Theos Casimir Bernard collection, ca. 1932-1987.

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Theos Casimir Bernard collection, ca. 1932-1987.

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Photocopies of papers associated with the life of Theos Bernard primarily between 1932 and 1939. Present are one Bernard student paper on Mysticism and several research papers dealing with the time he spent near Acoma Pueblo studying Native Americans. Most significant to the collection are items associated with his trip to India and Tibet in 1936 - 1938 including his journal and correspondence to his wife Viola after their separation in India. Additional folders documenting Viola's participation in the trip to India are also present. Folder 42 contains a portrait of Bernard.

1.5 linear ft. (3 boxes)

Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division

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SNAC Resource ID: 7943748

Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division

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Bernard, Theos, 1908-....

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Theos Casimir Bernard (1908-1947), explorer and scholar of religion. From the description of Theos Bernard papers, 1884-1998 (bulk 1935-1947). (University of California, Berkeley). WorldCat record id: 77548262 Biographical note: Theos Casimir Bernard, known as the White Lama, was born Dec. 10, 1908 in Los Angeles, CA. He attended the University of Arizona and received a degree in 1934. He received a MA degree from Columbia University in Philosophy in 1936 and a PhD in 1943. ...