedict to Dr. Waldo G. Leland, October 23, 1946
written by Ruth Benedict, 1887-1948, 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) (23 October 1946) , 1 page(s)
Copy of typewritten letter from Ruth Benedict to Dr. Waldo G. Leland, American Council of Learned Societies, discusses a [Franz] Boas manuscript that translates Chehalis folktales. Dated October 23, 1946.
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written by Ruth Benedict, 1887-1948, 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) (23 October 1946) , 1 page(s)
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Copy of typewritten letter from Ruth Benedict to Dr. Waldo G. Leland, American Council of Learned Societies, discusses a [Franz] Boas manuscript that translates Chehalis folktales. Dated October 23, 1946.
Date Written / Recorded
23 October 1946, 1946
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Letter
Author / Creator
Ruth Benedict, 1887-1948
Person Discussed
Franz Boas, 1858-1942
Copyright Message
Material sourced from the Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, Vassar College. Copyright © 2016 by Mary Catherine Bateson
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Copy of Letter from Ruth Benedict to E. Adamson Hoebel, February 10, 1943
written by Ruth Benedict, 1887-1948, 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) (10 February 1943) , 1 page(s)
Copy of typewritten letter from Ruth Benedict to E. Adamson Hoebel encloses a list of Franz Boas' finished linguistic manuscripts (not attached) and says the Kwakiutl manuscript is Boas' finest linguistic work. Discusses publication details. including cost (estimated at $10,000), and mentions the Learned Societies...
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written by Ruth Benedict, 1887-1948, 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) (10 February 1943) , 1 page(s)
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Copy of typewritten letter from Ruth Benedict to E. Adamson Hoebel encloses a list of Franz Boas' finished linguistic manuscripts (not attached) and says the Kwakiutl manuscript is Boas' finest linguistic work. Discusses publication details. including cost (estimated at $10,000), and mentions the Learned Societies, Carnegie Institution, Ethnological Society, and Gallatin Fund. Also mentions Harry Shapiro.
Date Written / Recorded
10 February 1943, 1943
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Letter
Author / Creator
Ruth Benedict, 1887-1948
Person Discussed
Franz Boas, 1858-1942
Topic / Theme
Kwakiutl
Copyright Message
Material sourced from the Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, Vassar College. Copyright © 2016 by Mary Catherine Bateson
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Copy of Letter from Ruth Benedict to O. Watson Flavelle, January 27, 1943
written by Ruth Benedict, 1887-1948, 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) (27 January 1943) , 1 page(s)
Copy of typewritten letter from Ruth Benedict to O. Watson Flavelle expresses Benedict's appreciation that the 'New Jersey Teacher' will run an article on Franz Boas. Benedict encloses a copy of the obituary that appeared in 'Science.' and mentions that Boas lived in Grantwood from 1907 to 1942. Dated January 27,...
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written by Ruth Benedict, 1887-1948, 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) (27 January 1943) , 1 page(s)
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Copy of typewritten letter from Ruth Benedict to O. Watson Flavelle expresses Benedict's appreciation that the 'New Jersey Teacher' will run an article on Franz Boas. Benedict encloses a copy of the obituary that appeared in 'Science.' and mentions that Boas lived in Grantwood from 1907 to 1942. Dated January 27, 1943.
Date Written / Recorded
27 January 1943, 1943
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Letter
Author / Creator
Ruth Benedict, 1887-1948
Person Discussed
Franz Boas, 1858-1942
Copyright Message
Material sourced from the Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, Vassar College. Copyright © 2016 by Mary Catherine Bateson
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