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Letter from Ruth Benedict to Regina Flannery, January 30, 1932
written by Ruth Benedict, 1887-1948, in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 79], Folder 4. Mescalero Trip: Correspondence: Regina Flannery, 1932) (30 January 1932) , 1 page(s)
This is a 1-page typewritten letter from Ruth Benedict to Regina Flannery, dated January 30, 1932. The letter discusses the unfinished status of Dr. Gunther's Concordance, payment for typing services and concerns over the poor health of Dr. Boas.
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written by Ruth Benedict, 1887-1948, in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 79], Folder 4. Mescalero Trip: Correspondence: Regina Flannery, 1932) (30 January 1932) , 1 page(s)
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This is a 1-page typewritten letter from Ruth Benedict to Regina Flannery, dated January 30, 1932. The letter discusses the unfinished status of Dr. Gunther's Concordance, payment for typing services and concerns over the poor health of Dr. Boas.
Date Written / Recorded
30 January 1932, 1932
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Letter
Author / Creator
Ruth Benedict, 1887-1948
Person Discussed
Franz Boas, 1858-1942
Topic / Theme
Manuscript preparation, Reporting anthropological data
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Letter from Ruth Benedict to Regina Flannery, July 20, 1932
written by Ruth Benedict, 1887-1948, in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 79], Folder 4. Mescalero Trip: Correspondence: Regina Flannery, 1932) (20 July 1932) , 1 page(s)
This is a 1-page typewritten letter from Ruth Benedict to Regina Flannery, dated July 20, 1932. The letter discusses her collection of Apache stories and advises against publishing comparative notes based on Thompson.
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written by Ruth Benedict, 1887-1948, in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 79], Folder 4. Mescalero Trip: Correspondence: Regina Flannery, 1932) (20 July 1932) , 1 page(s)
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This is a 1-page typewritten letter from Ruth Benedict to Regina Flannery, dated July 20, 1932. The letter discusses her collection of Apache stories and advises against publishing comparative notes based on Thompson.
Date Written / Recorded
20 July 1932, 1932
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Letter
Author / Creator
Ruth Benedict, 1887-1948
Topic / Theme
Books, Reporting anthropological data, Folklore, Apaches
Copyright Message
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Letter from Ruth Benedict to Sol Tax, April 27, 1932
written by Ruth Benedict, 1887-1948, in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 79], Folder 14. Mescalero Trip: Correspondence: Sol Tax[for other Tax correspondence, see folder 34.6], 1932) (27 April 1932) , 1 page(s)
This is a one-page typewritten letter from Ruth Benedict to Sol Tax, dated April 27, 1932. The letter discusses her critique of his "Notes on Apache Life" and suggests that he wait for Morris Opler to complete his Apache monograph before continuing. It also discusses some financial reimbursements.
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written by Ruth Benedict, 1887-1948, in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 79], Folder 14. Mescalero Trip: Correspondence: Sol Tax[for other Tax correspondence, see folder 34.6], 1932) (27 April 1932) , 1 page(s)
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This is a one-page typewritten letter from Ruth Benedict to Sol Tax, dated April 27, 1932. The letter discusses her critique of his "Notes on Apache Life" and suggests that he wait for Morris Opler to complete his Apache monograph before continuing. It also discusses some financial reimbursements.
Date Written / Recorded
27 April 1932, 1932
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Letter
Author / Creator
Ruth Benedict, 1887-1948
Topic / Theme
Reporting anthropological data, Apaches
Copyright Message
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Letter from Ruth Benedict to Sol Tax, February 18, 1932
written by Ruth Benedict, 1887-1948, in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 79], Folder 14. Mescalero Trip: Correspondence: Sol Tax[for other Tax correspondence, see folder 34.6], 1932) (18 February 1932) , 1 page(s)
This is a one-page typewritten letter from Ruth Benedict to Sol Tax, dated February 18, 1932. The letter discusses finances for having manuscripts typed and a request to borrow an animal-culture paper.
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written by Ruth Benedict, 1887-1948, in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 79], Folder 14. Mescalero Trip: Correspondence: Sol Tax[for other Tax correspondence, see folder 34.6], 1932) (18 February 1932) , 1 page(s)
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This is a one-page typewritten letter from Ruth Benedict to Sol Tax, dated February 18, 1932. The letter discusses finances for having manuscripts typed and a request to borrow an animal-culture paper.
Date Written / Recorded
18 February 1932, 1932
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Letter
Author / Creator
Ruth Benedict, 1887-1948
Topic / Theme
Reporting anthropological data
Copyright Message
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Letter from Sol Tax to Ruth Benedict, April 12, 1932
written by Sol Tax, 1907-1995, in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 79], Folder 14. Mescalero Trip: Correspondence: Sol Tax[for other Tax correspondence, see folder 34.6], 1932) (12 April 1932) , 1 page(s)
This is a one-page typewritten letter from Sol Tax in Chicago, Illinois to Ruth Benedict, dated April 12, 1932. The letter discusses a paper on Animal Culture and a paper on Mescalero Culture written for Radcliffe-Brown.
