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Handwritten field notes: aid obtained in visions
in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 87], Folder 1. Religion of the North American, Notes) , 2 page(s)
In this undated, two-page, hand-written field note on religion of the North American Indians, the writer notes that any man setting on an important undertaking should seek aid obtained in a vision. Unnamed informants recount two such visions, one in which owls offer advice for prosperity, and one in which a sick d...
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in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 87], Folder 1. Religion of the North American, Notes) , 2 page(s)
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In this undated, two-page, hand-written field note on religion of the North American Indians, the writer notes that any man setting on an important undertaking should seek aid obtained in a vision. Unnamed informants recount two such visions, one in which owls offer advice for prosperity, and one in which a sick dog is rescued, turns into a man and offers advice for healing.
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Field notes
Contributor
Ruth Benedict, 1887-1948
Author / Creator
Ruth Benedict, 1887-1948
Topic / Theme
Visions, Religious beliefs, American Indians
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Handwritten field notes: dreams and visions
in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 87], Folder 1. Religion of the North American, Notes) , 2 page(s)
This undated, two-page, hand-written field note on religion of the North American Indians contains information on dreams and visions, archetypes, war and peace.
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in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 87], Folder 1. Religion of the North American, Notes) , 2 page(s)
Description
This undated, two-page, hand-written field note on religion of the North American Indians contains information on dreams and visions, archetypes, war and peace.
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Field notes
Contributor
Ruth Benedict, 1887-1948
Author / Creator
Ruth Benedict, 1887-1948
Topic / Theme
Visions, Religious beliefs, American Indians
Copyright Message
Material sourced from the Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, Vassar College. Copyright © 2016 by Mary Catherine Bateson
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Handwritten field notes: encounter with skunk
in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 87], Folder 1. Religion of the North American, Notes) , 2 page(s)
In this undated, two-page, hand-written field note on religion of the North American Indians, an unnamed informant tells of encountering a skunk, being sprayed by the animal, killing a skunk and gaining the power to find lost things. The informant also tells of encountering a woman near the water and finding fish.
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in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 87], Folder 1. Religion of the North American, Notes) , 2 page(s)
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In this undated, two-page, hand-written field note on religion of the North American Indians, an unnamed informant tells of encountering a skunk, being sprayed by the animal, killing a skunk and gaining the power to find lost things. The informant also tells of encountering a woman near the water and finding fish.
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Field notes
Contributor
Ruth Benedict, 1887-1948
Author / Creator
Ruth Benedict, 1887-1948
Topic / Theme
Religious beliefs, American Indians
Copyright Message
Material sourced from the Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, Vassar College. Copyright © 2016 by Mary Catherine Bateson
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Handwritten field notes: Religion
in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 87], Folder 1. Religion of the North American, Notes) , 2 page(s)
This undated, two-page, hand-written field note on religion of the North American Indians contains information on when a chief is unseated or deposed, political legacy.
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in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 87], Folder 1. Religion of the North American, Notes) , 2 page(s)
Description
This undated, two-page, hand-written field note on religion of the North American Indians contains information on when a chief is unseated or deposed, political legacy.
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Field notes
Contributor
Ruth Benedict, 1887-1948
Author / Creator
Ruth Benedict, 1887-1948
Topic / Theme
Religious beliefs, American Indians
Copyright Message
Material sourced from the Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, Vassar College. Copyright © 2016 by Mary Catherine Bateson
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Handwritten field notes: shaman training experience
in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 87], Folder 1. Religion of the North American, Notes) , 1 page(s)
Partial handwritten field notes on unlined paper contains information about shaman training experience.
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in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 87], Folder 1. Religion of the North American, Notes) , 1 page(s)
Description
Partial handwritten field notes on unlined paper contains information about shaman training experience.
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Field notes
Contributor
Ruth Benedict, 1887-1948
Author / Creator
Ruth Benedict, 1887-1948
Topic / Theme
Shamanism, Religious beliefs, American Indians
Copyright Message
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Handwritten Notes on Hopi Religion
in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 91], Folder 1. Southwest Notes) (1930) , 1 page(s)
Handwritten notes on unlined paper on religion in the Hopi culture.
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in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 91], Folder 1. Southwest Notes) (1930) , 1 page(s)
Description
Handwritten notes on unlined paper on religion in the Hopi culture.
Date Written / Recorded
1930
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Field notes
Contributor
Ruth Benedict, 1887-1948
Author / Creator
Ruth Benedict, 1887-1948
Topic / Theme
Religious beliefs, Hopi
Copyright Message
Material sourced from the Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, Vassar College. Copyright © 2016 by Mary Catherine Bateson
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Handwritten Notes on Man Medicine in Southwest Indian Cultures
in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 91], Folder 1. Southwest Notes) (1930) , 1 page(s)
Handwritten notes on unlined paper on war paint ingredients.
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in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 91], Folder 1. Southwest Notes) (1930) , 1 page(s)
Description
Handwritten notes on unlined paper on war paint ingredients.
Date Written / Recorded
1930
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Field notes
Contributor
Ruth Benedict, 1887-1948
Author / Creator
Ruth Benedict, 1887-1948
Topic / Theme
Religious beliefs, Social customs, American Indians
Copyright Message
Material sourced from the Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, Vassar College. Copyright © 2016 by Mary Catherine Bateson
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Handwritten Notes on Southwest Indian Culture and Folklore
in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 91], Folder 1. Southwest Notes) (1930) , 1 page(s)
Handwritten notes on unlined paper on folklore including gods in the Southwest Indian culture.
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in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 91], Folder 1. Southwest Notes) (1930) , 1 page(s)
Description
Handwritten notes on unlined paper on folklore including gods in the Southwest Indian culture.
Date Written / Recorded
1930
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Field notes
Contributor
Ruth Benedict, 1887-1948
Author / Creator
Ruth Benedict, 1887-1948
Topic / Theme
Religious beliefs, Folklore, American Indians
Copyright Message
Material sourced from the Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, Vassar College. Copyright © 2016 by Mary Catherine Bateson
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Kwakiutl Religion
in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 87], Folder 2. Religion of the North American, Notes) , 3 page(s)
This is an undated, 3-page typewritten document titled "Kwakiutl Religion". It discusses supernatural power, initiation, how to acquire supernatural gifts, and cannibal spirits.
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in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 87], Folder 2. Religion of the North American, Notes) , 3 page(s)
Description
This is an undated, 3-page typewritten document titled "Kwakiutl Religion". It discusses supernatural power, initiation, how to acquire supernatural gifts, and cannibal spirits.
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Field notes
Contributor
Ruth Benedict, 1887-1948
Author / Creator
Ruth Benedict, 1887-1948
Topic / Theme
Ghosts, Faith healing, Religious rites and ceremonies, Religious beliefs, Haisla
Copyright Message
Material sourced from the Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, Vassar College. Copyright © 2016 by Mary Catherine Bateson
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Partial handwritten field notes: become great?
in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 87], Folder 1. Religion of the North American, Notes) , 1 page(s)
Partial handwritten research notes on unlined paper contains information about becoming great, ambition and challenges.
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in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 87], Folder 1. Religion of the North American, Notes) , 1 page(s)
Description
Partial handwritten research notes on unlined paper contains information about becoming great, ambition and challenges.
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Field notes
Contributor
Ruth Benedict, 1887-1948
Author / Creator
Ruth Benedict, 1887-1948
Topic / Theme
Religious beliefs, Social status, American Indians
Copyright Message
Material sourced from the Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, Vassar College. Copyright © 2016 by Mary Catherine Bateson
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