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National Anthropological Archives
MS 2496 William E. Myer sketch of a clay model of a mound in Tennessee, undated
Summary
- Collection ID:
- NAA.MS2496
- Creators:
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Myer, William Edward, 1862-1923
- Dates:
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undated
- Languages:
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No linguistic content; Not applicable.
- Physical Description:
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1 Drawings (visual works)pencil and watercolor14.75 x 12.5 inches
- Repository:
- Container:
- 2496
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of one (1) drawing of an unidentified mound in Tennessee.
Please note that the contents of the collection and the language and terminology used reflect the context and culture of the time of its creation. As an historical document, its contents may be at odds with contemporary views and terminology and considered offensive today. The information within this collection does not reflect the views of the Smithsonian Institution or National Anthropological Archives, but is available in its original form to facilitate research.
Biographical Note
Biographical Note
William Edward Myer (1862-1923) was a Special Archaeologist with Bureau of American Ethnology from 1917-1923. He mapped, surveyed, and conducted excavations at several significant archaeological sites in Tennessee, including Mound Bottom in Cheatham County, Gordontown in Davidson County, Pinson Mounds in Madison County, Castalian Springs in Sumner County, and Fewkes in Williamson County.
Administration
Processing Information
Previously titled: "Artificial Mound in Tennessee Drawing."
Digital Content
Using the Collection
Preferred Citation
MS 2496 William E. Myer sketch of a clay model of a mound in Tennessee, National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research.
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Related Materials
Related Materials
The National Anthropology Archives holds additional materials created by Myer including field notes, maps, photographs and writings.
More Information
Local Numbers
Local Numbers
NAA MS 2496
NAA INV 08634100
Keywords
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| Works of art | Genre Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Drawings | Genre Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Archaeology | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Mounds | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| North America | Geographic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Tennessee | Geographic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
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