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Letter from Franz Boas to Ruth Benedict, August 26, 1935
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 3. Correspondence: Boas to Benedict, 1933-1938) (26 August 1935) , 2 page(s)
Handwritten letter from Franz Boas to Ruth Benedict, on Columbia University Department of Anthropology letterhead, regarding Boas' work on a book project, Nelson's contributions, financial compensation to Kirhoff, and the story of an 80-year-old woman with stomach cancer.
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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 3. Correspondence: Boas to Benedict, 1933-1938) (26 August 1935) , 2 page(s)
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Handwritten letter from Franz Boas to Ruth Benedict, on Columbia University Department of Anthropology letterhead, regarding Boas' work on a book project, Nelson's contributions, financial compensation to Kirhoff, and the story of an 80-year-old woman with stomach cancer.
Date Written / Recorded
26 August 1935, 1935
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Letter
Author / Creator
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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Letter from Franz Boas to Ruth Benedict, August 27, 1931
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 2. Correspondence: Boas to Benedict, 1931-1932) (27 August 1931) , 1 page(s)
Handwritten letter from Franz Boas to Ruth Benedict, on white unlined paper, regarding details on payments for work, and updates on mutual colleagues.
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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 2. Correspondence: Boas to Benedict, 1931-1932) (27 August 1931) , 1 page(s)
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Handwritten letter from Franz Boas to Ruth Benedict, on white unlined paper, regarding details on payments for work, and updates on mutual colleagues.
Date Written / Recorded
27 August 1931, 1931
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Letter
Author / Creator
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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Letter from Franz Boas to Ruth Benedict, August 28, 1936
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 3. Correspondence: Boas to Benedict, 1933-1938) (28 August 1936) , 2 page(s)
Handwritten letter from Franz Boas to Ruth Benedict expresses Boas' happiness at Natalie's release from the hospital and discusses Boas' recent health problems. Also references work on the Dakota and mentions Ella and Paula. Dated August 28, 1936.
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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 3. Correspondence: Boas to Benedict, 1933-1938) (28 August 1936) , 2 page(s)
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Handwritten letter from Franz Boas to Ruth Benedict expresses Boas' happiness at Natalie's release from the hospital and discusses Boas' recent health problems. Also references work on the Dakota and mentions Ella and Paula. Dated August 28, 1936.
Date Written / Recorded
28 August 1936, 1936
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Letter
Author / Creator
Franz Boas, 1858-1942
Topic / Theme
Health
Copyright Message
Material sourced from the Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, Vassar College. Copyright © 2016 by Mary Catherine Bateson
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Letter from Franz Boas to Ruth Benedict, August 29, 1938
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 3. Correspondence: Boas to Benedict, 1933-1938) (29 August 1938) , 2 page(s)
Handwritten letter from Franz Boas to Ruth Benedict, on unlined white paper, regarding scheduling upcoming visits, inquiring if there is any news from the 'South American people,' and other thoughts.
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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 3. Correspondence: Boas to Benedict, 1933-1938) (29 August 1938) , 2 page(s)
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Handwritten letter from Franz Boas to Ruth Benedict, on unlined white paper, regarding scheduling upcoming visits, inquiring if there is any news from the 'South American people,' and other thoughts.
Date Written / Recorded
29 August 1938, 1938
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Letter
Author / Creator
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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Letter from Franz Boas to Ruth Benedict, August 30, 1937
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 3. Correspondence: Boas to Benedict, 1933-1938) (30 August 1937) , 1 page(s)
Handwritten letter from Franz Boas to Ruth Benedict, on Columbia University Department of Anthropology letterhead, regarding Boas' health, news from Jules, and Miss Susman's decision to stay in her post.
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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 3. Correspondence: Boas to Benedict, 1933-1938) (30 August 1937) , 1 page(s)
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Handwritten letter from Franz Boas to Ruth Benedict, on Columbia University Department of Anthropology letterhead, regarding Boas' health, news from Jules, and Miss Susman's decision to stay in her post.
Date Written / Recorded
30 August 1937, 1937
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Letter
Author / Creator
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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Letter from Franz Boas to Ruth Benedict, December 5, 1940
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 4. Correspondence: Boas to Benedict, 1939-1940) (05 December 1940) , 1 page(s)
Typed letter from Franz Boas to Ruth Benedict, on Columbia University letterhead, regarding a previously enclosed draft letter to President Butler.
