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Letter from Underwood and Underwood Portraits to Ruth Benedict, January 28, 1943
written by Underwood & Underwood, in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 114]: Franz Boas, 1858-1947, Folder 10. Correspondence: Re: Boas, 1943-1946, 1958) (28 January 1943) , 1 page(s)
Typewritten letter from Underwood and Underwood Portraits to Ruth Benedict reports that the company has no record of photographing Franz Boas and returns Benedict's portrait as requested. Written on the letterhead of Underwood and Underwood. Dated January 28, 1943.
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written by Underwood & Underwood, in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 114]: Franz Boas, 1858-1947, Folder 10. Correspondence: Re: Boas, 1943-1946, 1958) (28 January 1943) , 1 page(s)
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Typewritten letter from Underwood and Underwood Portraits to Ruth Benedict reports that the company has no record of photographing Franz Boas and returns Benedict's portrait as requested. Written on the letterhead of Underwood and Underwood. Dated January 28, 1943.
Date Written / Recorded
28 January 1943, 1943
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Letter
Author / Creator
Underwood & Underwood
Person Discussed
Franz Boas, 1858-1942
Copyright Message
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Letter from Viola to Ruth Benedict, April 6, 1943
written by Viola E. Garfield, 1899-1983, in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 114]: Franz Boas, 1858-1947, Folder 10. Correspondence: Re: Boas, 1943-1946, 1958) (06 April 1943) , 1 page(s)
Typed letter from Viola to Ruth Benedict on University of Washington Department of Anthropology letterhead regarding the portrait for Dr. Boas, and ongoing school affairs.
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written by Viola E. Garfield, 1899-1983, in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 114]: Franz Boas, 1858-1947, Folder 10. Correspondence: Re: Boas, 1943-1946, 1958) (06 April 1943) , 1 page(s)
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Typed letter from Viola to Ruth Benedict on University of Washington Department of Anthropology letterhead regarding the portrait for Dr. Boas, and ongoing school affairs.
Date Written / Recorded
06 April 1943, 1943
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Letter
Author / Creator
Viola E. Garfield, 1899-1983
Copyright Message
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Letter from Vladimir G. Simkhovich, May 15, 1934
written by Vladimir G. Simkhovitch, 1874-1959, in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 114]: Franz Boas, 1858-1947, Folder 7. Correspondence: Re: Boas, 1927-1934) (15 May 1934) , 1 page(s)
Handwritten letter from Vladimir G. Simkhovitch, on Vladimir G. Simkhovitch's personal stationery, regarding his inability to contribute to the Boas Portrait Fund due to financial hardships. Letter includes a small note written in pencil at the bottom.
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written by Vladimir G. Simkhovitch, 1874-1959, in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 114]: Franz Boas, 1858-1947, Folder 7. Correspondence: Re: Boas, 1927-1934) (15 May 1934) , 1 page(s)
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Handwritten letter from Vladimir G. Simkhovitch, on Vladimir G. Simkhovitch's personal stationery, regarding his inability to contribute to the Boas Portrait Fund due to financial hardships. Letter includes a small note written in pencil at the bottom.
Date Written / Recorded
15 May 1934, 1934
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Letter
Author / Creator
Vladimir G. Simkhovitch, 1874-1959
Copyright Message
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Letter from Waldemar Kaempffert to Ruth Benedict, January 7, 1943
written by Waldemar Kaempffert, 1877-1956, in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 114]: Franz Boas, 1858-1947, Folder 10. Correspondence: Re: Boas, 1943-1946, 1958) (07 January 1943) , 1 page(s)
Typewritten letter from Waldemar Kaempffert to Ruth Benedict thanks Benedict for her note regarding Kaempffert's editorial on Franz Boas. Written on the letterhead of the New York Times. Dated January 7, 1943.
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written by Waldemar Kaempffert, 1877-1956, in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 114]: Franz Boas, 1858-1947, Folder 10. Correspondence: Re: Boas, 1943-1946, 1958) (07 January 1943) , 1 page(s)
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Typewritten letter from Waldemar Kaempffert to Ruth Benedict thanks Benedict for her note regarding Kaempffert's editorial on Franz Boas. Written on the letterhead of the New York Times. Dated January 7, 1943.
Date Written / Recorded
07 January 1943, 1943
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Letter
Author / Creator
Waldemar Kaempffert, 1877-1956
Person Discussed
Franz Boas, 1858-1942
Copyright Message
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Letter from Waldo G. Leland to Ruth Benedict, October 26, 1946
written by Waldo G. Leland, 1879-1966, in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 114]: Franz Boas, 1858-1947, Folder 10. Correspondence: Re: Boas, 1943-1946, 1958) (26 October 1946) , 1 page(s)
Typewritten letter from Waldo G. Leland, American Council of Learned Societies, to Ruth Benedict informs Benedict that material relating to Franz Boas has been transferred to the American Philosophical Society (which received Boas' personal papers from the Boas family). Leland will forward Benedict's letter regard...
