Skip to main content Skip to search results

RECORDS: 1 - 25 of 239

Refine my results

116 Chron., undated Digital

File — Box: 2Identifier: 2018.9.1, 2.2
Scope and Contents: This collection includes research material collected and produced in part by Lorna Jean McLean Marshall regarding the Marshall family’s eight journeys to Namibia, Botswana and Angola to research the lifeways of African hunter-gatherers, primarily the G/ui and Ju/’hoansi. Of note are detailed itineraries; files organized by subject matter; chronological files; correspondence; notes by other scholars who accompanied the Marshalls on their expeditions, including Robert Dyson, J. Otis Brew,...

1951 Expedition records and 1952 Expedition preparation records , 1951-1952 Digital

File — Box: 4Identifier: 51-60-00, 56-57-00, 58-43-00, 58-43-00/1, 58-43-00/1.6.1
Scope and Contents:

Contains letters from the spring of 1951 from Laurence Marshall to Fritz Metzger and Walter Battiss in South Africa, seeking advice on finding and documenting "Bushmen." Also contains a letter to J.O. Brew agreeing to go to South West Africa. In addition, there are notes on a planning conference for the 1952-3 expedition by Robert Dyson, a statement of the objectives of the Marshall expedition, and a memo from Laurence Marshall on documentary film as a scholarly means of expression.

Notes, 1951 Digital

File — Box: 21Identifier: 2018.9.1, 21.32
Scope and Contents: This collection includes research material collected and produced in part by Lorna Jean McLean Marshall regarding the Marshall family’s eight journeys to Namibia, Botswana and Angola to research the lifeways of African hunter-gatherers, primarily the G/ui and Ju/’hoansi. Of note are detailed itineraries; files organized by subject matter; chronological files; correspondence; notes by other scholars who accompanied the Marshalls on their expeditions, including Robert Dyson, J. Otis Brew,...

1952-53 records, possibly from J. O. Brew, including letters dating 12/13/1952-11/12/1953 , 4/6/1952-12/1/1953 Digital

File — Box: 4Identifier: 51-60-00, 56-57-00, 58-43-00, 58-43-00/1, 58-43-00/1.6.2
Scope and Contents: Of special interest are letters to Peabody Museum Director J.O. Brew from Southwest Africa from Lorna, Laurence, and Elizabeth Marshall with discussion of kinship, social relations, Gautscha site, Robert Gardner's take on film and anthropology, and Porteus Maze and Rorschach tests. There are also letters to and from J.O. Brew regarding films, music, medicine, and plants. Additional correspondence includes a letter from Robert Gardner to Laurence, a letter to Anneliese Scherz about developing...

1955 and 1956 Expeditions receipts , 1954-1957 Digital

File — Box: 2Identifier: 51-60-00, 56-57-00, 58-43-00, 58-43-00/1, 58-43-00/1.1.3
Scope and Contents:

Documents travel expenses, shipping costs, camera and film equipment expenses for film and photography, film screening expenses for "The Hunters," office expenses, and insurance fee. Inclues cancelled checks and check stubs.

1955 Expedition, records possibly from J.O. Brew, including letters dating 1/25/55-7/29/55, 1/25/1955-1/11/1956 Digital

File — Box: 3Identifier: 51-60-00, 56-57-00, 58-43-00, 58-43-00/1, 58-43-00/1.3.1
Scope and Contents:

Includes correspondence of J.O. Brew regarding: expedition planning such as travel and visa arrangements, involvement of the Smithsonian Institution, letters from Laurence and Lorna Marshall, letters from John Marshall about motion picture film, and still and motion picture film and sound handling and processing.

1955 Expedition, records possibly from J.O. Brew , 4/23/1954-11/29/1955 Digital

File — Box: 2Identifier: 51-60-00, 56-57-00, 58-43-00, 58-43-00/1, 58-43-00/1.2.1
Scope and Contents: Correspondence related to past expeditions and prepping for 1955 expedition, including with Paul Nesbitt of US Airforce Air University Library (with summary of field conditions in letter from Laurence) and with Anneliese Scherz about ownership of photographs she took. Other correspondence covers financial arrangements with Peabody Museum, anticipated “Bushman commission” report, and working with L F. Maingard. Documents of note include: film inventory list from Byron Motion Pictures...

