Papers, 1701-1977.

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Papers, 1701-1977.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/38446707

This collection reflects the career of Frederick A. Peterson, a Mesoamerican archaeologist who focused his research on Mexico. Correspondence; anthropological and archaeological research, manuscripts from his book, Ancient Mexico; and eighteenth and nineteenth-century Spanish documents make up the bulk of the collection. The collection is divided into five series: I. Correspondence; II. Clippings and legal papers; III. Research and publications; IV. Spanish language documents; and V. Archaeology, anthropology, and miscellaneous personal papers. The correspondence series contains business and personal letters from colleagues including Richard S. MacNeish. The Research and publications series includes hand-drawn illustrations copied from Mayan codices.

6 boxes (6 cu. ft.) + 1 oversize folder

eng,

spa,

University of New Mexico-Main Campus

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University of New Mexico-Main Campus

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Peterson, Frederick A.

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Born in 1920. Received M.A. in Anthropology and Latin America n Studies from the University of the Americas. Much of his professional career was spent in field excavations and expeditions in Mexico. His most noted publication is the book, Ancient Mexico, published in 1959. From the description of Papers, 1701-1977. (University of New Mexico-Main Campus). WorldCat record id: 38446707 ...