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Letter from Elsie Clews Parsons to Dr. Benedict, November 6, 1936
written by Elsie Clews Parsons, 1875-1941, in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 114]: Franz Boas, 1858-1947, Folder 8. Correspondence: Re: Boas, 1935-1936) (06 November 1936) , 2 page(s)
Typed letter from Elsie Clews Parsons to Dr. Benedict, on blank white paper, regarding the Chan Kom review, possibly meeting up, sending Dr. Boas $1,500 for his work, the distribution of the Antilles, vol. 2, and the progress and distribution of other projects.
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written by Elsie Clews Parsons, 1875-1941, in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 114]: Franz Boas, 1858-1947, Folder 8. Correspondence: Re: Boas, 1935-1936) (06 November 1936) , 2 page(s)
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Typed letter from Elsie Clews Parsons to Dr. Benedict, on blank white paper, regarding the Chan Kom review, possibly meeting up, sending Dr. Boas $1,500 for his work, the distribution of the Antilles, vol. 2, and the progress and distribution of other projects.
Date Written / Recorded
06 November 1936, 1936
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Letter
Author / Creator
Elsie Clews Parsons, 1875-1941
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Letter from Ernst P. Boas to Ruth Benedict, February 3, 1943
written by Ernst Boas, 1891-1955, 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) (03 February 1943) , 1 page(s)
Typewritten letter from Ernst P. Boas to Ruth Benedict encloses [Franz Boas'] unfinished manuscript on the ethnology of the Kwakiutl. Boas expresses his thanks and that of his sister Helene for Benedict's willingness to edit the manuscript for publication. Written on the letterhead of the Department of Anthropolog...
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written by Ernst Boas, 1891-1955, 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) (03 February 1943) , 1 page(s)
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Typewritten letter from Ernst P. Boas to Ruth Benedict encloses [Franz Boas'] unfinished manuscript on the ethnology of the Kwakiutl. Boas expresses his thanks and that of his sister Helene for Benedict's willingness to edit the manuscript for publication. Written on the letterhead of the Department of Anthropology, Columbia University. Dated February 3, 1943.
Date Written / Recorded
03 February 1943, 1943
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Letter
Author / Creator
Ernst Boas, 1891-1955
Person Discussed
Franz Boas, 1858-1942
Topic / Theme
Kwakiutl
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Letter from Ernst P. Boas to Ruth Benedict, October 2, 1943
written by Ernst Boas, 1891-1955, 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) (02 October 1943) , 1 page(s)
Typewritten letter from Ernst Boas to Ruth Benedict discusses money in an Ethnological Society fund. Boas believes the money was used to pay Ducia's salary for statistical work. Also mentions Mr. Warburg and Bertha Edel. Thanks Benedict for putting in a good word on the manuscript with Macmillan and for her contri...
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written by Ernst Boas, 1891-1955, 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) (02 October 1943) , 1 page(s)
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Typewritten letter from Ernst Boas to Ruth Benedict discusses money in an Ethnological Society fund. Boas believes the money was used to pay Ducia's salary for statistical work. Also mentions Mr. Warburg and Bertha Edel. Thanks Benedict for putting in a good word on the manuscript with Macmillan and for her contribution to the memorial issue of 'American Anthropologist.' Written on the stationery of Ernst P. Boas, M.D. Dated October 2, 1943.
Date Written / Recorded
02 October 1943, 1943
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Letter
Author / Creator
Ernst Boas, 1891-1955
Person Discussed
Franz Boas, 1858-1942
Copyright Message
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Letter from Estelle to Ruth, undated
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) (1930) , 2 page(s)
Handwritten letter from Estelle to Ruth, on unlined White Plains, N.Y. letterhead, regarding a previously enclosed photo of Franz Boas, and Estelle's possible visit to Ruth before an upcoming trip to Mexico.
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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) (1930) , 2 page(s)
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Handwritten letter from Estelle to Ruth, on unlined White Plains, N.Y. letterhead, regarding a previously enclosed photo of Franz Boas, and Estelle's possible visit to Ruth before an upcoming trip to Mexico.
Date Written / Recorded
1930
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Letter
Copyright Message
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Letter from Esther to Ruth Benedict, undated
in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 86], Folder 13. Blackfoot Field Trip, 1939) (1939) , 4 page(s)
This is a handwritten letter, probably written in 1939, from Esther to Ruth Benedict. The letterhead gives a New York City address for Esther. In the letter, Esther discusses Ruth's decision to remain in California and focus on her writing. She also discusses some research on American Indians.
