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Letter from Franz Boas to Ruth Benedict, August 11, 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) (11 August 1932) , 2 page(s)
Handwritten letter from Franz Boas to Ruth Benedict, on white unlined paper, regarding past letters both sent and received to and from colleagues by Boas, Native American issues, and news from Augustin.
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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) (11 August 1932) , 2 page(s)
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Handwritten letter from Franz Boas to Ruth Benedict, on white unlined paper, regarding past letters both sent and received to and from colleagues by Boas, Native American issues, and news from Augustin.
Date Written / Recorded
11 August 1932, 1932
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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Letter from Franz Boas to Ruth Benedict, August 12, 1938
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 3. Correspondence: Boas to Benedict, 1933-1938) (12 August 1938) , 1 page(s)
Handwritten letter from Franz Boas to Ruth Benedict, on 230 Franklin Avenue Grantwood, New Jersey stationery, regarding sending money to a colleague that changed their name to protect their work.
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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 3. Correspondence: Boas to Benedict, 1933-1938) (12 August 1938) , 1 page(s)
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Handwritten letter from Franz Boas to Ruth Benedict, on 230 Franklin Avenue Grantwood, New Jersey stationery, regarding sending money to a colleague that changed their name to protect their work.
Date Written / Recorded
12 August 1938, 1938
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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Letter from Franz Boas to Ruth Benedict, August 14, 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) (14 August 1931) , 1 page(s)
Handwritten letter from Franz Boas to Ruth Benedict, on white unlined paper, regarding Boas' conversation with Kirkhoff, and Boas' thoughts on Neo's writings.
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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) (14 August 1931) , 1 page(s)
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Handwritten letter from Franz Boas to Ruth Benedict, on white unlined paper, regarding Boas' conversation with Kirkhoff, and Boas' thoughts on Neo's writings.
Date Written / Recorded
14 August 1931, 1931
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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Letter from Franz Boas to Ruth Benedict, August 14, 1934
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 3. Correspondence: Boas to Benedict, 1933-1938) (14 August 1934) , 2 page(s)
Handwritten letter from Franz Boas to Ruth Benedict, on Columbia University Department of Anthropology letterhead, regarding a previously enclosed letter from Farthenthal, financial matters for various projects, committee matters, and projects with Columbia.
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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 3. Correspondence: Boas to Benedict, 1933-1938) (14 August 1934) , 2 page(s)
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Handwritten letter from Franz Boas to Ruth Benedict, on Columbia University Department of Anthropology letterhead, regarding a previously enclosed letter from Farthenthal, financial matters for various projects, committee matters, and projects with Columbia.
Date Written / Recorded
14 August 1934, 1934
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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Letter from Franz Boas to Ruth Benedict, August 17, 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) (17 August 1940) , 1 page(s)
Handwritten letter from Franz Boas to Ruth Benedict, on unlined white paper, regarding a note Boas was writing for the Nation.
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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) (17 August 1940) , 1 page(s)
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Handwritten letter from Franz Boas to Ruth Benedict, on unlined white paper, regarding a note Boas was writing for the Nation.
Date Written / Recorded
17 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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Letter from Franz Boas to Ruth Benedict, August 18, 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) (18 August 1931) , 1 page(s)
Handwritten letter from Franz Boas to Ruth Benedict, on white unlined paper, regarding a letter from Augustin concerning financial matters.
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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) (18 August 1931) , 1 page(s)
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Handwritten letter from Franz Boas to Ruth Benedict, on white unlined paper, regarding a letter from Augustin concerning financial matters.
Date Written / Recorded
18 August 1931, 1931
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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Letter from Franz Boas to Ruth Benedict, August 18, 1936
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 3. Correspondence: Boas to Benedict, 1933-1938) (18 August 1936) , 2 page(s)
Handwritten letter from Franz Boas to Ruth Benedict, on white unlined paper, regarding Boas' health and daily life, and a previously enclosed letter.
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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 3. Correspondence: Boas to Benedict, 1933-1938) (18 August 1936) , 2 page(s)
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Handwritten letter from Franz Boas to Ruth Benedict, on white unlined paper, regarding Boas' health and daily life, and a previously enclosed letter.
Date Written / Recorded
18 August 1936, 1936
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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Letter from Franz Boas to Ruth Benedict, August 21, 1929
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 1. Correspondence: Boas to Benedict, 1922-1930) (21 August 1929) , 3 page(s)
Handwritten letter from Franz Boas to Ruth Benedict, on unlined white paper, regarding past correspondence, a visit with the Steiners, and Boas reconnecting with individuals he met as a student in Germany.
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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 1. Correspondence: Boas to Benedict, 1922-1930) (21 August 1929) , 3 page(s)
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Handwritten letter from Franz Boas to Ruth Benedict, on unlined white paper, regarding past correspondence, a visit with the Steiners, and Boas reconnecting with individuals he met as a student in Germany.
Date Written / Recorded
21 August 1929, 1929
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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Letter from Franz Boas to Ruth Benedict, August 23, 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) (23 August 1931) , 1 page(s)
Handwritten letter from Franz Boas to Ruth Benedict, on white unlined paper, regarding news on fellow colleagues, and Boas' current anthropology project.
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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) (23 August 1931) , 1 page(s)
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Handwritten letter from Franz Boas to Ruth Benedict, on white unlined paper, regarding news on fellow colleagues, and Boas' current anthropology project.
Date Written / Recorded
23 August 1931, 1931
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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Letter from Franz Boas to Ruth Benedict, August 23, 1934
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 3. Correspondence: Boas to Benedict, 1933-1938) (23 August 1934) , 1 page(s)
Handwritten letter from Franz Boas to Ruth Benedict, on white unlined paper, regarding the tale of deserted children, and the play of imagination as a 'common theme in America.' Boas goes on to say that it is, 'a style of narration that may have exacted it's influence regardless of cultural patterns'- similar to t...
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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 3. Correspondence: Boas to Benedict, 1933-1938) (23 August 1934) , 1 page(s)
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Handwritten letter from Franz Boas to Ruth Benedict, on white unlined paper, regarding the tale of deserted children, and the play of imagination as a 'common theme in America.' Boas goes on to say that it is, 'a style of narration that may have exacted it's influence regardless of cultural patterns'- similar to theme of the 'bad stepmother in Europe.' Letter includes a handwritten note in the top left corner.
Date Written / Recorded
23 August 1934, 1934
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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