"Ecology" / Collection: Department of Anthropology Records, 1930-1985 - Columbia University Libraries Archival Collections Search Results

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Highlight: Human ecology -- Study and teaching
Creator: Columbia University. Department of Anthropology
Abstract Or Scope: Documenting the operations of the Anthropology Department, these records reflect administrative and instructional or research functions of the department.

Highlight: Graduate research training in Ecological Anthropology, or "Human Ecology" was funded by the
Abstract Or Scope: Graduate research training in Ecological Anthropology, or "Human Ecology" was funded by the Research Training Grants branch of the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS). The principal investigator was Prof. Andrew P. Vayda. The bulk of these files contain appointments, grant proposals, and fund applications.

Highlight: Graduate research training in Ecological Anthropology, or "Human Ecology" was funded by the
Abstract Or Scope: This series contains records related to research projects conducted by graduate students and faculty that were funded by the Columbia Council for Research in the Social Sciences (CRSS). These files are arranged by project number and title for ease of access. Correspondence includes that between Ruth Benedict and CRSS administrator Thomas Hayden on the dispersal of funds, progress reports, publications, and other research project issues. The files contain research proposals and subsequent progress reports. Material includes routine correspondence regarding expenditures, salaries, appointments and fieldwork arrangements. Research data is not significant in these records.

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