National Anthropological Archives

MS 7070 Report of E. M. Sweet, Jr. concerning Hopi dances

Summary
Collection ID:
NAA.MS7070
Creators:
Sweet, E.M., Jr
Burke, Charles E.
Layne, William R.
Dates:
1920-21
Languages:
Undetermined
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Physical Description:
206 Pages
23 Photographs
Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Concerns charges against agent R.E. Burris, that involved controversies between missionaries and the Hopi. In general the affidavits concern happenings at Hopi dances, particularly those that were regarded as immoral.
Administration
Custodial History
Received from John A. Brennan, Western Historical Collections, University of Colorado Libraries, 12/22/75. Sent at the suggestion of Dr. Omer Stewart. NAA accession 76-01.
Custodial History
Previously titled "Letter to William R. Layne, February 6, 1921, with attached memorandum and affidavits and letter to Charles H. Burke, July 6, 1921, with additional affidavits and photographs."
Using the Collection
Citation
Manuscript 7070, National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
More Information
Local Numbers
Local Numbers
NAA MS 7070
Local Note
Local Note
Typescript document signed
Keywords
Keywords table of terms and types.
Keyword Terms Keyword Types
Dance -- Hopi Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Rituals, formulas and ceremonies -- Hopi Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Photographs Genre Form Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Hopi Pueblo Cultural Context Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Burris, R.E. Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Repository Contact
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