1955 Expedition truck , 1955 Digital

File — Box: 2Identifier: 51-60-00, 56-57-00, 58-43-00, 58-43-00/1, 58-43-00/1.2.2
Scope and Contents:

Contains correspondence about the truck accident during shipping and handling the damaged truck, as well as replacing it.

1955 records, possibly from J.O. Brew, including letters dating 8/1/1955-11/28/1955 , 8/1/1955-6/21/1956 Digital

File — Box: 3Identifier: 51-60-00, 56-57-00, 58-43-00, 58-43-00/1, 58-43-00/1.3.2
Scope and Contents:

Includes records of J.O. Brew regarding expedition material shipping and travel arrangements, as well as status reports, telegrams, and memos. Correspondence of note includes letters from Lorna Marshall in South West Africa to J.O. Brew and "Nana," to and from J.O. Brew and Laurence Marshall re film and film equipment, from John Marshall on cataloging of film, and letters concerning "The Hunters," film processing, print mounting, and George Murdock's use of photography of Khuan//a.

1956 Expedition records, including letters dating 1/19/1956-9/1/1956 , 1/19/1956-9/1/1956 Digital

File — Box: 3Identifier: 51-60-00, 56-57-00, 58-43-00, 58-43-00/1, 58-43-00/1.4.1
Scope and Contents:

Includes correspondence between Lorna Marshall and George Murdock re kinship, correspondence related to Lorna's article on kinship ultimately printed in _Africa_, and "Notes and suggestions on the kin terminology system of the !Kung Bushmen" from Issac Schapera. There are also travel documents.

1956 Expedition records, including letters dating 9/25/56-11/21/56 , 9/25/1956-11/21/1956 Digital

File — Box: 3Identifier: 51-60-00, 56-57-00, 58-43-00, 58-43-00/1, 58-43-00/1.4.2
Scope and Contents:

Includes travel documents and correspondence concerning: responses to screening "The Hunters," Film Study Center funding, "Bushman Reservation," and publications from expeditions.

1957-58 Expedition records, including letters dating 1/10/57-11/27/57 , 1/10/1957-11/27/1957 Digital

File — Box: 3Identifier: 51-60-00, 56-57-00, 58-43-00, 58-43-00/1, 58-43-00/1.4.3
Scope and Contents:

Includes photographs of botanical specimens with notes, and materials related to expedition trucks. Correspondence covers topics such as: anticipation of "Bushman Commission" Report, expedition planning, "The Hunters," publications including John Marshall's articles in "Natural History" magazine, and a training program for "Bushmen."

1957-58 Expedition lists of “!Kung” names by gender , 1958 Digital

File — Box: 4Identifier: 51-60-00, 56-57-00, 58-43-00, 58-43-00/1, 58-43-00/1.5.1
Scope and Contents: This collection comprises expedition correspondence, field note excerpts, field reports, research permits, bibliographies, news clippings, South West African government reports, and financial records (inventories, purchase lists, expense records, travel records, receipts, and cancelled checks). Of note are records related to expedition planning (including the co-sponsorship of the Smithsonian Institution starting in 1955), correspondence and reports sent from the expedition sites, and...

1957-58 Expedition records, including letters dating 1/8/58-11/6/58 , 1/8/1958-11/6/1958 Digital

File — Box: 4Identifier: 51-60-00, 56-57-00, 58-43-00, 58-43-00/1, 58-43-00/1.4.4
Scope and Contents: Correspondence on various topics, such as: expedition preparations, publications including John Marshall's articles in "Natural History" magazine, damaged trucks, and reports on film footage and camera function. Correspondents include: expedition members Nicolas England, Robert Gardner, and Laurence Marshall. In addition, of note is correspondence from L.F. Maingard re a paper on languages, a transcript of discussion re "Bushmen" in Bechuanaland, and papers relating to a South West Africa...

1959 Expedition records, including letters dating 4/3/59-7/14/59 , 4/3/1959-8/17/1960 Digital

File — Box: 4Identifier: 51-60-00, 56-57-00, 58-43-00, 58-43-00/1, 58-43-00/1.4.5
Scope and Contents:

Includes correspondence on Dutch Reformed Church using Marshall equipment and on publications.

