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Achilles Heel - Variants On
in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 95]: American Indian Mythology Field Notes) (1925) , 1 page(s)
Handwritten note mentions Coyote, his skin, Raven, and Louse. Also mentions Tewa Handmark Boy (bear is really man). 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) (1925) , 1 page(s)
Description
Handwritten note mentions Coyote, his skin, Raven, and Louse. Also mentions Tewa Handmark Boy (bear is really man). 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
Tewa
Copyright Message
Material sourced from the Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, Vassar College. Copyright © 2016 by Mary Catherine Bateson
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Achomawi Creation
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 "Achomawi Creation," re: myths of the Achomawi [Achumawi] and Atsugewi Indians. A citation is given for "Achomawi and Atsugewi Tales," Roland B. Dixon, Journal of American Folklore, Vol. 21, pp. 159-177. In these stories, Silver-Fox creates the earth while he and Co...
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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)
Description
Handwritten notes on an unlined note card titled "Achomawi Creation," re: myths of the Achomawi [Achumawi] and Atsugewi Indians. A citation is given for "Achomawi and Atsugewi Tales," Roland B. Dixon, Journal of American Folklore, Vol. 21, pp. 159-177. In these stories, Silver-Fox creates the earth while he and Coyote are floating in a canoe. They create people from sticks. Squirrel steals obsidian for arrowheads from Obsidian-Old-Man. Noted: Pri...
Handwritten notes on an unlined note card titled "Achomawi Creation," re: myths of the Achomawi [Achumawi] and Atsugewi Indians. A citation is given for "Achomawi and Atsugewi Tales," Roland B. Dixon, Journal of American Folklore, Vol. 21, pp. 159-177. In these stories, Silver-Fox creates the earth while he and Coyote are floating in a canoe. They create people from sticks. Squirrel steals obsidian for arrowheads from Obsidian-Old-Man. Noted: Primeval water, people of sticks, theft of obsidian, making of daylight by Lizard, theft of fire. Undated.
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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
Atsugewi, Achumawi
Copyright Message
Material sourced from the Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, Vassar College. Copyright © 2016 by Mary Catherine Bateson
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Collection
Women and Social Movements in the United States,1600-2000
Field of Study
Women and Social Movements
Content Type
Biography, Online Biographical Dictionary
Date Published / Released
2020
Topic / Theme
Political parties, Suffragists, Biographies
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Acting for Singers
directed by Brad Watson, fl. 2009; produced by Lieder Theater Ltd (New South Wales: Lieder Theatre Limited, 2009), 36 mins
This film explores the art of song interpretation from a practical perspective. It follows a workshop with Guildhall School professors Martin Connor and Norbert Meyn. It investigates how singers can learn from actors when preparing a song performance. The film focuses on songs with texts by the German poet Johann...
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directed by Brad Watson, fl. 2009; produced by Lieder Theater Ltd (New South Wales: Lieder Theatre Limited, 2009), 36 mins
Description
This film explores the art of song interpretation from a practical perspective. It follows a workshop with Guildhall School professors Martin Connor and Norbert Meyn. It investigates how singers can learn from actors when preparing a song performance. The film focuses on songs with texts by the German poet Johann Wolfgang Goethe (1749-1832), including Erlkönig and Kennst Du das Land (Mignon). It informs about singers and performance practice of...
This film explores the art of song interpretation from a practical perspective. It follows a workshop with Guildhall School professors Martin Connor and Norbert Meyn. It investigates how singers can learn from actors when preparing a song performance. The film focuses on songs with texts by the German poet Johann Wolfgang Goethe (1749-1832), including Erlkönig and Kennst Du das Land (Mignon). It informs about singers and performance practice of the 18th century (Goethes Rules for Actors) and includes performances of early classical songs in costume and in a modern concert setting. Part 1 Discussing Text and Character, Part 2 Declamation and Expression, Part 3 Learning from Historical Style, Part 4 Further Tools and Summary. This film is suitable for classroom teaching or individual study.
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Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Instructional material
Contributor
Lieder Theater Ltd
Author / Creator
Brad Watson, fl. 2009
Date Published / Released
2009
Publisher
Lieder Theatre Limited
Person Discussed
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, 1749-1832
Topic / Theme
Seminars and workshops, Singing, Acting
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2009 Lieder Theatre Limited
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**Addie Waits Hunton: Social Justice and Human Rights Activist
written by Adrienne Lash Jones, fl. 1993 (Alexandria, VA: Alexander Street, 2015), 8 page(s)
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written by Adrienne Lash Jones, fl. 1993 (Alexandria, VA: Alexander Street, 2015), 8 page(s)
Collection
Women and Social Movements in the United States,1600-2000
Field of Study
Women and Social Movements
Content Type
Essay, Reflections on Documents
Author / Creator
Adrienne Lash Jones, fl. 1993
Date Published / Released
2015
Publisher
Alexander Street
Person Discussed
Addie Waits Hunton, 1866-1943
Topic / Theme
Suffragists, Associations and organizations, Civil rights
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Admittedly Spanish - Abduction
in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 95]: American Indian Mythology Field Notes) (1935) , 3 page(s)
Typed notes on an unlined paper entitled, 'Admittedly Spanish - Abduction.' Notes tell the story of the folklore of a man making moccasins who loses his wife when she is abducted by a water serpent. Man then spends time searching for his wife, finding her again with the help of the Eagle helper. Man then loses wif...