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written by Sol Tax, 1907-1995, in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 79], Folder 14. Mescalero Trip: Correspondence: Sol Tax[for other Tax correspondence, see folder 34.6], 1932) (12 April 1932) , 1 page(s)
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This is a one-page typewritten letter from Sol Tax in Chicago, Illinois to Ruth Benedict, dated April 12, 1932. The letter discusses a paper on Animal Culture and a paper on Mescalero Culture written for Radcliffe-Brown.
Date Written / Recorded
12 April 1932, 1932
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Letter
Author / Creator
Sol Tax, 1907-1995
Person Discussed
Alfred Reginald Radcliffe-Brown, 1881-1955
Topic / Theme
Reporting anthropological data, Mescalero
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Letter from Sol Tax to Ruth Benedict, January 14, 1932
written by Sol Tax, 1907-1995, in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 79], Folder 14. Mescalero Trip: Correspondence: Sol Tax[for other Tax correspondence, see folder 34.6], 1932) (14 January 1932) , 3 page(s)
This is a 3-page typewritten letter from Sol Tax in Chicago, Illinois to Ruth Benedict, dated January 14, 1932. The letter discusses Professor Warner's criticisms of Mr. Tax's opus and his plans for the remainder of the year.
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written by Sol Tax, 1907-1995, in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 79], Folder 14. Mescalero Trip: Correspondence: Sol Tax[for other Tax correspondence, see folder 34.6], 1932) (14 January 1932) , 3 page(s)
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This is a 3-page typewritten letter from Sol Tax in Chicago, Illinois to Ruth Benedict, dated January 14, 1932. The letter discusses Professor Warner's criticisms of Mr. Tax's opus and his plans for the remainder of the year.
Date Written / Recorded
14 January 1932, 1932
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Letter
Author / Creator
Sol Tax, 1907-1995
Person Discussed
Morris Edward Opler, 1907-1996, Alfred Reginald Radcliffe-Brown, 1881-1955
Topic / Theme
Ethnographic research theory, Reporting anthropological data, Mescalero
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Letter from Sol Tax to Ruth Benedict, March 21, 1932
written by Sol Tax, 1907-1995, in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 79], Folder 14. Mescalero Trip: Correspondence: Sol Tax[for other Tax correspondence, see folder 34.6], 1932) (21 March 1932) , 2 page(s)
Date: 21.3.1932. Handwritten letter, on plain paper, to Mrs. Benedict in regards to notes having been typed up for the Mescalero material. There is also talk from the writer about being sent to study the Sauk and Fox tribe in Iowa.
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written by Sol Tax, 1907-1995, in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 79], Folder 14. Mescalero Trip: Correspondence: Sol Tax[for other Tax correspondence, see folder 34.6], 1932) (21 March 1932) , 2 page(s)
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Date: 21.3.1932. Handwritten letter, on plain paper, to Mrs. Benedict in regards to notes having been typed up for the Mescalero material. There is also talk from the writer about being sent to study the Sauk and Fox tribe in Iowa.
Date Written / Recorded
21 March 1932, 1932
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Letter
Author / Creator
Sol Tax, 1907-1995
Topic / Theme
Reporting anthropological data, Field work for anthropology, Sauk, Mescalero
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Letter from Sol Tax to Ruth Benedict, May 4, 1932
written by Sol Tax, 1907-1995, in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 79], Folder 14. Mescalero Trip: Correspondence: Sol Tax[for other Tax correspondence, see folder 34.6], 1932) (04 May 1932) , 2 page(s)
This is a 2-page typewritten letter from Sol Tax in Chicago, Illinois to Ruth Benedict, dated May 4, 1932. The letter discusses progress on his Apache paper and his shock at her comments on it, his concerns that she might think Alfred Radcliffe-Brown is his "god", and his decision not to contribute a paper to the...
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written by Sol Tax, 1907-1995, in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 79], Folder 14. Mescalero Trip: Correspondence: Sol Tax[for other Tax correspondence, see folder 34.6], 1932) (04 May 1932) , 2 page(s)
Description
This is a 2-page typewritten letter from Sol Tax in Chicago, Illinois to Ruth Benedict, dated May 4, 1932. The letter discusses progress on his Apache paper and his shock at her comments on it, his concerns that she might think Alfred Radcliffe-Brown is his "god", and his decision not to contribute a paper to the Laboratory of Anthropology, as Morris Opler is already doing so.
Date Written / Recorded
04 May 1932, 1932
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Letter
Author / Creator
Sol Tax, 1907-1995
Person Discussed
Morris Edward Opler, 1907-1996, Alfred Reginald Radcliffe-Brown, 1881-1955
Topic / Theme
Societal structure, Reporting anthropological data, Apaches
Copyright Message
Material sourced from the Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, Vassar College. Copyright © 2016 by Mary Catherine Bateson
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Note by E. S. critiquing a chapter on culture and religion
in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 87], Folder 1. Religion of the North American, Notes) (1900) , 1 page(s)
Handwritten note on unlined paper from E.S. offering editorial suggestions on a chapter about religion and culture, suggesting a focus on religion.
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in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 87], Folder 1. Religion of the North American, Notes) (1900) , 1 page(s)
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Handwritten note on unlined paper from E.S. offering editorial suggestions on a chapter about religion and culture, suggesting a focus on religion.
Date Written / Recorded
1900
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Ephemera
Topic / Theme
Reporting anthropological data
Copyright Message
Material sourced from the Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, Vassar College. Copyright © 2016 by Mary Catherine Bateson
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