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Woodpecker's Feathers
in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 95]: American Indian Mythology Field Notes) (1935) , 1 page(s)
Handwritten notes on blank note card, titled "Woodpecker's Feathers," with a citation from a publication of the Carnegie Institute and a mention of Coyote. Undated.
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in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 95]: American Indian Mythology Field Notes) (1935) , 1 page(s)
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Handwritten notes on blank note card, titled "Woodpecker's Feathers," with a citation from a publication of the Carnegie Institute and a mention of Coyote. Undated.
Date Written / Recorded
1935
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Research notes
Contributor
Ruth Benedict, 1887-1948
Author / Creator
Ruth Benedict, 1887-1948
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Woodpecker's Red Feathers
in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 96]: Serrano Field Trip Notes) (1925) , 1 page(s)
Handwritten citations:
Shuswap - Franz Boas, 'Indianische Sagen von de Nord-Pacifischen Küste Amerikas,' p. 5: Coyote is tried out as Sun, but discarded and a flicker becomes Sun.
Okanagan - Charles Hill-Tout, 145 [incomplete citation]: Red-Headed Woodpecker tried out as Sun but too hot. Discarded; Coyote's son...
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in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 96]: Serrano Field Trip Notes) (1925) , 1 page(s)
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Handwritten citations:
Shuswap - Franz Boas, 'Indianische Sagen von de Nord-Pacifischen Küste Amerikas,' p. 5: Coyote is tried out as Sun, but discarded and a flicker becomes Sun.
Okanagan - Charles Hill-Tout, 145 [incomplete citation]: Red-Headed Woodpecker tried out as Sun but too hot. Discarded; Coyote's son becomes Sun.
Shuswap - James Teit, 'The Shuswap' in 'The Jesup North Pacific Expedition,' Vol. 2, p. 738: Coyote discarded for being...
Handwritten citations:Shuswap - Franz Boas, 'Indianische Sagen von de Nord-Pacifischen Küste Amerikas,' p. 5: Coyote is tried out as Sun, but discarded and a flicker becomes Sun.
Okanagan - Charles Hill-Tout, 145 [incomplete citation]: Red-Headed Woodpecker tried out as Sun but too hot. Discarded; Coyote's son becomes Sun.
Shuswap - James Teit, 'The Shuswap' in 'The Jesup North Pacific Expedition,' Vol. 2, p. 738: Coyote discarded for being too talkative and Red-Shafted Flicker put in his place. Flicker lays an egg that becomes the Sun.
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Date Written / Recorded
1925
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Research notes
Contributor
Ruth Benedict, 1887-1948
Author / Creator
Ruth Benedict, 1887-1948
Person Discussed
Charles Hill-Tout, 1858-1944, Franz Boas, 1858-1942, James Teit, 1864-1922
Topic / Theme
Okanagan, Shuswap
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Wooing by the Directions with Colored Bundles
in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 85], Folder 1. Zuñi Notes) (1925) , 1 page(s)
This is a typewritten and handwritten note titled "Wooing by the Directions with Colored Bundles". It describes a tale found among multiple tribes about suitors attempting to woo a girl with a colored bundle. The citations are as follows: Zuni from Parsons MAAA 302 and Cushing 105; Hopi from Voth 158 and cp.179; T...
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in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 85], Folder 1. Zuñi Notes) (1925) , 1 page(s)
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This is a typewritten and handwritten note titled "Wooing by the Directions with Colored Bundles". It describes a tale found among multiple tribes about suitors attempting to woo a girl with a colored bundle. The citations are as follows: Zuni from Parsons MAAA 302 and Cushing 105; Hopi from Voth 158 and cp.179; Tewa from Parsons; Laguna (Western Keres) from "Sun Youth2 and 2 variants".
Date Written / Recorded
1925
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Field notes
Contributor
Ruth Benedict, 1887-1948
Author / Creator
Ruth Benedict, 1887-1948
Topic / Theme
Myths and legends, Western Keres, Tewa, Hopi, Zuni
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Wooing with Bridal Outfits
in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 95]: American Indian Mythology Field Notes) (1935) , 2 page(s)
Handwritten notes on the front and back of an unlined note card titled "Wooing with bridal outfits," re: American Indian folk tales sharing the plot element of suitors bringing clothing to a maiden. Tribes listed include the Hopi, Laguna [Western Keres], Moapa [Southern Paiute], Tewa, and Zuni. Includes citations....
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in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 95]: American Indian Mythology Field Notes) (1935) , 2 page(s)
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Handwritten notes on the front and back of an unlined note card titled "Wooing with bridal outfits," re: American Indian folk tales sharing the plot element of suitors bringing clothing to a maiden. Tribes listed include the Hopi, Laguna [Western Keres], Moapa [Southern Paiute], Tewa, and Zuni. Includes citations. Undated.
