Reminiscences of Franziska Boas : oral history, 1972

Mss.B.B61re

Date: 1972 | Size: 1 volume(s), 1 volume, 76 p., typed
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Abstract

Reminiscences of her father, Franz Boas (1858-1942). Portions of her life are highlighted but the primary focus is on her father, Franz Boas, with numerous comments on his students and colleagues.

Background note

Franziska Marie Boas, the youngest of six children of anthropologist Franz Boas and Marie Krackowizer, worked as an educator, percussionist and a founder of dance therapy who was born January 8, 1902 in New York City.

Collection Information

Physical description

1 volume, 76 p. typescript copy.

Restrictions

Restrictions on Use:

Copyright by The Trustees of Columbia Univeristy in the City of New York, 1984. Permission required to cite, quote, and reproduce. Contact repository for information.

Provenance

Location of originals:

Original in: Columbia University, Oral History Research Office.

General

This was produced by the Oral History Research Office, Columbia University.

Indexing Terms


Genre(s)

  • Interviews.
  • Oral histories

Occupation(s)

  • Anthropologists.

Personal Name(s)

  • Boas, Franz, 1858-1942
  • Boas, Franziska, 1902-1988
  • Cole, John R.

Subject(s)

  • Anthropology -- History