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Creator:

Nash, Philleo, 1909-1987  Search this

Names:

American Anthropological Association  Search this

East Bay Area United Indian Council -- Oakland, California  Search this

DuBois, Cora -- Klamath notes (copies)  Search this

Correspondent:

Eggan, Fred, 1906-1991  Search this

Gower, Charlotte  Search this

Hill, W. W. (Willard Williams), 1902-1974  Search this

Opler, Morris Edward  Search this

Redfield, Robert, 1897-1958  Search this

Depicted:

Humphrey, Hubert  Search this

Kennedy, John F. (John Fitzgerald), 1917-1963  Search this

Extent:

12 Linear feet (24 boxes)

Culture:

Sahnish (Arikara)  Search this

Minnesota Chippewa [Red Lake, Minnesota]  Search this

Arctic peoples  Search this

Apsáalooke (Crow/Absaroke)  Search this

Cocopa  Search this

Colville  Search this

Indians of North America -- Plateau  Search this

Indians of North America -- Northwest Coast of North America  Search this

Indians of North America -- Southwest, New  Search this

Hualapai (Walapai)  Search this

American Indians -- Religion  Search this

Indians of North America -- Northeast  Search this

Indians of North America -- Great Plains  Search this

Indians of North America -- Subarctic  Search this

Maya  Search this

Oneida  Search this

Jews -- Toronto, Ontario  Search this

Eskimos  Search this

Klamath  Search this

Piipaash (Maricopa)  Search this

Anishinaabe (Chippewa/Ojibwa)  Search this

Spokan  Search this

Walla Walla (Wallawalla)  Search this

Quechan (Yuma/Cuchan)  Search this

A:shiwi (Zuni)  Search this

Oraons  Search this

Puyallup  Search this

Akimel O'odham (Pima)  Search this

Samoan  Search this

Quileute  Search this

Shawnee  Search this

Samoans  Search this

Sioux  Search this

Hopi Pueblo  Search this

Havasupai (Coconino)  Search this

Modoc  Search this

Apache  Search this

Diné (Navajo)  Search this

Type:

Collection descriptions

Archival materials

Place:

Canada -- Ontario -- Lake Alymer -- archeology

Date:

1931-1986

Summary:

The Philleo Nash papers attest to Nash's interest in anthropology, not only research and teaching but also in its application to public service. His papers can be separated into four main areas: undergraduate and graduate education, research, teaching, and public service. Files contain class notes from Nash's undergraduate and graduate studies as well as papers by well-known professors lecturing at the University of Chicago including Ralph Linton, Robert Redfield, and R.A. Radcliffe-Brown. The bulk of his research was conducted in the Pacific Northwest where he studied the Klamath-Modoc culture on the reservation, focusing on revivalism and socio-political organization (1935-1937). Other research included archeology at two sites, a study of the Toronto Jewish community, and a continuing interest in minority issues. Nash taugh at the University of Toronto (1937- 1941) and at American University in Washington, D.C. (1971-1977). Teaching files contain lecture notes from his work at the University of Toronto. Public service files include correspondence from the period when he was Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin (1959-1961) as well as reports and photos from the years as Commissioner of Indian Affairs (1961-1966). Other public service and business positions are not represented in these files.

Scope and Contents:

The Philleo Nash Papers attest to Nash's interest in anthropology, not only research and teaching but also in its application to public service. His papers can be separated into four main areas: undergraduate and graduate education, research, teaching, and public service. Files contain class notes from Nash's undergraduate and graduate studies as well as papers by well-known professors lecturing at the University of Chicago including Ralph Linton, Robert Redfield, and R.A. Radcliffe-Brown. The bulk of his research was conducted in the Pacific Northwest where he studied the Klamath-Modoc culture on the reservation, focusing on revivalism and socio-political organization (1935-1937). Other research included archeology at two sites, a study of the Toronto Jewish community, and a continuing interest in minority issues. Nash taugh at the University of Toronto (1937-1941) and at American University in Washington, D.C. (1971-1977). Teaching files contain lecture notes from his work at the University of Toronto. Public service files include correspondence from the period when he was Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin (1959-1961) as well as reports and photos from the years as Commissioner of Indian Affairs (1961-1966). Other public service and business positions are not represented in these files.

