McAllester, David P. (David Park), 1916-2006

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Birth 1916-06-08
Death 2006-04-30

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David Park McAllester was professor of Anthropology and Music at Wesleyan University from 1947 to 1986. He studied and wrote about the rites and ceremonies of the Navajo Indians and was a co-founder of the Society for Ethnomusicology.

From the description of David McAllester papers, 1940 - 1996. (Wesleyan University). WorldCat record id: 166275254

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Subjects:

  • Blessingway (Navajo rite)
  • Cultural property
  • Ethnomusicology
  • Indians of North America
  • Navajo Indians
  • Navajo Indians
  • Navajo Indians
  • Peyote songs
  • World War, 1939-1945

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