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National Anthropological Archives
MS 7070 Report of E. M. Sweet, Jr. concerning Hopi dances
Summary
- Collection ID:
- NAA.MS7070
- Creators:
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Sweet, E.M., JrBurke, Charles E.Layne, William R.
- Dates:
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1920-21
- Languages:
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Undetermined.
- Physical Description:
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206 Pages23 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
| 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 |
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