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MS 2010-18 Phoebe Ottenberg research notes

Summary

Collection ID:
NAA.MS2010-18
Creators:
Ottenberg, Phoebe
Dates:
1952-1960
Languages:
Some material in
Ibo
.
Physical Description:
2 Items
linear inches.
Repository:

Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents
Consists of the research notes of Dr. Phoebe Ottenberg Miller, relating to her field work among the Igbo in Afikpo, Nigeria, circa 1952-1960.

Biographical / Historical

Biographical / Historical
Dr. Phoebe Ottenberg received her Ph.D. in anthropology from Northwestern University. She received an Area Research Fellowship from the Social Science Council in support of her work among the Afikpo Igbo in Nigeria. Ottenberg was also co-editor of the book Cultures and Societies of Africa (1960).

Administration

Custodial History
Donated by Simon Ottenberg.

Using the Collection

Citation
Manuscript 2010-18, National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution.

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Local Numbers

Local Numbers
NAA MS 2010-18


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