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written by Waldo G. Leland, 1879-1966, in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 114]: Franz Boas, 1858-1947, Folder 10. Correspondence: Re: Boas, 1943-1946, 1958) (26 October 1946) , 1 page(s)
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Typewritten letter from Waldo G. Leland, American Council of Learned Societies, to Ruth Benedict informs Benedict that material relating to Franz Boas has been transferred to the American Philosophical Society (which received Boas' personal papers from the Boas family). Leland will forward Benedict's letter regarding a Boas manuscript to William E. Lingelbach, librarian, American Philosophical Society. Written on the letterhead of the American Co...
Typewritten letter from Waldo G. Leland, American Council of Learned Societies, to Ruth Benedict informs Benedict that material relating to Franz Boas has been transferred to the American Philosophical Society (which received Boas' personal papers from the Boas family). Leland will forward Benedict's letter regarding a Boas manuscript to William E. Lingelbach, librarian, American Philosophical Society. Written on the letterhead of the American Council of Learned Societies. Dated October 26, 1946.
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Date Written / Recorded
26 October 1946, 1946
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Letter
Author / Creator
Waldo G. Leland, 1879-1966
Person Discussed
Franz Boas, 1858-1942, William E. Lingelbach, 1871-1962
Copyright Message
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Letter from Ware Cattell to Ruth Benedict, January 8, 1943
written by Ware Cattell, 1902-, in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 114]: Franz Boas, 1858-1947, Folder 10. Correspondence: Re: Boas, 1943-1946, 1958) (08 January 1943) , 1 page(s)
Typewritten letter from Ware Cattell, Scientific Monthly, to Ruth Benedict asks Benedict for a photograph of Franz Boas to accompany an appreciation written by Professor Loewi [Lowie]. Written on the letterhead of Scientific Monthly, American Association for the Advancement of Science, Smithsonian Institution. Dat...
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written by Ware Cattell, 1902-, in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 114]: Franz Boas, 1858-1947, Folder 10. Correspondence: Re: Boas, 1943-1946, 1958) (08 January 1943) , 1 page(s)
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Typewritten letter from Ware Cattell, Scientific Monthly, to Ruth Benedict asks Benedict for a photograph of Franz Boas to accompany an appreciation written by Professor Loewi [Lowie]. Written on the letterhead of Scientific Monthly, American Association for the Advancement of Science, Smithsonian Institution. Dated January 8, 1943.
Date Written / Recorded
08 January 1943, 1943
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Letter
Author / Creator
Ware Cattell, 1902-
Person Discussed
Franz Boas, 1858-1942, Robert H. Lowie, 1883-1957
Copyright Message
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Letter from Ware Cattell to Ruth Benedict, January 22, 1943
written by Ware Cattell, 1902-, in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 114]: Franz Boas, 1858-1947, Folder 10. Correspondence: Re: Boas, 1943-1946, 1958) (22 January 1943) , 1 page(s)
Typewritten from Ware Cattell, Scientific Monthly, to Ruth Benedict returns Benedict's photograph of Dr. [Franz] Boas with Cattell's thanks. Mentions that the printer will send Benedict a copy of the issue with Dr. [Robert] Lowie's article. Written on the letterhead of Scientific Monthly, American Association for...
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written by Ware Cattell, 1902-, in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 114]: Franz Boas, 1858-1947, Folder 10. Correspondence: Re: Boas, 1943-1946, 1958) (22 January 1943) , 1 page(s)
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Typewritten from Ware Cattell, Scientific Monthly, to Ruth Benedict returns Benedict's photograph of Dr. [Franz] Boas with Cattell's thanks. Mentions that the printer will send Benedict a copy of the issue with Dr. [Robert] Lowie's article. Written on the letterhead of Scientific Monthly, American Association for the Advancement of Science, Smithsonian Institution. Dated January 22, 1943.
Date Written / Recorded
22 January 1943, 1943
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Letter
Author / Creator
Ware Cattell, 1902-
Person Discussed
Robert H. Lowie, 1883-1957, Franz Boas, 1858-1942
Copyright Message
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Letter from William E. Lingelbach to Ruth Benedict, November 18, 1946
written by William E. Lingelbach, 1871-1962, in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 114]: Franz Boas, 1858-1947, Folder 10. Correspondence: Re: Boas, 1943-1946, 1958) (18 November 1946) , 1 page(s)
Typewritten letter from William E. Lingelbach, librarian, American Philosophical Society, to Ruth Benedict thanks Benedict for sending the Boas translations of Chehalis folklore, which will be added to the Boas Collection. Mentions that Dr. [Zellig] Harris and Dr. [Charles F.] Voegelin, who have worked in American...