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in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 86], Folder 13. Blackfoot Field Trip, 1939) (1939) , 4 page(s)
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This is a handwritten letter, probably written in 1939, from Esther to Ruth Benedict. The letterhead gives a New York City address for Esther. In the letter, Esther discusses Ruth's decision to remain in California and focus on her writing. She also discusses some research on American Indians.
Date Written / Recorded
1939
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Letter
Topic / Theme
Field work for anthropology, Kin relationships, Comanche, Blackfoot
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Letter from Frank D. Fackenthal to Ruth Benedict, January 29, 1932
written by Frank D. Fackenthal, 1883-1968, in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 79], Folder 12. Mescalero Trip: Correspondence re: Henrietta Schmerler, 1931-1932) (29 January 1932) , 1 page(s)
This is a one-page typewritten letter from Frank D. Fackenthal at Columbia University in New York, to Ruth Benedict, dated January 29, 1932. This letter discusses his signing, with misgivings, of a letter to Mr. Schmerler.
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written by Frank D. Fackenthal, 1883-1968, in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 79], Folder 12. Mescalero Trip: Correspondence re: Henrietta Schmerler, 1931-1932) (29 January 1932) , 1 page(s)
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This is a one-page typewritten letter from Frank D. Fackenthal at Columbia University in New York, to Ruth Benedict, dated January 29, 1932. This letter discusses his signing, with misgivings, of a letter to Mr. Schmerler.
Date Written / Recorded
29 January 1932, 1932
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Letter
Author / Creator
Frank D. Fackenthal, 1883-1968
Person Discussed
Henrietta Schmerler
Copyright Message
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Letter from Frank D. Fackenthal to Ruth Benedict, November 10, 1934
written by Frank D. Fackenthal, 1883-1968, 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) (10 November 1934) , 1 page(s)
Typewritten letter from Frank D. Fackenthal to Ruth Benedict grants permission to hang the Franz Boas portrait in the psychology-anthropology library in the Schermerhorn Extenstion. Written on the letterhead of the Secretary of the University, Columbia. Dated November 10, 1934.
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written by Frank D. Fackenthal, 1883-1968, 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) (10 November 1934) , 1 page(s)
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Typewritten letter from Frank D. Fackenthal to Ruth Benedict grants permission to hang the Franz Boas portrait in the psychology-anthropology library in the Schermerhorn Extenstion. Written on the letterhead of the Secretary of the University, Columbia. Dated November 10, 1934.
Date Written / Recorded
10 November 1934, 1934
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Letter
Author / Creator
Frank D. Fackenthal, 1883-1968
Person Discussed
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 Dr. Ruth F. Benedict, June 6, 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) (06 June 1932) , 1 page(s)
Handwritten letter from Franz Boas to Ruth Benedict, on Columbia University Department if Anthropology letterhead, regarding Wagner's plans to be in New York for the summer, possibly seeing him in Germany, and making plans to send him money from Acculturation or the Rockefeller money. Letter includes a handwritten...
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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) (06 June 1932) , 1 page(s)
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Handwritten letter from Franz Boas to Ruth Benedict, on Columbia University Department if Anthropology letterhead, regarding Wagner's plans to be in New York for the summer, possibly seeing him in Germany, and making plans to send him money from Acculturation or the Rockefeller money. Letter includes a handwritten note at the bottom about being spoiled from G.B.
Date Written / Recorded
06 June 1932, 1932
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Letter
Author / Creator
Franz Boas, 1858-1942
Copyright Message
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Letter from Franz Boas to Ruth Benedict, August 1, 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) (01 August 1931) , 1 page(s)
Handwritten letter from Franz Boas to Ruth Benedict, on Hotel Continental stationery, regarding Boas' concern relating to 'the fate of Henrietta.'
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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) (01 August 1931) , 1 page(s)
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Handwritten letter from Franz Boas to Ruth Benedict, on Hotel Continental stationery, regarding Boas' concern relating to 'the fate of Henrietta.'
Date Written / Recorded
01 August 1931, 1931
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Letter
Author / Creator
Franz Boas, 1858-1942
Copyright Message
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Letter from Franz Boas to Ruth Benedict, August 9, 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) (09 August 1940) , 1 page(s)
Handwritten letter from Franz Boas to Ruth Benedict, on unlined white paper, regarding work that has come up, Boas' recent visit to New York, and upcoming trips for Benedict.
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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) (09 August 1940) , 1 page(s)
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Handwritten letter from Franz Boas to Ruth Benedict, on unlined white paper, regarding work that has come up, Boas' recent visit to New York, and upcoming trips for Benedict.
Date Written / Recorded
09 August 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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