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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.
  1. Alberto Ruz L., "The Mystery of the Mayan Temple," The Saturday Evening Post, August 29, 1953.
  2. "Maya Murals: Great Discovery Sheds Light on Culture of Ancient Race," Life, November 21, 1949.
  3. "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"
  4. 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.
  5. Edgar L. Hewett, "Latest Work of the School of American Archaeology at Quirigua."
  6. Victor M. Cutter, "Ancient Temples of the New World: Quirigua."
  7. Betty McCreery, "Inca Music," School of American Research, March 27, 1936.
  8. Edited draft of Charles F. Lummis, "Where the Stones Come to Life."
  9. "Excerpts from Gertrude Duby de Blom's 'Lacandons'"
  10. Lectures by E. Winifred Pitkin
  11. Zelia Nuttall, "The Observation of the Sun's Passage of the Zenith by the Ancient Inhabitants of Tropical America," photocopy.
  12. Zelia Nuttall, "New Lights Upon American Civilizations and the Calendar System," photocopy.
  13. Frederick Alvin Peterson, "Women Warriors and Laughing Faces," Natural History, May 1954.
  14. Advertising booklet for Luis Pericot y Garcia, "America Indigena: Tomo 1."
  15. 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

Repository Details

Part of the Fray Angélico Chávez History Library Repository

Contact:
Fray Angélico Chávez History Library
New Mexico History Museum
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