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Are Europeans Today Genetically Different from Their Ancestors?
presented by Johannes Krause, 1980- (Latest Thinking, 2017), 15 mins
Different ethnic groups have shaped the genetic makeup of today’s Europeans. Through migration from various regions of the world, the genetic material of humans who first arrived in Europe forty thousand years ago has seen drastic changes over the last ten thousand years. By analyzing D.N.A extracted from ancien...
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presented by Johannes Krause, 1980- (Latest Thinking, 2017), 15 mins
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Different ethnic groups have shaped the genetic makeup of today’s Europeans. Through migration from various regions of the world, the genetic material of humans who first arrived in Europe forty thousand years ago has seen drastic changes over the last ten thousand years. By analyzing D.N.A extracted from ancient bones, JOHANNES KRAUSE traces back the genetic ancestry of human beings, especially those living in Europe today. He explains in this...
Different ethnic groups have shaped the genetic makeup of today’s Europeans. Through migration from various regions of the world, the genetic material of humans who first arrived in Europe forty thousand years ago has seen drastic changes over the last ten thousand years. By analyzing D.N.A extracted from ancient bones, JOHANNES KRAUSE traces back the genetic ancestry of human beings, especially those living in Europe today. He explains in this video that, using recently developed D.N.A sequencing technologies, the research proves that genetic shifts happened about eight thousand as well as five thousand years ago. These findings correlate with the knowledge of archeologists that cultural changes, such as changes in subsistence strategies, occurred at the same time due to migration. The research presented shows that cultural changes and genetic changes sometimes went hand in hand.
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Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Instructional material
Author / Creator
Johannes Krause, 1980-
Date Published / Released
2017
Publisher
Latest Thinking
Topic / Theme
European ethnic groups, Genetics, Europeans
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2017 Latest Thinking
ORCID
0000-0001-9144-3920
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Barnard College, Anthropology 3 Essay Questions, January 1923
in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 85], Folder 1. Zuñi Notes) (January 1923) , 1 page(s)
Date: ??.1.23. Place: New York, NY. A typewritten page headed "Barnard College" contains six essay questions for a test in the "Anthropology 3" class.
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in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 85], Folder 1. Zuñi Notes) (January 1923) , 1 page(s)
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Date: ??.1.23. Place: New York, NY. A typewritten page headed "Barnard College" contains six essay questions for a test in the "Anthropology 3" class.
Date Written / Recorded
January 1923, 1923
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Government/institutional document
Topic / Theme
Cultural anthropology
Copyright Message
Material sourced from the Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, Vassar College. Copyright © 2016 by Mary Catherine Bateson
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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
Copyright Message
Material sourced from the Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, Vassar College. Copyright © 2016 by Mary Catherine Bateson
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Co-Ed Found Murdered in Apache Land Mystery
in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 79], Folder 3. Mescalero Trip: Clippings re: Henrietta Schmerler, 1931), in Daily Mirror, July 25, 1931, p. NA (1931, originally published 1931), 1 page(s)
This is a one-page newspaper clipping from the Daily Mirror, titled, "Co-Ed Found Murdered in Apache Land Mystery", dated July 25, 1931. The article discusses the discovery of the body of Henrietta Schmerler and the circumstances surrounding her death.
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in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 79], Folder 3. Mescalero Trip: Clippings re: Henrietta Schmerler, 1931), in Daily Mirror, July 25, 1931, p. NA (1931, originally published 1931), 1 page(s)
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This is a one-page newspaper clipping from the Daily Mirror, titled, "Co-Ed Found Murdered in Apache Land Mystery", dated July 25, 1931. The article discusses the discovery of the body of Henrietta Schmerler and the circumstances surrounding her death.
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
News story
Contributor
Ruth Benedict, 1887-1948
Author / Creator
Ruth Benedict, 1887-1948
Date Published / Released
1931-07-25, 1931
Person Discussed
Henrietta Schmerler
Topic / Theme
Criminal investigations, Field work for anthropology, Murder, Apaches
Copyright Message
Material sourced from the Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, Vassar College. Copyright © 2016 by Mary Catherine Bateson
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Co-ed Research Worker's Body Found in Canyon
in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 79], Folder 3. Mescalero Trip: Clippings re: Henrietta Schmerler, 1931), in Arizona Republic, 1931, p. NA (1931, originally published 1931), 1 page(s)
This is a one-page news clipping from the Arizona Republic, c. 1931, titled, "Co-Ed Research Worker's Body Found in Canyon". It describes the investigation into the murder of Henrietta Schmerler and the arrest of several individuals in connection with her disappearance and murder.
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in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 79], Folder 3. Mescalero Trip: Clippings re: Henrietta Schmerler, 1931), in Arizona Republic, 1931, p. NA (1931, originally published 1931), 1 page(s)
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This is a one-page news clipping from the Arizona Republic, c. 1931, titled, "Co-Ed Research Worker's Body Found in Canyon". It describes the investigation into the murder of Henrietta Schmerler and the arrest of several individuals in connection with her disappearance and murder.
