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Baby as Provider - Conceals His Success
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 notes compare Moapa ('The Old Woman's Grandson'), Serrano ('Morongo Clan Story'), and Diegueño myths. All include references to seeing babies' tracks. Diegueño source: Constance Goddard DuBois, Mythology of the Mission Indians (Journal of American Folklore, Vol. 19), p. 147. 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 notes compare Moapa ('The Old Woman's Grandson'), Serrano ('Morongo Clan Story'), and Diegueño myths. All include references to seeing babies' tracks. Diegueño source: Constance Goddard DuBois, Mythology of the Mission Indians (Journal of American Folklore, Vol. 19), p. 147. 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
Serrano, Kumiai, Southern Paiute
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Back in Owner's Lodge
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 on returning to a lodge cites Robert Lowie, 'Myths and Traditions of the Crow Indians' in 'Anthropological Papers of the American Museum of Natural History,' Vol. 25, p. 20, and Clark Wissler and D. C. Duvall, 'Mythology of the Blackfoot Indians' in 'Anthropological Papers of the American Museum o...
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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)
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Handwritten note on returning to a lodge cites Robert Lowie, 'Myths and Traditions of the Crow Indians' in 'Anthropological Papers of the American Museum of Natural History,' Vol. 25, p. 20, and Clark Wissler and D. C. Duvall, 'Mythology of the Blackfoot Indians' in 'Anthropological Papers of the American Museum of Natural History,' Vol. 2, p. 31. Also mentions Kutenai (no citation). Lowie citation includes reference to 'pouch warriors.' 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
Kutenai, Blackfoot, Crow
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Back in Same Hole
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 "Back in same hole," (with previous title, "Man and the Serpent," crossed out), contain information about a folk tale using this theme. A citation is given for "Notes on Mexican Folk-Lore," Franz Boas, Journal of American Folklore, Vol. 25,...
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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 "Back in same hole," (with previous title, "Man and the Serpent," crossed out), contain information about a folk tale using this theme. A citation is given for "Notes on Mexican Folk-Lore," Franz Boas, Journal of American Folklore, Vol. 25, p. 209. This story is part of the Rabbit cycle. Also noted: Aesop.
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
Zapotec
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Bad food preferred
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 90 - descent from cliff of Cannibal Eagle. In contains information on: blind, cactus berries.
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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 90 - descent from cliff of Cannibal Eagle. In contains information on: blind, cactus berries.
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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Bad Food Preferred
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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Bulu - George Schwab, 'Bulu Tales' in 'Journal of American Folklore,' Vol. 32, p. 436: A trick of Turtle's to get all the game (leaves gall in it).
Shoshone - Robert H. Lowie, 'The Northern Shoshone' in 'Anthropological Papers of the American Museum of Natural History,' Vol. 2, p. 244: Co...
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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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Bulu - George Schwab, 'Bulu Tales' in 'Journal of American Folklore,' Vol. 32, p. 436: A trick of Turtle's to get all the game (leaves gall in it).
Shoshone - Robert H. Lowie, 'The Northern Shoshone' in 'Anthropological Papers of the American Museum of Natural History,' Vol. 2, p. 244: Coyote given offal, prefers it.
Hopi [no citation given].
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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
Topic / Theme
Hopi, Northern Shoshone, Bulu
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Bad Food Preferred
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 notes on a Hopi myth about 'reciprocating hosts' cite H.R. Voth, 'Traditions of the Hopi' ('Field Columbian Museum Anthropological Series,' Vol. 8), p. 232: Hawk doesn't like Crow's cooked bull snake. When Crow visits, Hawk serves intestines and rabbit skins, which Crow eats. Notation: Compare explanat...
