Yesterday, I worked through a finding aid for anthropologist Carleton S. Coon (1904-1981). Coon's legacy in the place of American anthropology is highly contested and I'm interested in his influence on other scholars who worked with human remains.
It turns out Coon was highly fond of nicknames. As a historian, I strongly dislike nicknames. Nicknames make it hard to keep track of individuals and narratives, especially when they are used inconsistently or without reference to a full name. Imagine my feelings when I read the following from Coon's finding aid.
For the record, I have a few acquaintances named Bill (7) and Ted (2) myself (at least according to Facebook).
Hat tip:
While I'm at it, I'd also like to give a shout out to a web exhibit organized by the Human Studies Film Archive. The exhibit focuses explores The John Marshall Film Collection, which was recently added to UNESCO Memory of the World Register. In particular, the online exhibit features some interesting information about film archives more generally.
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