Date Written / Recorded
1935
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Research notes
Contributor
Ruth Benedict, 1887-1948
Author / Creator
Ruth Benedict, 1887-1948
Topic / Theme
Courtship customs, Zuni, Tewa, Southern Paiute, Western Keres, Hopi
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Wooing with Bundles
in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 95]: American Indian Mythology Field Notes) (1935) , 1 page(s)
Handwritten notes on an unlined note card titled "Wooing with Bundles," re: a Zuni folk tale using the plot element of presenting a girl with a bundle of clothing during courtship. Includes citation. Undated.
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in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 95]: American Indian Mythology Field Notes) (1935) , 1 page(s)
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Handwritten notes on an unlined note card titled "Wooing with Bundles," re: a Zuni folk tale using the plot element of presenting a girl with a bundle of clothing during courtship. Includes citation. Undated.
Date Written / Recorded
1935
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Research notes
Contributor
Ruth Benedict, 1887-1948
Author / Creator
Ruth Benedict, 1887-1948
Topic / Theme
Courtship customs, Zuni
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Word List
in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 96]: Serrano Field Trip Notes) (1925) , 1 page(s)
Handwritten list of words: indurance[?], poll, formulas, mythological, and Koryak. Additional notes struck through. Undated.
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in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 96]: Serrano Field Trip Notes) (1925) , 1 page(s)
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Handwritten list of words: indurance[?], poll, formulas, mythological, and Koryak. Additional notes struck through. Undated.
Date Written / Recorded
1925
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Research notes
Contributor
Ruth Benedict, 1887-1948
Author / Creator
Ruth Benedict, 1887-1948
Topic / Theme
Koryak
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Work culture
in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 85], Folder 1. Zuñi Notes) (1925) , 2 page(s)
Two handwritten note cards with quotes and references.
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in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 85], Folder 1. Zuñi Notes) (1925) , 2 page(s)
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Two handwritten note cards with quotes and references.
Date Written / Recorded
1925
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Field notes
Contributor
Ruth Benedict, 1887-1948
Author / Creator
Ruth Benedict, 1887-1948
Topic / Theme
Myths and legends, Zuni
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World Conflagration
in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 96]: Serrano Field Trip Notes) (1922) , 1 page(s)
These handwritten, undated research notes on an unlined note card, titled "World conflagration," contain information about myths using this theme. Notes read, "Underground house, where one man saves self. Paraguay -- caused by sun falling. Bolivia -- A man given wings which ... causes thunder." Also noted: "Thunde...
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in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 96]: Serrano Field Trip Notes) (1922) , 1 page(s)
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These handwritten, undated research notes on an unlined note card, titled "World conflagration," contain information about myths using this theme. Notes read, "Underground house, where one man saves self. Paraguay -- caused by sun falling. Bolivia -- A man given wings which ... causes thunder." Also noted: "Thunderbird?"
Date Written / Recorded
1922
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Research notes
Contributor
Ruth Benedict, 1887-1948
Author / Creator
Ruth Benedict, 1887-1948
Topic / Theme
Bolivians, Paraguayans
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World Fire
in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 85], Folder 1. Zuñi Notes) (1925) , 2 page(s)
Two undated half-pages, typed and hand-written, headed "World fire," contain bibliographical references to a common myth motif of godlike figures playing with fire, as told by tribes including the Yuma, Keres and Navaho.
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in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 85], Folder 1. Zuñi Notes) (1925) , 2 page(s)
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Two undated half-pages, typed and hand-written, headed "World fire," contain bibliographical references to a common myth motif of godlike figures playing with fire, as told by tribes including the Yuma, Keres and Navaho.
Date Written / Recorded
1925
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Field notes
Contributor
Ruth Benedict, 1887-1948
Author / Creator
Ruth Benedict, 1887-1948
Topic / Theme
Myths and legends, Quechan, Western Keres
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World parents
in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 85], Folder 1. Zuñi Notes) (1925) , 1 page(s)
This undated, hand-written note on the Zuni cites: Zuni, Cushing R13, 379 and R 23, 24; Mohave K. J19, 314; Bocane J17, 187; Kroeber J19, 312; DuBois (ditto mark), 52; DuBois J14, 181 - J19, 147. It contains information on: Sun Father, Moon Mother, propagate, Sup. Beings, parents, twins, hunt, knife, middle, testi...
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in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 85], Folder 1. Zuñi Notes) (1925) , 1 page(s)
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This undated, hand-written note on the Zuni cites: Zuni, Cushing R13, 379 and R 23, 24; Mohave K. J19, 314; Bocane J17, 187; Kroeber J19, 312; DuBois (ditto mark), 52; DuBois J14, 181 - J19, 147. It contains information on: Sun Father, Moon Mother, propagate, Sup. Beings, parents, twins, hunt, knife, middle, testing.
Date Written / Recorded
1925
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Field notes
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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