| 1. | Title: | Ernst P. Boas Diary (1907) | |
| Dates: | 1907 - 1907 | ||
| Extent: | 1 volume | ||
| Locations: | New York | ||
| Abstract: | The Ernst P. Boas Papers contain one diary, dated 1907. Ernst Boas, son of the anthropologist Franz Boas, maintained this diary while in school. As such, it provides a glimpse into his high school and college education, family life, recreational activities. Notably, it includes several notes concerning the travels of his father (e.g. 4/17/1907) and his contraction of pneumonia (4/29-5/6/1907). Recorded at the age of 16, this volume may interest scholars researching Ernst Boas during formative years at Ethical Culture School. | ||
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The Ernst P. Boas Papers contain one diary, dated 1907. Ernst Boas, son of the anthropologist Franz Boas, maintained this diary while in school. As such, it provides a glimpse into his high school and college education, family life, recreational activities. Notably, it includes several notes concerning the travels of his father (e.g. 4/17/1907) and his contraction of pneumonia (4/29-5/6/1907). Recorded at the age of 16, this volume may interest scholars researching Ernst Boas during formative years at Ethical Culture School. View Full Description in New Window | |||
| Subjects: | Diaries. | Education. | Pneumonia. | Social life and customs. | United States--Civilization--1865-1918. | ||
| Collection: | Ernst P. Boas Papers (Mss.Ms.Coll.10) | ||
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