Wetherill, Mrs. Marietta., July 17, 1953.
Item — CD: 443, Microfilm: 7
Scope and Contents
The Hydes became interested in Chaco Canyon at the World’s Fair in Chicago when Richard Wetherill had a display there and they decided to start their exploring expedition at Chaco. Story of a young Navajo girl bitten by a rattlesnake who was treated with strychnine by Dr. Prudden and lived. Navajo superstition concerning twins. Legend of where the Navajos came from - across the Bering Straits. Helping Dr. Hrdlicka get physical measurements of Navajos at Chaco. Trip to Alaska with Dr. Hrdlicka to find Navajo-speaking people but given to credit by Dr. Hrdlicka.
Dates
- July 17, 1953.
Language of Materials
From the Collection:
English Spanish
Access Restrictions
Transcripts must be accessed via microfilm (CSWR F801 P56 1960). Not all tapes have been transcribed.
Extent
From the Collection: 13 Boxes (13 cu. ft.)
Repository Details
Part of the UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections Repository
Contact:
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451