Papers, 1897-1909.

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Papers, 1897-1909.

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Collection includes Du Bois' research notes and correspondence on Luiseño and Diegueño Indians in Mesa Grande, Mesa Campo and Mesa Pala in Southern California. Du Bois' interests ranged from religion and games to arts and industries of these Indians. Correspondents include Alfred Kroeber, Mary C.B. Watkins, John S. Lockwood, and Edward H. Davis. A calendar summarizes contents of each letter. Her research notes describe myths, religious beliefs, basketry, sand painting, history of Mission Indians, dances, linguistics, and her philosophy for understanding American Indians. Her research notes also contain texts of legends told to her by Indians. Also, text of speech about Mission Indian myths, musical scores to their songs and dances, manuscripts of many of her papers, reprints of articles, and news clippings about California Indians. Daybooks concern her daily field work operations; some writings refer to her attempts to secure United States government relief to Mission Indians. There are also programs for anthropological meetings. A list of 213 questions she typically asked in the field is of special interest.

2.4 cubic ft.

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Du Bois, Constance Goddard.

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Anthropologist who conducted research among Indians of Southern California. From the description of Papers, 1897-1909. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155480550 ...

Kroeber, A. L. (Alfred Louis), 1876-1960

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Alfred L. Kroeber was an anthropologist. He taught anthropology at the University of California, 1901-1946, and was curator, 1908-1925, and director, 1925-1946, of the University's anthropological museum. From the description of Yana vocabulary and grammatical notes, 1911-1912. (American Philosophical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 86165433 Anthropologist. From the description of Anthropology : mss., 1948. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 85185772 A...

Lockwood, John, Sir, -1965

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Epithet: Mrs; of Dublin British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000569.0x0001df ...

Watkins, Mary S.

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Davis, Edward Hughesdon

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Collector of artifacts for Museum of the American Indian, Heye Foundation. From the description of Field notes and sketchbooks, [ca. 1912]-1944. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155480512 ...