Please note that the contents of the collection and the language and terminology used reflect the context and culture of the time of its creation. As an historical document, its contents may be at odds with contemporary views and terminology and considered offensive today. The information within this collection does not reflect the views of the Smithsonian Institution or National Anthropological Archives, but is available in its original form to facilitate research.

Arrangement:

Arranged in 6 series: (I) Education (1931-1937), (II) Klamath-Modoc Culture (1930s), (III) Teaching (1937-1942, 1971-1977), (IV) Miscellaneous (1936-1986), (V) Non-Academic Positions (1939-1970), (VI) Photos (1931-1967).

Biographical Note:

Philleo Nash was born on October 25, 1909, in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. He studied at the University of Wisconsin, taking a year off to study music at the Curtis Institute in Philadelphia. On his return to the University of Wisconsin, Nash completed his undergraduate degree in anthropology (1932) and went on to the University of Chicago for a Ph.D. in anthropology (1937). His doctoral dissertation explored the concepts of revivalism and social change with a focus on the Klamath Ghost Dance activities of the 1870s.

Nash held positions in teaching as well as in government and his family business. He was a lecturer in anthropology at the University of Toronto (1937-1941). He also lectured at the University of Wisconsin (1941-1942) and at American University in Washington, D.C. (1971-1977).

From 1942 to 1953, Nash served in various positions in the federal government, first in the Office of War Information and later as Assistant to President Truman, focusing on minority affairs and as liaison to the Department of the Interior. During this period in Washington, Nash also acted as President of the Georgetown Day School (1945-1952), where he was one of the founders of this racially integrated cooperative school. In 1953, Nash returned to Wisconsin where his interest in politics continued, and he became Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin from 1959 to 1961. In 1961, he returned to Washington, DC as U.S. Commissioner of Indian Affairs, a position he held until 1966.

Following his work as Commissioner, Nash remained in Washington where he acted as a consultant in applied anthropology and held offices in various associations including hte Society for Applied Anthropology (SfAA), the American Anthropological Association (AAA), and the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). During all the years of professional responsibilities, Nash also held positions in the family business, Biron Cranberry Company. He returned to Wisconsin in 1977 to be President and Manager of the Company.

Throughout his life Nash was active in various associations for science and anthropology. He was awarded the AAA's Distinguished Service Award in 1984. In 1986, the SfAA presented him with the Bronislaw Malinowski Award in recognition of outstanding scholarship and long term commitment in applying the social sciences to contemporary issues.

Philleo Nash died in 1987. Some years before his death Nash sent his archaeological research material from the Pound Village Site (1938-1939) to Toronto and his research material from the DuBay Village Site (1940) to the Milwaukee Public Museum. According to the terms of his will, his government and political papers are housed at the Harry S. Truman Library in Independence, Missouri.

Reference: Landman, Ruth H. and Katherine S. Halpern (eds.). Applied Anthropologist and Public Servant: the Life and Work of Philleo Nash. NAPA Bulletin #7. Washington, DC: American Anthropological Association, 1989.

Related Materials:

According to the terms of his will, Nash's government and political papers are housed at the Harry S. Truman Library in Independence, Missouri.

Restrictions:

The Philleo Nash papers are open for research.

Access to the Philleo Nash papers requires an appointment.

Rights:

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Topic:

Ghost dance -- Klamath  Search this

Nativistic religions -- American Indians  Search this

Citation:

Philleo Nash papers, National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution

Identifier:

NAA.1990-23

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Philleo Nash papers

Archival Repository:

National Anthropological Archives

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nw3ac739603-097f-4085-8ae3-6b4213d44974

EDAN-URL:

ead_collection:sova-naa-1990-23

Container:

Box 9 of 69

Type:

Archival materials

Collection Citation:

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 90-105, Science Service, Records

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Records

Records / Box 9

Archival Repository:

Smithsonian Institution Archives

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-sia-fa90-105-refidd1e12041