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Clumsy Hunter
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 "Clumsy hunter conquered by superior power." Reference to Ute "Council of Animals." 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 "Clumsy hunter conquered by superior power." Reference to Ute "Council of Animals." 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
Hunting, Ute
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Coating Animals Induce Another to Join
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 "Coating animals induce another to join," contain notes and citations on folk tales from the "Uncle Remus" stories by Joel Chandler Harris.
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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 "Coating animals induce another to join," contain notes and citations on folk tales from the "Uncle Remus" stories by Joel Chandler Harris.
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
African Americans
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Cochiti - Gold Hawk
in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 91], Folder 4. Southwest Notes) (1920) , 8 page(s)
Handwritten notes on index cards discuss clans and kivas. References to Cochiti Gold Hawk, curdzi, saints' days, Laguna, and Isleta. Undated.
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in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 91], Folder 4. Southwest Notes) (1920) , 8 page(s)
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Handwritten notes on index cards discuss clans and kivas. References to Cochiti Gold Hawk, curdzi, saints' days, Laguna, and Isleta. Undated.
Date Written / Recorded
1920
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Field notes
Contributor
Ruth Benedict, 1887-1948
Author / Creator
Ruth Benedict, 1887-1948
Topic / Theme
Religious rites and ceremonies, Southern Tiwa, Western Keres, Cochiti
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Cochiti: Twins
in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 95]: American Indian Mythology Field Notes) (1935) , 3 page(s)
These handwritten, undated research notes on three unlined note cards, titled "Cochiti: Twins," contain information about Cochiti myths using this theme, with citations likely for Ruth Benedict's manuscript of "Tales of the Cochiti Indians" (1931). Items noted: Girl prays to Sun to grant a son; reproached by…
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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) , 3 page(s)
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These handwritten, undated research notes on three unlined note cards, titled "Cochiti: Twins," contain information about Cochiti myths using this theme, with citations likely for Ruth Benedict's manuscript of "Tales of the Cochiti Indians" (1931). Items noted: Girl prays to Sun to grant a son; reproached by parents and turned from home. Spider Woman cares for her. Also noted: Tests, lion, giantess, rain.
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
Twins, Cochiti
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Co-Ed Found Murdered in Apache Land Mystery
in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 79], Folder 3. Mescalero Trip: Clippings re: Henrietta Schmerler, 1931), in Daily Mirror, July 25, 1931, p. NA (1931, originally published 1931), 1 page(s)
This is a one-page newspaper clipping from the Daily Mirror, titled, "Co-Ed Found Murdered in Apache Land Mystery", dated July 25, 1931. The article discusses the discovery of the body of Henrietta Schmerler and the circumstances surrounding her death.
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in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 79], Folder 3. Mescalero Trip: Clippings re: Henrietta Schmerler, 1931), in Daily Mirror, July 25, 1931, p. NA (1931, originally published 1931), 1 page(s)
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This is a one-page newspaper clipping from the Daily Mirror, titled, "Co-Ed Found Murdered in Apache Land Mystery", dated July 25, 1931. The article discusses the discovery of the body of Henrietta Schmerler and the circumstances surrounding her death.
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
News story
Contributor
Ruth Benedict, 1887-1948
Author / Creator
Ruth Benedict, 1887-1948
Date Published / Released
1931-07-25, 1931
Person Discussed
Henrietta Schmerler
Topic / Theme
Criminal investigations, Field work for anthropology, Murder, Apaches
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Co-ed Research Worker's Body Found in Canyon
in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 79], Folder 3. Mescalero Trip: Clippings re: Henrietta Schmerler, 1931), in Arizona Republic, 1931, p. NA (1931, originally published 1931), 1 page(s)
This is a one-page news clipping from the Arizona Republic, c. 1931, titled, "Co-Ed Research Worker's Body Found in Canyon". It describes the investigation into the murder of Henrietta Schmerler and the arrest of several individuals in connection with her disappearance and murder.
