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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 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
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Letter from Alfred L. Kroeber to Ruth Benedict, July 30. 1931
written by Alfred L. Kroeber, 1876-1960, in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 79], Folder 12. Mescalero Trip: Correspondence re: Henrietta Schmerler, 1931-1932) (30 July 1931) , 3 page(s)
This is a handwritten letter, from Alfred L. Kroeber to Ruth Benedict, discussing the circumstances surrounding Henrietta Schmerler's death.
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written by Alfred L. Kroeber, 1876-1960, in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 79], Folder 12. Mescalero Trip: Correspondence re: Henrietta Schmerler, 1931-1932) (30 July 1931) , 3 page(s)
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This is a handwritten letter, from Alfred L. Kroeber to Ruth Benedict, discussing the circumstances surrounding Henrietta Schmerler's death.
Date Written / Recorded
30 July 1931, 1931
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Letter
Author / Creator
Alfred L. Kroeber, 1876-1960
Person Discussed
Henrietta Schmerler
Topic / Theme
Field work for anthropology, Apaches
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Letter from Alfred M. Tozzer to Ruth Benedict, undated
written by Alfred Tozzer, 1877-1954, in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 79], Folder 13. Mescalero Trip: Correspondence re: Students, 1931) (1931) , 1 page(s)
Letter from Alfred M. Tozzer to Ruth Benedict on unlined Alfred M. Tozzer stationary regarding the summer trip.
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written by Alfred Tozzer, 1877-1954, in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 79], Folder 13. Mescalero Trip: Correspondence re: Students, 1931) (1931) , 1 page(s)
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Letter from Alfred M. Tozzer to Ruth Benedict on unlined Alfred M. Tozzer stationary regarding the summer trip.
Date Written / Recorded
1931
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Letter
Author / Creator
Alfred Tozzer, 1877-1954
Topic / Theme
Field work for anthropology
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Letter from Carl E. Guthe to Ruth Benedict, June 2, 1939
written by Carl E. Guthe, fl. 1939, in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 86], Folder 13. Blackfoot Field Trip, 1939) (02 June 1939) , 1 page(s)
Date: 2.6.1939. Typewritten letter, with Laboratory of Anthropology Incorporated letterhead, from Dr. Guthe to Dr. Benedict thanking her for obliging and sharing the objectives of Columbia University's upcoming field work in the Southwest.
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written by Carl E. Guthe, fl. 1939, in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 86], Folder 13. Blackfoot Field Trip, 1939) (02 June 1939) , 1 page(s)
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Date: 2.6.1939. Typewritten letter, with Laboratory of Anthropology Incorporated letterhead, from Dr. Guthe to Dr. Benedict thanking her for obliging and sharing the objectives of Columbia University's upcoming field work in the Southwest.
Date Written / Recorded
02 June 1939, 1939
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Letter
Recipient Organization
Columbia University
Author / Creator
Carl E. Guthe, fl. 1939
Topic / Theme
Field work for anthropology
Copyright Message
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Letter from Carl E. Guthe to Ruth Benedict, May 17, 1939
written by Carl E. Guthe, fl. 1939, in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 86], Folder 13. Blackfoot Field Trip, 1939) (17 May 1939) , 1 page(s)
Date: 17.5.1939. Typewritten letter to Ruth Benedict from Carl E. Guthe addressing the influx of academically backed field work in the general South-western states during the summer months. Mr. Guthe requests that Dr. Benedict prepares a brief statement which would outline the objectives of her institution's propo...
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written by Carl E. Guthe, fl. 1939, in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 86], Folder 13. Blackfoot Field Trip, 1939) (17 May 1939) , 1 page(s)
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Date: 17.5.1939. Typewritten letter to Ruth Benedict from Carl E. Guthe addressing the influx of academically backed field work in the general South-western states during the summer months. Mr. Guthe requests that Dr. Benedict prepares a brief statement which would outline the objectives of her institution's proposed field work.
