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Correspondence
The collection consists of three folders of correspondence concerning Saville's expeditions in Mexico between 1896 and 1904. The material is a mix of handwritten and typewritten letters (many carbon copies), telegrams and lists of equipment and costs. The subjects are primarily practical, concerning the planning of the expeditions and the shipping of artifacts, including negotiations over payment and legal questions about exporting. A few letters by Saville describe interesting finds, such as a 1901 letter to F.W. Putnam containing a sketch of cruciform underground galleries in Mitla. Other correspondents include Leopoldo Batres, Francisco Belmar, J.F. Loubat and Clark Wissler.
Celebrating a Century of the American Anthropological Association
During the past century the American Anthropological Association (AAA) has borne witness to profound social, cultural, and technical changes, transformations that have affected anthropologists and the people they work with across the planet. In response to such global changes, anthropology continues to evolve into an increasingly complex and sophisticated discipline with a dynamic range of flourishing subfields. This volume contains the memorable stories of the seventy-seven men and women who have led the AAA during the past century. The list of the association's presidents reads like a roster of influential scholars from various specializations within anthropology. Their histories cumulativ...
Anthropology at Harvard
The history of anthropology at Harvard is told through vignettes about the people, famous and obscure, who shaped the discipline at Harvard College and the Peabody Museum. The role of amateurs and private funders in the early growth of the field is highlighted, as is the participation of women and of students and scholars of diverse ethnicities.
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Bladed Warclubs From British Guiana
Discover the fascinating history and artistry of the bladed warclub with this in-depth study by Marshall Howard Saville. Focusing specifically on the warclubs of British Guiana, Saville examines their structure, function, and cultural significance. With detailed illustrations and insightful commentary, this book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the weapons and warfare of indigenous peoples. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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