Frank G. Speck papers, 1903-1950

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Frank G. Speck papers, 1903-1950

1903-1950

This diverse collection contains correspondence, writings, drawings and photographs, maps, and movie film on the Indians of the Eastern Woodlands, especially the Algonkin, Catawba, Cherokee, Creek, Delaware, Eskimos, Houma, Iroquois, Montagnais, Muskhogean, Nanticoke, Nascapee, Penobscot, Powhatan, and Yuchi. There are notes and formal studies of social structure, hunting territories, economic behavior, religion, language, myths, dances, genealogies, medicine, wampum, natural history, and physical measurements. Some of the material was published, but much was not. Included.

28.5 linear feet

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