Usage conditions may apply for digital images, video, and sound recordings linked within SOVA collections. While digital content may be restricted, SOVA collection descriptions and catalog records are available CC0 for re-use. For more information, visit the Smithsonian's Terms of Use page.
National Anthropological Archives
Guide to the Kaja Finkler papers, circa 1960 - circa 2010
Summary
- Collection ID:
- NAA.2004-01
- Creators:
-
Finkler, Kaja
- Dates:
-
circa 1960 - circa 2010
- Languages:
-
Collection contains material in English and Spanish.
- Physical Description:
-
80 Linear feet
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Collection consists of Finkler's correspondence, masters thesis, dissertation materials, published and unpublished articles, field notes and audio recordings from her research on spiritualist healing and biomedical practice and patient's perception of treatment in Mexico, her teaching materials, and grant applications.
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 As an historical document, its contents may be at odds with contemporary views and terminology and considered offensive today.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.
Administration
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Received from Kaja Finkler in multiple accruals from 2004-2019.
Processing Information
The collection is unprocessed. Contact the repository for more information.
Using the Collection
Conditions Governing Access
Some materials may be restricted due to privacy concerns. Computer disks in the collection are restricted due to preservation concerns.
Access to the Kaja Finkler papers requires an appointment.
Conditions Governing Use
Contact the repository for terms of use.
Preferred Citation
Kaja Finkler papers, National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Related Materials
Related Materials
The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum holds an oral history interview with Kaja Finkler.
Keywords
| Keyword Terms | Keyword Types | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical anthropology | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| North America | Geographic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Hidalgo (Mexico : State) | Geographic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
National Anthropological Archives
Museum Support Center
4210 Silver Hill Road
Suitland, Maryland 20746
naa@si.edu