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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 notes on a Hopi myth about 'reciprocating hosts' cite H.R. Voth, 'Traditions of the Hopi' ('Field Columbian Museum Anthropological Series,' Vol. 8), p. 232: Hawk doesn't like Crow's cooked bull snake. When Crow visits, Hawk serves intestines and rabbit skins, which Crow eats. Notation: Compare explanatory tales. 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
Hopi
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Bad Songs
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 citation - 'Indeed the songs are very bad' - from Stephen Return Riggs, 'Dakota Grammar, Texts, and Ethnography' in 'Contributions to North American Ethnology,' Vol. 9, p. 113. Also mentions Navajo and Ute (no citations). 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 citation - 'Indeed the songs are very bad' - from Stephen Return Riggs, 'Dakota Grammar, Texts, and Ethnography' in 'Contributions to North American Ethnology,' Vol. 9, p. 113. Also mentions Navajo and Ute (no citations). Undated.
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
Stephen Return Riggs, 1812-1883
Topic / Theme
Dakota, Ute, Navajo
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Badger as Dr.
in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 85], Folder 1. Zuñi Notes) (1925) , 2 page(s)
Handwritten Zuñi notes written on unlined sheets regarding Badger as Dr. The Lejune, Hopi, Ute, and Moapa tribes are mentioned.
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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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Handwritten Zuñi notes written on unlined sheets regarding Badger as Dr. The Lejune, Hopi, Ute, and Moapa tribes are mentioned.
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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Badger Brings Back to Life
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 a lined note card titled "Badger brings back to life," re: American Indian folk tales which feature this plot element, and the tribes associated with each. Tribes noted include the Laguna [Western Keres], Hopi, Navajo, Moapa [Southern Paiute], Jicarilla, and Yuma [Quechan...
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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 a lined note card titled "Badger brings back to life," re: American Indian folk tales which feature this plot element, and the tribes associated with each. Tribes noted include the Laguna [Western Keres], Hopi, Navajo, Moapa [Southern Paiute], Jicarilla, and Yuma [Quechan]. 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
Quechan, Jicarilla, Southern Paiute, Navajo, Hopi, Western Keres
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Badger Wives
in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 95]: American Indian Mythology Field Notes) (1930) , 2 page(s)
Handwritten note on index card cites Edward Sapir, 'Texts of the Kaibab Paiutes and Uintah Utes,' No. 13, 'The Badger People Wage War Against Wolf and Coyote': Coyote drives deer for his companions Wolf and Panther. Coyote kills two fawns; Wolf and Panther kill two bucks. Wives of the Badger People see a campfire...
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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) (1930) , 2 page(s)
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Handwritten note on index card cites Edward Sapir, 'Texts of the Kaibab Paiutes and Uintah Utes,' No. 13, 'The Badger People Wage War Against Wolf and Coyote': Coyote drives deer for his companions Wolf and Panther. Coyote kills two fawns; Wolf and Panther kill two bucks. Wives of the Badger People see a campfire in the distance and go to it. Coyote takes them as his wives. Badger people declare war. Coyote sends back the wives, who give birth to...
Handwritten note on index card cites Edward Sapir, 'Texts of the Kaibab Paiutes and Uintah Utes,' No. 13, 'The Badger People Wage War Against Wolf and Coyote': Coyote drives deer for his companions Wolf and Panther. Coyote kills two fawns; Wolf and Panther kill two bucks. Wives of the Badger People see a campfire in the distance and go to it. Coyote takes them as his wives. Badger people declare war. Coyote sends back the wives, who give birth to children along the way. Bluejay People urge a fight with bows and arrows; Coyote is killed. Wolf and Panther fight Bluejays, then return home. While walking someone tilts the bow stuck through Coyote's anus and he rises, saying he must have been sleeping. Undated.
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Date Written / Recorded
1930
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Research notes
Contributor
Ruth Benedict, 1887-1948
Author / Creator
Ruth Benedict, 1887-1948
Topic / Theme
Southern Paiute, Ute
Copyright Message
Material sourced from the Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, Vassar College. Copyright © 2016 by Mary Catherine Bateson
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