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'But Thinking Makes It So' 512
in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 91], Folder 20. Indian Mythology, Ethics -- Notes) (1929) , 13 page(s)
Thirteen pages, mostly lined legal paper, contain hand-written notes and other material apparently related to an analysis of ethics in Shakespeare's 'Hamlet.' The first page contains a partial quote from the play: [There is nothing either good or bad] 'But thinking makes it so.' Several pages contain a partial…
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in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 91], Folder 20. Indian Mythology, Ethics -- Notes) (1929) , 13 page(s)
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Thirteen pages, mostly lined legal paper, contain hand-written notes and other material apparently related to an analysis of ethics in Shakespeare's 'Hamlet.' The first page contains a partial quote from the play: [There is nothing either good or bad] 'But thinking makes it so.' Several pages contain a partial manuscript of the Hamlet analysis; some have one or two lines of related notes and two pages are blank. Number references, generally in…
Thirteen pages, mostly lined legal paper, contain hand-written notes and other material apparently related to an analysis of ethics in Shakespeare's 'Hamlet.' The first page contains a partial quote from the play: [There is nothing either good or bad] 'But thinking makes it so.' Several pages contain a partial manuscript of the Hamlet analysis; some have one or two lines of related notes and two pages are blank. Number references, generally in the 500s, seem not to be to lines in the play, but may refer to pages in an unspecified work. One page, the third, is a library call slip for 'Die Anthropophagie' (Cannibalism) by German geographer and ethnologist Richard Andree.
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Date Written / Recorded
1929
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Research notes
Contributor
Ruth Benedict, 1887-1948
Author / Creator
Ruth Benedict, 1887-1948
Topic / Theme
Ethics
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Material sourced from the Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, Vassar College. Copyright © 2016 by Mary Catherine Bateson
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Butterfly Lure
in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 96]: Serrano Field Trip Notes) (1922) , 2 page(s)
These handwritten, undated research notes on the front and back of an unlined note card, titled "Butterfly lure," contain information about myths using this theme in the Laguna [Western Keres], Navaho, Tewa, and Zuni cultures. The notes regarding the Laguna myth state, "'Sun youth' entices the four 'bashful'…
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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) , 2 page(s)
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These handwritten, undated research notes on the front and back of an unlined note card, titled "Butterfly lure," contain information about myths using this theme in the Laguna [Western Keres], Navaho, Tewa, and Zuni cultures. The notes regarding the Laguna myth state, "'Sun youth' entices the four 'bashful' maidens with his butterfly." On the Navaho myth: "Maidens who may not enter sunshine." Brief citations are given, including one for "Zuñi…
These handwritten, undated research notes on the front and back of an unlined note card, titled "Butterfly lure," contain information about myths using this theme in the Laguna [Western Keres], Navaho, Tewa, and Zuni cultures. The notes regarding the Laguna myth state, "'Sun youth' entices the four 'bashful' maidens with his butterfly." On the Navaho myth: "Maidens who may not enter sunshine." Brief citations are given, including one for "Zuñi Tales," Edward L. Handy, Journal of American Folklore, Vol. 31, p. 457. In this story, a maiden chases a butterfly to capture its beautiful design. The butterfly turns into a girl who gives her baskets with such a design, which is why the rain-priests use these designs for their prayer baskets.
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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
Zuni, Tewa, Navajo, Western Keres
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Butterfly lure
in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 85], Folder 1. Zuñi Notes) (1925) , 2 page(s)
Two undated half-pages, typed and hand-written, headed "Butterfly lure" contain references from Handy, Boas, et al. to variations on a common myth motif of chasing a butterfly, as told by certain tribes, including the Zuni and Navaho.
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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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Two undated half-pages, typed and hand-written, headed "Butterfly lure" contain references from Handy, Boas, et al. to variations on a common myth motif of chasing a butterfly, as told by certain tribes, including the Zuni and Navaho.
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, Tewa, Navajo, Western Keres, Zuni
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C... Hare
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 note on the Tepecanos cites J. Alden Mason and Aurelio M. Espinosa, 'Folk-Tales of the Tepecanos' in 'Journal of American Folklore,' Vol. 27, p. 188. Additional notation: 'combination of fox-helper and Iron John.' 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 note on the Tepecanos cites J. Alden Mason and Aurelio M. Espinosa, 'Folk-Tales of the Tepecanos' in 'Journal of American Folklore,' Vol. 27, p. 188. Additional notation: 'combination of fox-helper and Iron John.' 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
Southwestern Tepehuan
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C- & snake
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 recounts a myth and contains information on: Coyote, coils, tricks, pollen, head, tongue, tail, fire.
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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 recounts a myth and contains information on: Coyote, coils, tricks, pollen, head, tongue, tail, fire.
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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Cactus drinking
in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 80], Folder 5. Pima Mythology - Notes) (1927) , 3 page(s)
This is a set of handwritten notes on the topic of cactus drinking in relation to a harvest festival.
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in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 80], Folder 5. Pima Mythology - Notes) (1927) , 3 page(s)
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This is a set of handwritten notes on the topic of cactus drinking in relation to a harvest festival.
Date Written / Recorded
1927
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Field notes
Contributor
Ruth Benedict, 1887-1948
Author / Creator
Ruth Benedict, 1887-1948
Topic / Theme
Myths and legends, Pima
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Calumniated Wife
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 very brief, handwritten, undated research notes on an unlined note card contain only the title "Calumniated Wife."
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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 very brief, handwritten, undated research notes on an unlined note card contain only the title "Calumniated Wife."
Date Written / Recorded
1922
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Research notes
Contributor
Ruth Benedict, 1887-1948
Author / Creator
Ruth Benedict, 1887-1948
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Cannibal Dish Refused
in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 95]: American Indian Mythology Field Notes) (1935) , 1 page(s)
Handwritten notes on unlined note card titled "Cannibal dish refused." Also noted: Old Man Owl's, 2 girls, skull. Includes citations. Undated.
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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) , 1 page(s)
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Handwritten notes on unlined note card titled "Cannibal dish refused." Also noted: Old Man Owl's, 2 girls, skull. 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
Cannibalism, Northern Shoshone
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Cannibal Eagle, ccont. Descent of Cliff.
in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 85], Folder 1. Zuñi Notes) (1925) , 1 page(s)
An undated half-page, typed and hand-written, headed "Cannibal Eagle, cont. - Descent of Cliff," contains bibliographical references to common myth themes and figures, as told by the Zuni,Sia, Cochiti and other people.
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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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An undated half-page, typed and hand-written, headed "Cannibal Eagle, cont. - Descent of Cliff," contains bibliographical references to common myth themes and figures, as told by the Zuni,Sia, Cochiti and other people.
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, Cochiti, Zia, Zuni
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Cannibal Escape
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 note cites James Owen Dorsey, 'The Ȼegiha Language' in 'Contributions to North American Ethnology,' Vol. 6, p. 284: Man falls in with a bad man (Snake) who has a heap of bones of men he has killed. An old woman tells him to kill her and gives him magic moccasins. Snake Man follows him as a snake…
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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 note cites James Owen Dorsey, 'The Ȼegiha Language' in 'Contributions to North American Ethnology,' Vol. 6, p. 284: Man falls in with a bad man (Snake) who has a heap of bones of men he has killed. An old woman tells him to kill her and gives him magic moccasins. Snake Man follows him as a snake. Becomes fish and gives false directions. Becomes eddy and drowns snake. 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
Ponca
Copyright Message
Material sourced from the Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, Vassar College. Copyright © 2016 by Mary Catherine Bateson
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