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written by William E. Lingelbach, 1871-1962, in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 114]: Franz Boas, 1858-1947, Folder 10. Correspondence: Re: Boas, 1943-1946, 1958) (18 November 1946) , 1 page(s)
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Typewritten letter from William E. Lingelbach, librarian, American Philosophical Society, to Ruth Benedict thanks Benedict for sending the Boas translations of Chehalis folklore, which will be added to the Boas Collection. Mentions that Dr. [Zellig] Harris and Dr. [Charles F.] Voegelin, who have worked in American Indian linguistics, will be interested in the manuscript. Written on the letterhead of the American Philosophical Society. Dated Novem...
Typewritten letter from William E. Lingelbach, librarian, American Philosophical Society, to Ruth Benedict thanks Benedict for sending the Boas translations of Chehalis folklore, which will be added to the Boas Collection. Mentions that Dr. [Zellig] Harris and Dr. [Charles F.] Voegelin, who have worked in American Indian linguistics, will be interested in the manuscript. Written on the letterhead of the American Philosophical Society. Dated November 18, 1946.
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Date Written / Recorded
18 November 1946, 1946
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Letter
Author / Creator
William E. Lingelbach, 1871-1962
Person Discussed
Charles F. Voegelin, 1906-1986, Zellig S. Harris, 1909-1992, Franz Boas, 1858-1942
Topic / Theme
American Indians
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Letter from William E. Lingelbach to Ruth Benedict, October 31, 1946
written by William E. Lingelbach, 1871-1962, in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 114]: Franz Boas, 1858-1947, Folder 10. Correspondence: Re: Boas, 1943-1946, 1958) (31 October 1946) , 1 page(s)
Typewritten letter from William E. Lingelbach, librarian, American Philosophical Society, to Ruth Benedict. Regarding the [Franz] Boas manuscript on Chehalis folklore, it appears to be the translation of a text in the Boas Collection at the American Philosophical Society. The society would appreciate adding it to...
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written by William E. Lingelbach, 1871-1962, in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 114]: Franz Boas, 1858-1947, Folder 10. Correspondence: Re: Boas, 1943-1946, 1958) (31 October 1946) , 1 page(s)
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Typewritten letter from William E. Lingelbach, librarian, American Philosophical Society, to Ruth Benedict. Regarding the [Franz] Boas manuscript on Chehalis folklore, it appears to be the translation of a text in the Boas Collection at the American Philosophical Society. The society would appreciate adding it to the Boas Collection. Written on the letterhead of the American Philosophical Society. Dated October 31, 1946.
Date Written / Recorded
31 October 1946, 1946
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Letter
Author / Creator
William E. Lingelbach, 1871-1962
Person Discussed
Franz Boas, 1858-1942
Copyright Message
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Letter from William F. Ogburn to Ruth Benedict, January 15, 1929
written by William F. Ogburn, 1886-1959, in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 114]: Franz Boas, 1858-1947, Folder 7. Correspondence: Re: Boas, 1927-1934) (15 January 1929) , 1 page(s)
Typewritten letter from William F. Ogburn, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, University of Chicago, to Ruth Benedict asks Benedict for a recent photograph of Franz Boas for a carved portrait to be displayed at the University of Chicago's new Social Science Research Building. Also requests information on Ma...
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written by William F. Ogburn, 1886-1959, in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 114]: Franz Boas, 1858-1947, Folder 7. Correspondence: Re: Boas, 1927-1934) (15 January 1929) , 1 page(s)
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Typewritten letter from William F. Ogburn, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, University of Chicago, to Ruth Benedict asks Benedict for a recent photograph of Franz Boas for a carved portrait to be displayed at the University of Chicago's new Social Science Research Building. Also requests information on Margaret Mead's work on daydreams. Written on the letterhead of the Department of Sociology and Anthropology, University of Chicago. Date...
Typewritten letter from William F. Ogburn, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, University of Chicago, to Ruth Benedict asks Benedict for a recent photograph of Franz Boas for a carved portrait to be displayed at the University of Chicago's new Social Science Research Building. Also requests information on Margaret Mead's work on daydreams. Written on the letterhead of the Department of Sociology and Anthropology, University of Chicago. Dated January 15, 1929.
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Date Written / Recorded
15 January 1929, 1929
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Letter
Author / Creator
William F. Ogburn, 1886-1959
Person Discussed
Margaret Mead, 1901-1978, 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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