“A Paper on Food Avoidance” Digital

File — Box: 20Identifier: 2018.9.1, 20.6
Scope and Contents: This collection includes research material collected and produced in part by Lorna Jean McLean Marshall regarding the Marshall family’s eight journeys to Namibia, Botswana and Angola to research the lifeways of African hunter-gatherers, primarily the G/ui and Ju/’hoansi. Of note are detailed itineraries; files organized by subject matter; chronological files; correspondence; notes by other scholars who accompanied the Marshalls on their expeditions, including Robert Dyson, J. Otis Brew,...

Arrow: Cola Franzen work Digital

File — Box: 20Identifier: 2018.9.1, 20.55
Scope and Contents: This collection includes research material collected and produced in part by Lorna Jean McLean Marshall regarding the Marshall family’s eight journeys to Namibia, Botswana and Angola to research the lifeways of African hunter-gatherers, primarily the G/ui and Ju/’hoansi. Of note are detailed itineraries; files organized by subject matter; chronological files; correspondence; notes by other scholars who accompanied the Marshalls on their expeditions, including Robert Dyson, J. Otis Brew,...

Arrow poison Digital

File — Box: 20Identifier: 2018.9.1, 20.2
Scope and Contents: This collection includes research material collected and produced in part by Lorna Jean McLean Marshall regarding the Marshall family’s eight journeys to Namibia, Botswana and Angola to research the lifeways of African hunter-gatherers, primarily the G/ui and Ju/’hoansi. Of note are detailed itineraries; files organized by subject matter; chronological files; correspondence; notes by other scholars who accompanied the Marshalls on their expeditions, including Robert Dyson, J. Otis Brew,...

Avoidance Digital

File — Box: 20Identifier: 2018.9.1, 20.3
Scope and Contents: This collection includes research material collected and produced in part by Lorna Jean McLean Marshall regarding the Marshall family’s eight journeys to Namibia, Botswana and Angola to research the lifeways of African hunter-gatherers, primarily the G/ui and Ju/’hoansi. Of note are detailed itineraries; files organized by subject matter; chronological files; correspondence; notes by other scholars who accompanied the Marshalls on their expeditions, including Robert Dyson, J. Otis Brew,...

Avoidance of foods, etc. Digital

File — Box: 20Identifier: 2018.9.1, 20.5
Scope and Contents: This collection includes research material collected and produced in part by Lorna Jean McLean Marshall regarding the Marshall family’s eight journeys to Namibia, Botswana and Angola to research the lifeways of African hunter-gatherers, primarily the G/ui and Ju/’hoansi. Of note are detailed itineraries; files organized by subject matter; chronological files; correspondence; notes by other scholars who accompanied the Marshalls on their expeditions, including Robert Dyson, J. Otis Brew,...

Avoidance – Practice and terms Digital

File — Box: 20Identifier: 2018.9.1, 20.4
Scope and Contents: This collection includes research material collected and produced in part by Lorna Jean McLean Marshall regarding the Marshall family’s eight journeys to Namibia, Botswana and Angola to research the lifeways of African hunter-gatherers, primarily the G/ui and Ju/’hoansi. Of note are detailed itineraries; files organized by subject matter; chronological files; correspondence; notes by other scholars who accompanied the Marshalls on their expeditions, including Robert Dyson, J. Otis Brew,...

Baboons , 6/13/1955-11/8/1955 Digital

File — Box: 4Identifier: 51-60-00, 56-57-00, 58-43-00, 58-43-00/1, 58-43-00/1.7.2
Scope and Contents:

Correspondence, reports, and memos regarding a possible study of baboons "in situ."

Bands – composition of Digital

File — Box: 20Identifier: 2018.9.1, 20.8
Scope and Contents: This collection includes research material collected and produced in part by Lorna Jean McLean Marshall regarding the Marshall family’s eight journeys to Namibia, Botswana and Angola to research the lifeways of African hunter-gatherers, primarily the G/ui and Ju/’hoansi. Of note are detailed itineraries; files organized by subject matter; chronological files; correspondence; notes by other scholars who accompanied the Marshalls on their expeditions, including Robert Dyson, J. Otis Brew,...