Géza Róheim Papers, 1929 - 1953

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Géza Róheim Papers, 1929 - 1953

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Papers of Géza Róheim, Hungarian anthropologist who applied psychoanalytic techniques to the study of cultures. Educated in Hungary and Germany, Róheim taught at the University of Budapest until 1938, when he immigrated to the United States. Between 1929 and 1931 he conducted field work in Australia, Melanesia, and Arizona. The collection includes drafts of writings and research materials, including transcriptions of the dreams and stories of Australian aborigines, and a vocabulary of the Normanby Islanders. The papers are divided into two series: WRITINGS and RESEARCH MATERIALS.

0.80 linear feet; (2 archives boxes)

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University of California, San Diego. Geisel Library. Mandeville Special Collections Library.

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Róheim, GGéza, 1891-1953

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Róheim, Géza, 1891-1953

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Hungarian anthropologist, a pioneer in applying psychoanalytic techniques to the study of cultures. His "ontogenetic theory of culture" is considered a major contribution. Born in Budapest in 1891, educated in Hungary and Germany. Studied psychoanalytic theory under Sandor Ferendzi. Served as the first professor of anthropology at the Univ. of Budapest, 1919-1938. Conducted field work in Australia, Melanesia, and Arizona from 1929 to 1931. Emigrated to the United States in 1938 and opened a priv...