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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 4. Correspondence: Boas to Benedict, 1939-1940) (05 December 1940) , 1 page(s)
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Typed letter from Franz Boas to Ruth Benedict, on Columbia University letterhead, regarding a previously enclosed draft letter to President Butler.
Date Written / Recorded
05 December 1940, 1940
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Letter
Author / Creator
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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Letter from Franz Boas to Ruth Benedict, December 20, 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 4. Correspondence: Boas to Benedict, 1939-1940) (20 December 1939) , 2 page(s)
Handwritten letter from Franz Boas to Ruth Benedict, on 230 Franklin Avenue Grantwood, New Jersey stationery, regarding Boas' feedback on a paper by Benedict, and a description of Boas' overall deteriorating health.
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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 4. Correspondence: Boas to Benedict, 1939-1940) (20 December 1939) , 2 page(s)
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Handwritten letter from Franz Boas to Ruth Benedict, on 230 Franklin Avenue Grantwood, New Jersey stationery, regarding Boas' feedback on a paper by Benedict, and a description of Boas' overall deteriorating health.
Date Written / Recorded
20 December 1939, 1939
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Letter
Author / Creator
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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Letter from Franz Boas to Ruth Benedict, Jan. 2, 1940
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 4. Correspondence: Boas to Benedict, 1939-1940) (02 January 1940) , 1 page(s)
In a one-page, typed letter, Franz Boas replies to a previous query by Ruth Benedict about the racial theories of J.L.A. de Quatrefrages, a 19th century French biologist, and specifically about his comments about the character of Finns and Slavs in Prussia.
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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 4. Correspondence: Boas to Benedict, 1939-1940) (02 January 1940) , 1 page(s)
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In a one-page, typed letter, Franz Boas replies to a previous query by Ruth Benedict about the racial theories of J.L.A. de Quatrefrages, a 19th century French biologist, and specifically about his comments about the character of Finns and Slavs in Prussia.
Date Written / Recorded
02 January 1940, 1940
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Letter
Author / Creator
Franz Boas, 1858-1942
Person Discussed
J. L. A. de Quatrefrages, 1810-1892
Topic / Theme
Race and culture
Copyright Message
Material sourced from the Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, Vassar College. Copyright © 2016 by Mary Catherine Bateson
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Letter from Franz Boas to Ruth Benedict, January 8, 1940
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 4. Correspondence: Boas to Benedict, 1939-1940) (08 January 1940) , 1 page(s)
Typewritten letter from Franz Boas to Ruth Benedict discusses funding for Jules [Henry] and [Jane] Richardson. Also mentions Harris, Lipkind, and Rockefeller funds. Written on the letterhead of the Department of Anthropology, Columbia University. Dated January 8, 1940.
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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 4. Correspondence: Boas to Benedict, 1939-1940) (08 January 1940) , 1 page(s)
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Typewritten letter from Franz Boas to Ruth Benedict discusses funding for Jules [Henry] and [Jane] Richardson. Also mentions Harris, Lipkind, and Rockefeller funds. Written on the letterhead of the Department of Anthropology, Columbia University. Dated January 8, 1940.
Date Written / Recorded
08 January 1940, 1940
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Letter
Author / Creator
Franz Boas, 1858-1942
Person Discussed
Jane Richardson Hanks, 1908-, Jules Henry, 1904-1969
Copyright Message
Material sourced from the Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, Vassar College. Copyright © 2016 by Mary Catherine Bateson
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Letter from Franz Boas to Ruth Benedict, January 9, 1932
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 2. Correspondence: Boas to Benedict, 1931-1932) (09 January 1932) , 1 page(s)
Handwritten letter from Franz Boas to Ruth Benedict, on 230 Franklin Avenue Grantwood, New Jersey, regarding thanking Benedict for the gift of a photograph she sent along with others.
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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 2. Correspondence: Boas to Benedict, 1931-1932) (09 January 1932) , 1 page(s)
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Handwritten letter from Franz Boas to Ruth Benedict, on 230 Franklin Avenue Grantwood, New Jersey, regarding thanking Benedict for the gift of a photograph she sent along with others.
Date Written / Recorded
09 January 1932, 1932
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Letter
Author / Creator
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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