Date Written / Recorded
17 May 1939, 1939
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Letter
Recipient Organization
Columbia University
Author / Creator
Carl E. Guthe, fl. 1939
Topic / Theme
Field work for anthropology
Copyright Message
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Letter from Donald Collier to Ruth Benedict, April 26, 1939
written by Donald Collier, 1911-1995, in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 86], Folder 13. Blackfoot Field Trip, 1939) (26 April 1939) , 1 page(s)
Handwritten letter to Ruth Benedict from Donald Collier discussing his time at Browning observing Blackfoot Indians.
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written by Donald Collier, 1911-1995, in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 86], Folder 13. Blackfoot Field Trip, 1939) (26 April 1939) , 1 page(s)
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Handwritten letter to Ruth Benedict from Donald Collier discussing his time at Browning observing Blackfoot Indians.
Date Written / Recorded
26 April 1939, 1939
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Letter
Author / Creator
Donald Collier, 1911-1995
Topic / Theme
Field work for anthropology, Blackfoot
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Letter from Donald Young to Ruth Benedict, January 9, 1933
written by Donald Young, fl. 1933, in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 79], Folder 9. Mescalero Trip: Correspondence: Morris Opler[for other Opler correspondence, see folders 32.12-32.13], 1931-1933) (09 January 1933) , 1 page(s)
This is a 1-page typewritten letter from Donald Young of the Social Science Research Council in New York to Ruth Benedict at Columbia University in New York, dated January 9, 1933. The letter discusses Morris Opler's application for a on year extension of his Council fellowship.
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written by Donald Young, fl. 1933, in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 79], Folder 9. Mescalero Trip: Correspondence: Morris Opler[for other Opler correspondence, see folders 32.12-32.13], 1931-1933) (09 January 1933) , 1 page(s)
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This is a 1-page typewritten letter from Donald Young of the Social Science Research Council in New York to Ruth Benedict at Columbia University in New York, dated January 9, 1933. The letter discusses Morris Opler's application for a on year extension of his Council fellowship.
Date Written / Recorded
09 January 1933, 1933
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Letter
Recipient Organization
Columbia University
Author / Creator
Donald Young, fl. 1933
Person Discussed
Morris Edward Opler, 1907-1996
Topic / Theme
Field work for anthropology
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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 E. to Ruth Benedict, undated
in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 86], Folder 13. Blackfoot Field Trip, 1939) (01 February 1939) , 4 page(s)
This is a handwritten letter, probably written in February 1939, from Esther to Ruth Benedict. The letterhead gives a New York City address for Esther. In the letter, Esther discusses Ruth's illness, plus their research on American Indian cultures.
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in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 86], Folder 13. Blackfoot Field Trip, 1939) (01 February 1939) , 4 page(s)
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This is a handwritten letter, probably written in February 1939, from Esther to Ruth Benedict. The letterhead gives a New York City address for Esther. In the letter, Esther discusses Ruth's illness, plus their research on American Indian cultures.
Date Written / Recorded
01 February 1939, 1939
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Letter
Topic / Theme
Reporting anthropological data, Blackfoot
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Letter from Edward Sapir to Ruth Benedict, April 4, 1931
written by Edward Sapir, 1884-1939, in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 79], Folder 11. Mescalero Trip: Correspondence: Edward Sapir, 1931) (04 April 1931) , 1 page(s)
Date: 4.4.31. Typewritten letter on official letterhead stationary from The University of Chicago - Department of Anthropology to Mrs. Ruth Benedict from Edward Sapir. The letter speaks very highly of a young man, Paul Frank, who would like to join Dr. Benedict on her upcoming Southwest trip.
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written by Edward Sapir, 1884-1939, in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 79], Folder 11. Mescalero Trip: Correspondence: Edward Sapir, 1931) (04 April 1931) , 1 page(s)
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Date: 4.4.31. Typewritten letter on official letterhead stationary from The University of Chicago - Department of Anthropology to Mrs. Ruth Benedict from Edward Sapir. The letter speaks very highly of a young man, Paul Frank, who would like to join Dr. Benedict on her upcoming Southwest trip.
Date Written / Recorded
04 April 1931, 1931
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Letter
Recipient Organization
Columbia University
Author / Creator
Edward Sapir, 1884-1939
Person Discussed
Paul Frank, fl. 1931, Jesse L. Nusbaum, 1887-1975
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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