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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) , 3 page(s)
Description
Typed notes on an unlined paper entitled, 'Admittedly Spanish - Abduction.' Notes tell the story of the folklore of a man making moccasins who loses his wife when she is abducted by a water serpent. Man then spends time searching for his wife, finding her again with the help of the Eagle helper. Man then loses wife again to the water serpent when he doesn't carefully follow the Ashiwanni's directions on how to get her home. Note cards also includ...
Typed notes on an unlined paper entitled, 'Admittedly Spanish - Abduction.' Notes tell the story of the folklore of a man making moccasins who loses his wife when she is abducted by a water serpent. Man then spends time searching for his wife, finding her again with the help of the Eagle helper. Man then loses wife again to the water serpent when he doesn't carefully follow the Ashiwanni's directions on how to get her home. Note cards also includes a separate story on the third card. Story is entitled, 'Cp. Guardian Spirit,' and relates the Hopi's story, as written by Stephen, of 'why cats and dogs belong to the Reed Clan.'
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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
Hopi
Copyright Message
Material sourced from the Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, Vassar College. Copyright © 2016 by Mary Catherine Bateson
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African American Women in the Civil Rights Movement: Teaching strategy
written by Jessica Derleth, fl. 2014 (Alexandria, VA: Alexander Street, 2014),
Source: documents.alexanderstreet.com
Source: documents.alexanderstreet.com
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written by Jessica Derleth, fl. 2014 (Alexandria, VA: Alexander Street, 2014),
Source: documents.alexanderstreet.com
Source: documents.alexanderstreet.com
Collection
Women and Social Movements in the United States,1600-2000
Field of Study
Women and Social Movements
Content Type
Teaching strategy
Author / Creator
Jessica Derleth, fl. 2014
Date Published / Released
2014
Publisher
Alexander Street
Topic / Theme
Gender, Civil rights, Social movements, Race and culture, Sexuality, Social classes, Political and Human Rights, Human Rights, Post-war Era (1945–1960), The Sixties (1960–1974), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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African-American Women and the 1893 Chicago World's Fair: Teaching strategy
(Binghamton, NY: State University of New York, Binghamton, 2001, originally published 2001),
Source: documents.alexanderstreet.com
Source: documents.alexanderstreet.com
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(Binghamton, NY: State University of New York, Binghamton, 2001, originally published 2001),
Source: documents.alexanderstreet.com
Source: documents.alexanderstreet.com
Collection
Women and Social Movements in the United States,1600-2000
Field of Study
Women and Social Movements
Content Type
Teaching strategy
Date Published / Released
2001
Publisher
State University of New York, Binghamton
Topic / Theme
Citizenship, Social movements, The Gilded Age & Progressive Era (1876–1913), African Americans, Industrialization and Western Global Hegemony (1750–1914)
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African-American Women and the Woman's Christian Temperance Union: Teaching strategy
(Binghamton, NY: State University of New York, Binghamton, 2001, originally published 2001),
Source: documents.alexanderstreet.com
Source: documents.alexanderstreet.com
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(Binghamton, NY: State University of New York, Binghamton, 2001, originally published 2001),
Source: documents.alexanderstreet.com
Source: documents.alexanderstreet.com
Collection
Women and Social Movements in the United States,1600-2000
Field of Study
Women and Social Movements
Content Type
Teaching strategy
Date Published / Released
2001
Publisher
State University of New York, Binghamton
Topic / Theme
Race relations, The Gilded Age & Progressive Era (1876–1913), Industrialization and Western Global Hegemony (1750–1914)
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African-American Women in the Woman's Christian Temperance Union: Document-based question
(Binghamton, NY: State University of New York, Binghamton, 2004, originally published 2004),
Source: documents.alexanderstreet.com
Source: documents.alexanderstreet.com
Open Access
(Binghamton, NY: State University of New York, Binghamton, 2004, originally published 2004),
Source: documents.alexanderstreet.com
Source: documents.alexanderstreet.com
Collection
Women and Social Movements in the United States,1600-2000
Field of Study
Women and Social Movements
Content Type
Document-based question
Date Published / Released
2004
Publisher
State University of New York, Binghamton
Topic / Theme
Temperance movement, Reconstruction (1866–1876), The Gilded Age & Progressive Era (1876–1913), World War I & Jazz Age (1914–1928), African Americans, Industrialization and Western Global Hegemony (1750–1914), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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