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The Iliff Forum Presents Dr. Ruth Underhill
Speaker(s): Ruth Underhill, introduced by Harvey Potthoff
Description: Dr. Ruth Murray Underhill (1883–1984) was a pioneering American anthropologist and author widely celebrated for her immersive ethnographic studies of Native American cultures, particularly the Tohono O'odham (Papago) people of the Southwest. Here, she speaks mostly about the practices and beliefs of the Papago. Trained at Columbia University under legendary figures like Franz Boas and Ruth Benedict, she became one of the first female anthropologists to achieve widespread distinction in a heavily male-dominated field. At an Iliff Open Forum, she is introduced by Professor Harvey Potthoff, and speaks to students.
Length:
59:51
Record Date:
May 11, 1977
Audio Quality:
Good / Few Difficulties
Venue:
Iliff School of Theology, Denver, Colorado
Faith Group:
United Methodist / Methodist
Source:
Iliff School of Theology
Rights: This material is made available for research, scholarship, and private study. Copyright for this material is attributed to Iliff School of Theology, 2323 E Iliff Ave, Denver, CO 80210
Description: Dr. Ruth Murray Underhill (1883–1984) was a pioneering American anthropologist and author widely celebrated for her immersive ethnographic studies of Native American cultures, particularly the Tohono O'odham (Papago) people of the Southwest. Here, she speaks mostly about the practices and beliefs of the Papago. Trained at Columbia University under legendary figures like Franz Boas and Ruth Benedict, she became one of the first female anthropologists to achieve widespread distinction in a heavily male-dominated field. At an Iliff Open Forum, she is introduced by Professor Harvey Potthoff, and speaks to students.