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The History of Southern IllinoisStories of Our Land and People Hundreds of millions of years ago, the land that would become Illinois lay south of...
A Study of Man: The Growing Pains of 19th and 20th Century AnthropologyWhile the study of other cultures has been a focus of scholars since ancient times, anthropology as we know it...
Southern Illinois HistoryImages used to illustrate the Southern Illinois History Exhibit
Color photograph of the Samuel Dalton House in Murphysboro, Illinois, part of the General John A. Logan Museum. The photograph was taken during…
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Frederick Starr CorrespondenceA letter from Starr asking when his article will be published in the Open Court and discussing his attempt to secure funding for another trip to…
Peet's Prehistoric AmericaSeveral advertisements for Stephen D. Peet's Prehistoric America series. Peet was a frequent correspondent with the Open Court.
Anthropology Joint ReportA letter from Franz Boas asking for Carus' endorsement on a joint report from several anthropological institutions, including the American…