Miscellaneous papers, publications, and manuscripts, 1912-1956, undated
File — Box: 19, Folder: 8
Scope and Contents
Miscellaneous publications, papers, and copies of manuscripts on topics relating to Central American archaeology, anthropology, history, and culture. Also includes drawings of stone monoliths from Guatemala, a hand-drawn map of Central America with labeled archaeological sites, and sketches of ancient Mayan carvings.
- Alberto Ruz L., "The Mystery of the Mayan Temple," The Saturday Evening Post, August 29, 1953.
- "Maya Murals: Great Discovery Sheds Light on Culture of Ancient Race," Life, November 21, 1949.
- "The Art of Feather-Work in Ancient Mexico: Lecture Given by Mr. Joseph Payon at the Woman Club of Albuquerque, N.M. on the 11 of February 1927"
- Edgar L. Hewett, "The Excavation of Quirigua, Guatemala, by the School of American Archaeology," read at meeting of International Congress of Americanists, London, May 29, 1912.
- Edgar L. Hewett, "Latest Work of the School of American Archaeology at Quirigua."
- Victor M. Cutter, "Ancient Temples of the New World: Quirigua."
- Betty McCreery, "Inca Music," School of American Research, March 27, 1936.
- Edited draft of Charles F. Lummis, "Where the Stones Come to Life."
- "Excerpts from Gertrude Duby de Blom's 'Lacandons'"
- Lectures by E. Winifred Pitkin
- Zelia Nuttall, "The Observation of the Sun's Passage of the Zenith by the Ancient Inhabitants of Tropical America," photocopy.
- Zelia Nuttall, "New Lights Upon American Civilizations and the Calendar System," photocopy.
- Frederick Alvin Peterson, "Women Warriors and Laughing Faces," Natural History, May 1954.
- Advertising booklet for Luis Pericot y Garcia, "America Indigena: Tomo 1."
- Description of "Masterpieces of Maya Art: A Limited Edition, Hand Printed from Silk Screens by Louie H. Ewing, and Described by Sylvanus G. Morley, Exclusively for Members of the Laboratory of Anthropology, Santa Fe, New Mexico."
Dates
- 1912-1956, undated
Access Restrictions
None
Extent
From the Collection: 24 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Spanish; Castilian
Creator
- From the Collection: Hewett, Edgar L. (Edgar Lee), 1865-1946 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Fray Angélico Chávez History Library Repository
Contact:
Fray Angélico Chávez History Library
New Mexico History Museum
113 Lincoln Ave
Sante Fe NM 87501 USA
(505) 476-5090
historylibrary@state.nm.us
Fray Angélico Chávez History Library
New Mexico History Museum
113 Lincoln Ave
Sante Fe NM 87501 USA
(505) 476-5090
historylibrary@state.nm.us