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The Bears killed for their Father
in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 88], Folder 1. The Bears Killed for Their Father (TS)) (1937) , 45 page(s)
This 45-page typewritten document is titled, "The Bears killed for their Father" and has a typewritten note at the top, "Zuni. Flora's father." There are editorial comments and corrections throughout.
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in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 88], Folder 1. The Bears Killed for Their Father (TS)) (1937) , 45 page(s)
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This 45-page typewritten document is titled, "The Bears killed for their Father" and has a typewritten note at the top, "Zuni. Flora's father." There are editorial comments and corrections throughout.
Date Written / Recorded
1937
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Essay
Contributor
Ruth Benedict, 1887-1948
Author / Creator
Ruth Benedict, 1887-1948
Topic / Theme
Myths and legends, Zuni
Copyright Message
Material sourced from the Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, Vassar College. Copyright © 2016 by Mary Catherine Bateson
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A Concordance of Southwest Mythology - Introduction, Preface, and Suggestions for Printing
in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 89], Folder 4. Southwest Myth Concordance - Preface) (1900) , 9 page(s)
Date: Unknown. Typewritten essay about Southwest American Indians, their mythology and folklore.
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in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 89], Folder 4. Southwest Myth Concordance - Preface) (1900) , 9 page(s)
Description
Date: Unknown. Typewritten essay about Southwest American Indians, their mythology and folklore.
Date Written / Recorded
1900
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Essay
Contributor
Elsie Clews Parsons, 1875-1941, Ruth Benedict, 1887-1948
Author / Creator
Elsie Clews Parsons, 1875-1941, Ruth Benedict, 1887-1948
Topic / Theme
Folklore, Myths and legends, 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 Curing Contest of Cumaakoli and Koko Lana
in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 83], Folder 3. The Curing Contest of Cumaakol and Kokotana, (TS)) (1931) , 31 page(s)
This 31-page typewritten document is titled "The Curing Contest of Cumaakoli and Koko hana". This legend features the White Bear of Big Fire. The first several pages are torn page fragments and there are handwritten editorial markings throughout.
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in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 83], Folder 3. The Curing Contest of Cumaakol and Kokotana, (TS)) (1931) , 31 page(s)
Description
This 31-page typewritten document is titled "The Curing Contest of Cumaakoli and Koko hana". This legend features the White Bear of Big Fire. The first several pages are torn page fragments and there are handwritten editorial markings throughout.
Date Written / Recorded
1931
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Essay
Contributor
Ruth Benedict, 1887-1948
Author / Creator
Ruth Benedict, 1887-1948
Topic / Theme
Myths and legends
Copyright Message
Material sourced from the Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, Vassar College. Copyright © 2016 by Mary Catherine Bateson
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The Drought
in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 83], Folder 5. The Drought (TS)) (1931) , 35 page(s)
This 35-page typewritten document is titled, "The Drought" and is a Native American Indian myth about how the Sun priest found a way to end a drought. There are handwritten editorial notes and markings throughout.
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in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 83], Folder 5. The Drought (TS)) (1931) , 35 page(s)
Description
This 35-page typewritten document is titled, "The Drought" and is a Native American Indian myth about how the Sun priest found a way to end a drought. There are handwritten editorial notes and markings throughout.
Date Written / Recorded
1931
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Essay
Contributor
Ruth Benedict, 1887-1948
Author / Creator
Ruth Benedict, 1887-1948
Topic / Theme
Myths and legends
Copyright Message
Material sourced from the Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, Vassar College. Copyright © 2016 by Mary Catherine Bateson
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How they brought the Curing Societies from Cipapolima
in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 83], Folder 8. How They Brought the Curing Societies from Cipapolima (TS)) (1931) , 104 page(s)
This 104-page typewritten document is titled "How they brought the Curing Societies from Cipapolima. It describes the four curing societies of Itiwana and how more were acquired from Cipapolima. The document has editorial comments and corrections in pencil.
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in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 83], Folder 8. How They Brought the Curing Societies from Cipapolima (TS)) (1931) , 104 page(s)
Description
This 104-page typewritten document is titled "How they brought the Curing Societies from Cipapolima. It describes the four curing societies of Itiwana and how more were acquired from Cipapolima. The document has editorial comments and corrections in pencil.
Date Written / Recorded
1931
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Essay
Contributor
Ruth Benedict, 1887-1948
Author / Creator
Ruth Benedict, 1887-1948
Topic / Theme
Myths and legends, Zuni
Copyright Message
Material sourced from the Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, Vassar College. Copyright © 2016 by Mary Catherine Bateson
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The Santu
in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 84], Folder 3. The Santu (TS)) (1925) , 37 page(s)
This 37-page typewritten document is titled, "The Santu". There are editorial notes and comments throughout. The first page is a handwritten document titled "Santu notes".
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in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 84], Folder 3. The Santu (TS)) (1925) , 37 page(s)
Description
This 37-page typewritten document is titled, "The Santu". There are editorial notes and comments throughout. The first page is a handwritten document titled "Santu notes".
Date Written / Recorded
1925
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Essay
Contributor
Ruth Benedict, 1887-1948
Author / Creator
Ruth Benedict, 1887-1948
Topic / Theme
Myths and legends
Copyright Message
Material sourced from the Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, Vassar College. Copyright © 2016 by Mary Catherine Bateson
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The Sons of Naasa
in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 81], Folder 12. Pima Mythology - The Sons of Naasa) (1931) , 35 page(s)
This 35-page typewritten document is titled "The Sons of Naasa" and is a Pima myth with songs. There are handwritten editorial markings throughout.
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in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 81], Folder 12. Pima Mythology - The Sons of Naasa) (1931) , 35 page(s)
Description
This 35-page typewritten document is titled "The Sons of Naasa" and is a Pima myth with songs. There are handwritten editorial markings throughout.
Date Written / Recorded
1931
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Essay
Contributor
Ruth Benedict, 1887-1948
Author / Creator
Ruth Benedict, 1887-1948
Topic / Theme
Myths and legends, Pima
Copyright Message
Material sourced from the Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, Vassar College. Copyright © 2016 by Mary Catherine Bateson
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Southwest Myth Concordance - Origin Myths - Introduction, Census, Index, and Abstracts
in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 89], Folder 1. Southwest Myth Concordance - Original Myths)
This 69-page typewritten document titled "Origin Myths Introduction" is a draft with editorial marks in pencil of the introductory chapter to the Southwest Myth Concordance by Ruth Benedict and Elsie Clews Parsons. Included is a census of origin myths by tribe and abstracted sources.
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in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 89], Folder 1. Southwest Myth Concordance - Original Myths)
Description
This 69-page typewritten document titled "Origin Myths Introduction" is a draft with editorial marks in pencil of the introductory chapter to the Southwest Myth Concordance by Ruth Benedict and Elsie Clews Parsons. Included is a census of origin myths by tribe and abstracted sources.
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Essay
Contributor
Elsie Clews Parsons, 1875-1941, Ruth Benedict, 1887-1948
Author / Creator
Elsie Clews Parsons, 1875-1941, Ruth Benedict, 1887-1948
Topic / Theme
Myths and legends, American Indians
Copyright Message
Material sourced from the Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, Vassar College. Copyright © 2016 by Mary Catherine Bateson
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