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National Anthropological Archives
Guide to the John Montgomery Cooper notes, circa 1920 - circa 1940
Summary
- Collection ID:
- NAA.XXXX.0308
- Creators:
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Cooper, John M. (John Montgomery), 1881-1949
- Dates:
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circa 1920 - circa 1940
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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29 Linear feet
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Cooper was a specialist in the ethnology of North and South America, and a great amount of the material in this collection consists of a carbon set of reading notes concerning both continents. Generally the slips are focused on a given subject and are identified by author, title, subject, tribe, location, and page reference.
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 As an historical document, its contents may be at odds with contemporary views and terminology and considered offensive today.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 Dr. Regina Herzfeld in 1971.
Using the Collection
Conditions Governing Access
The John Montgomery Cooper notes are open for research.
Access to the John Montgomery Cooper notes requires an appointment.
Conditions Governing Use
Contact the repository for terms of use.
Preferred Citation
Father John Montgomery Cooper notes, National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Related Materials
Related Materials
Special Collections of the University Libraries at The Catholic University of America holds the John Montgomery Cooper Papers and John Montgomery Cooper and Regina Flannery Herzfeld field notes.
Keywords
| Keyword Terms | Keyword Types | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| South America | Geographic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
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