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National Anthropological Archives
Guide to the The Background of Mankind, 1938
Summary
- Collection ID:
- NAA.XXXX.0307
- Creators:
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Clarke, Arthur, Sr.
- Dates:
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1938
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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.25 Linear feet
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of a copy of Arthur Clarke Sr.'s 1938 manuscript,The Background of Mankind, "an attempt to coordinate religious doctrine and evolution."
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 As an historical document, its contents may be at odds with contemporary views and terminology and considered offensive today.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.
Using the Collection
Conditions Governing Access
The Backgound of Mankind is open for research.
Access to The Backgound of Mankind requires an appointment.
Preferred Citation
The Backgound of Mankind, National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Conditions Governing Use
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Keywords
| Keyword Terms | Keyword Types | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Evolution | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Creationism | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Bible and evolution | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
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