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
News story
Contributor
Ruth Benedict, 1887-1948
Author / Creator
Ruth Benedict, 1887-1948
Date Published / Released
1931
Person Discussed
Henrietta Schmerler
Topic / Theme
Field work for anthropology, Murder, Apaches
Copyright Message
Material sourced from the Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, Vassar College. Copyright © 2016 by Mary Catherine Bateson
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Columbia University Courses in Anthropology, Spring Session, with handwritten notes
written by Columbia University, in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 85], Folder 1. Zuñi Notes) (1925) , 4 page(s)
Date: 1925. Official course syllabus from the Columbia University in the City of New York. Courses in anthropology: Morphology of the human races; Race problems; Ethnology of the North American Indians; Outline of human evolution.
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written by Columbia University, in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 85], Folder 1. Zuñi Notes) (1925) , 4 page(s)
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Date: 1925. Official course syllabus from the Columbia University in the City of New York. Courses in anthropology: Morphology of the human races; Race problems; Ethnology of the North American Indians; Outline of human evolution.
Date Written / Recorded
1925
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Government/institutional document
Author / Creator
Columbia University
Topic / Theme
Cultural anthropology, Classes and classrooms
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 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
Copyright Message
Material sourced from the Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, Vassar College. Copyright © 2016 by Mary Catherine Bateson
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Copy of Partial Letter from Franz Boas to C.P. Daly, August 12, 1886
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) (12 August 1886) , 1 page(s)
Typewritten copy of partial letter from Franz Boas to C.P. Daly asks the American Geographical Society to support Boas' planned anthropological expedition to Vancouver Island and the adjoining United States. Mentions that he has also contacted the Canadian Geological Survey and the Royal Society of Canada, and exp...
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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) (12 August 1886) , 1 page(s)
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Typewritten copy of partial letter from Franz Boas to C.P. Daly asks the American Geographical Society to support Boas' planned anthropological expedition to Vancouver Island and the adjoining United States. Mentions that he has also contacted the Canadian Geological Survey and the Royal Society of Canada, and expects to get free passage on the Canadian Pacific Railway. Dated August 12, 1886. Marked Daly Collection [Safe].
Date Written / Recorded
12 August 1886, 1886
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Letter
Author / Creator
Franz Boas, 1858-1942
Topic / Theme
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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Creation and History of the Whites During the Mythological Period
in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 91], Folder 16. Southwest Notes) (1924) , 3 page(s)
Three duplicates of a single page of notes, with the same minor hand-editing added to each, discuss how the existence of Europeans is incorporated into Hopi creation myths. The first is noted as being a 'marplot incident' - one who frustrates or ruins a plan by meddling. It describes the creating of Spaniards, the...
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in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 91], Folder 16. Southwest Notes) (1924) , 3 page(s)
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Three duplicates of a single page of notes, with the same minor hand-editing added to each, discuss how the existence of Europeans is incorporated into Hopi creation myths. The first is noted as being a 'marplot incident' - one who frustrates or ruins a plan by meddling. It describes the creating of Spaniards, their language and burros by Spider Woman, in the same way as she had heard the Hopi were created by Hard-Being-Woman-of-the-East. The sec...
Three duplicates of a single page of notes, with the same minor hand-editing added to each, discuss how the existence of Europeans is incorporated into Hopi creation myths. The first is noted as being a 'marplot incident' - one who frustrates or ruins a plan by meddling. It describes the creating of Spaniards, their language and burros by Spider Woman, in the same way as she had heard the Hopi were created by Hard-Being-Woman-of-the-East. The second describe a visit by Spaniards to Hard-Being-Woman, who destroys their guns and obtains a promise of goodwill toward the Hopi. A shorthand note refers to 'Traditions of the Hopi' by H.R. Voth, 1905, and sets their origin as the Oraibi Pueblo.
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Date Written / Recorded
1924
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Research notes
Contributor
Ruth Benedict, 1887-1948
Author / Creator
Ruth Benedict, 1887-1948
Topic / Theme
Racial groupings, Creationism, Spanish, Hopi
Copyright Message
Material sourced from the Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, Vassar College. Copyright © 2016 by Mary Catherine Bateson
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Ethnology Group, Laboratory of Anthropology, Santa Fe
written by Museum of Indian Arts & Culture. Laboratory of Anthropology, in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 79], Folder 7. Mescalero Trip: Correspondence: Jesse Nusbaum, 1931) (1931) , 1 page(s)
This is a one page typewritten list titled "Ethnology Group - Laboratory of Anthropology, Santa Fe". It is a list of names and titles of various works about subjects such as Navajo Silversmiths, Jicarilla Myths, Ethnological Dictionary, Medicine of the Apache, and The Zuni Indians. There are handwritten notations...
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written by Museum of Indian Arts & Culture. Laboratory of Anthropology, in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 79], Folder 7. Mescalero Trip: Correspondence: Jesse Nusbaum, 1931) (1931) , 1 page(s)
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This is a one page typewritten list titled "Ethnology Group - Laboratory of Anthropology, Santa Fe". It is a list of names and titles of various works about subjects such as Navajo Silversmiths, Jicarilla Myths, Ethnological Dictionary, Medicine of the Apache, and The Zuni Indians. There are handwritten notations and markings throughout.
Date Written / Recorded
1931
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Government/institutional document
Author / Creator
Museum of Indian Arts & Culture. Laboratory of Anthropology
Topic / Theme
Books, Cultural anthropology
Copyright Message
Material sourced from the Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, Vassar College. Copyright © 2016 by Mary Catherine Bateson
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