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in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 79], Folder 3. Mescalero Trip: Clippings re: Henrietta Schmerler, 1931), in Arizona Republic, 1931, p. NA (1931, originally published 1931), 1 page(s)
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This is a one-page news clipping from the Arizona Republic, c. 1931, titled, "Co-Ed Research Worker's Body Found in Canyon". It describes the investigation into the murder of Henrietta Schmerler and the arrest of several individuals in connection with her disappearance and murder.
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
News story
Contributor
Ruth Benedict, 1887-1948
Author / Creator
Ruth Benedict, 1887-1948
Date Published / Released
1931
Person Discussed
Henrietta Schmerler
Topic / Theme
Field work for anthropology, Murder, Apaches
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Cohabitation Instructed at Creation
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)
These handwritten, undated research notes on an unlined note card, titled "Cohabitation Instructed at Creation" (with "Reproduction" as original title but crossed out), contain information about Yuma [Quechan], Quiche [K'iche'] and Atsugewi Indian folk tales using this theme. Citations are given, including one…
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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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These handwritten, undated research notes on an unlined note card, titled "Cohabitation Instructed at Creation" (with "Reproduction" as original title but crossed out), contain information about Yuma [Quechan], Quiche [K'iche'] and Atsugewi Indian folk tales using this theme. Citations are given, including one for "Achomawi and Atsugewi Tales," Roland B. Dixon, Journal of American Folklore, Vol. 21, p. 21. Also noted: marriage.
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
K'iche', Quechan, Atsugewi
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![Cold, Causing [Freezing]](https://d2k5g6qd3t5ep1.cloudfront.net/content/1007988xxx/1007988610/1007988610-size-exact-140x0.jpg "Cold, Causing [Freezing]")
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Cold, Causing [Freezing]
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 an unlined note card titled "Cold, causing" (with "Freezing" as the original title, but crossed out). A citation is given for "Ute Tales," A. L. Kroeber, Journal of American Folklore, Vol. 14, p. 273. In this story Coyote has taken Duck's wife. Duck blows a cold wind through the wall of…
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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 an unlined note card titled "Cold, causing" (with "Freezing" as the original title, but crossed out). A citation is given for "Ute Tales," A. L. Kroeber, Journal of American Folklore, Vol. 14, p. 273. In this story Coyote has taken Duck's wife. Duck blows a cold wind through the wall of Coyote's house, causing him to freeze to death. 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
Death, Ute
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Collection of partial typewritten field notes on various myths and legends
in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 88], Folder 10. Scalp Dance (TS, fragment)) (1937) , 40 page(s)
This document collection is 40 pages of typewritten partial notes with handwritten editorial notes and corrections. A majority of the fragments are titled "Scalp dance" in the upper right of the page.
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in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 88], Folder 10. Scalp Dance (TS, fragment)) (1937) , 40 page(s)
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This document collection is 40 pages of typewritten partial notes with handwritten editorial notes and corrections. A majority of the fragments are titled "Scalp dance" in the upper right of the page.
Date Written / Recorded
1937
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Field notes
Contributor
Ruth Benedict, 1887-1948
Author / Creator
Ruth Benedict, 1887-1948
Topic / Theme
Myths and legends
Copyright Message
Material sourced from the Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, Vassar College. Copyright © 2016 by Mary Catherine Bateson
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Color Acoma drawing
in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 82], Folder 7. Acoma Drawings) (1930) , 1 page(s)
Color drawing of a black, white, green and red geometric design.
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in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 82], Folder 7. Acoma Drawings) (1930) , 1 page(s)
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Color drawing of a black, white, green and red geometric design.
Date Written / Recorded
1930
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Miscellaneous artwork
Contributor
Ruth Benedict, 1887-1948
Author / Creator
Ruth Benedict, 1887-1948
Topic / Theme
Acoma
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Material sourced from the Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, Vassar College. Copyright © 2016 by Mary Catherine Bateson
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