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Full-Text Articles in Intellectual History
Book Review Forum On Robert Borofsky's Making History: Pukapukan And Anthropological Constructions Of Knowledge, Robert Borofsky, James Howe, Julia A, Hecht, Caroline Ralston
Book Review Forum On Robert Borofsky's Making History: Pukapukan And Anthropological Constructions Of Knowledge, Robert Borofsky, James Howe, Julia A, Hecht, Caroline Ralston
Pacific Studies
No abstract provided.
Micronesia: Writing And Rewriting The Histories Of A Nonentity, David Hanlon
Micronesia: Writing And Rewriting The Histories Of A Nonentity, David Hanlon
Pacific Studies
No abstract provided.
New Directions In Pacific History: A Practitioner’S Critical View, Francis X. Hezel, S. J.
New Directions In Pacific History: A Practitioner’S Critical View, Francis X. Hezel, S. J.
Pacific Studies
No abstract provided.
Freeman, Mead, And The Eighteenth-Century Controversy Over Polynesian Society, David B. Paxman
Freeman, Mead, And The Eighteenth-Century Controversy Over Polynesian Society, David B. Paxman
Pacific Studies
No abstract provided.
Thomas Bargatzky's Review Of Lowell D. Holmes's Quest For The Real Samoa: The Mead/Freeman Controversy And Beyond, Thomas Bargatzky
Thomas Bargatzky's Review Of Lowell D. Holmes's Quest For The Real Samoa: The Mead/Freeman Controversy And Beyond, Thomas Bargatzky
Pacific Studies
No abstract provided.
Some Origins And Migrations Of Ideas Leading To The Aryan Polynesian Theories Of Abraham Fornander And Edward Tregear, K. R. Howe
Pacific Studies
No abstract provided.
The Perils Of Laura Watson Benedict: A Forgotten Pioneer In Anthropology, Jay H. Bernstein
The Perils Of Laura Watson Benedict: A Forgotten Pioneer In Anthropology, Jay H. Bernstein
Publications and Research
No abstract provided.
Pacific History As Seen From The Pacific Islands, David Routledge
Pacific History As Seen From The Pacific Islands, David Routledge
Pacific Studies
No abstract provided.
Steven Zuckerman's Review Of Melford E. Spiro's Oedipus In The Trobriands, Steven Zuckerman
Steven Zuckerman's Review Of Melford E. Spiro's Oedipus In The Trobriands, Steven Zuckerman
Pacific Studies
No abstract provided.
Book Review Forum On Derek Freeman's Margaret Mead And Samoa: The Making And Unmaking Of An Anthropological Myth, Fay Ala‘Ilima, Tuaopepe Felix S. Wendt, Nancy Mcdowell
Book Review Forum On Derek Freeman's Margaret Mead And Samoa: The Making And Unmaking Of An Anthropological Myth, Fay Ala‘Ilima, Tuaopepe Felix S. Wendt, Nancy Mcdowell
Pacific Studies
No abstract provided.
Dorothy Ayers Counts' Review Of James Clifford's Person And Myth: Maurice Leenhardt In The Melanesian World, Dorothy Ayers Counts
Dorothy Ayers Counts' Review Of James Clifford's Person And Myth: Maurice Leenhardt In The Melanesian World, Dorothy Ayers Counts
Pacific Studies
No abstract provided.
1. Introduction, Robert L. Bloom, Basil L. Crapster, Harold L. Dunkelberger, Charles H. Glatfelter, Richard T. Mara, Norman E. Richardson, W. Richard Schubart
1. Introduction, Robert L. Bloom, Basil L. Crapster, Harold L. Dunkelberger, Charles H. Glatfelter, Richard T. Mara, Norman E. Richardson, W. Richard Schubart
Section XXI: Meaning in the Social Sciences
Vastly increased research and a sounder technique in history in the nineteenth century had two influences on the social sciences. When an enthusiasm for the records of history was combined with the evolutionary perspective, it often resulted in the search for and the imposition of patterns of development on history in general or on the history of particular subject matters such as economics, politics, morals, or religion. Social scientists looked to history for explanations, in the hope of finding inevitable laws, stages of development, or the forces that moved human society. As historians worked out a critical method for their …
Letter From Heinrich Harmjanz To Wolfram Sievers, February 10, 1944, Heinrich Harmjanz
Letter From Heinrich Harmjanz To Wolfram Sievers, February 10, 1944, Heinrich Harmjanz
Atlas of German Folklore
Heinrich Harmjanz writes to Wolfram Sievers in 1944 to thank him for his holiday wishes and for thinking of him. Now in the military, he discusses former colleagues, whether or not to continue the Ahnenerbe folk studies journal, the protection of the Atlas of German Folklore materials during the war, and complexities of publishing.
Letter From Dr. Spengler To Wolfram Sievers, December 3, 1941, Wilhelm Spengler
Letter From Dr. Spengler To Wolfram Sievers, December 3, 1941, Wilhelm Spengler
Dowsing Research
In a letter to Obersturmbannführer Sievers, Dr. Spengler notes that dowsing rod researchers/users were not targeted in action taken against occult groups, but some may have been arrested if they were active in other occult activities. The letter states that the head of the security police and the SD want to meet with these groups to discuss scientific problems related to the occult. It was not expected that research of dowsing rods would be included in the planned work.
Letter From Josef Wimmer To Walther Wüst, August 7, 1941, Josef Wimmer
Letter From Josef Wimmer To Walther Wüst, August 7, 1941, Josef Wimmer
Dowsing Research
In a letter dated August 7, 1941, Josef Wimmer asks Ahnenerbe Curator Walther Wüst and Ahnenerbe Reichsgeschäftsführer Wolfram Sievers for information regarding an article in the Journal of Dowsing Rod Research. The article addresses the future of dowsing rod research. Wimmer adds that it is rumored that a research institute will be created to manage future research. He requests information first from Wüst and in the second part of the document, reports that Wüst had no information and asks that Sievers please find out what he can and let Wimmer know.
Letter From Josef Wimmer To Walther Wüst Forwarded By Wolfram Sievers To Rudolf Brandt, July 22, 1941, Josef Wimmer, Wolfram Sievers
Letter From Josef Wimmer To Walther Wüst Forwarded By Wolfram Sievers To Rudolf Brandt, July 22, 1941, Josef Wimmer, Wolfram Sievers
Dowsing Research
In this letter, Josef Wimmer asks for direction on whether or not to carry out dowsing studies on the mountain Hohenwehen in Hegau. Sievers forwards the note to Rudolf Brandt asking if there are objections and stating that he believes it fine for Wimmer to travel.
Report By Josef Wimmer To The Ahnenerbe Regarding An Investigation In His Apartment By Criminal Police On June 10, 1941, Josef Wimmer
Report By Josef Wimmer To The Ahnenerbe Regarding An Investigation In His Apartment By Criminal Police On June 10, 1941, Josef Wimmer
Dowsing Research
This letter from Josef Wimmer to Ahnenerbe Curator Walther Wüst reports on a visit to his apartment by the criminal police. The police interrupted his work day, seized all documents related to dowsing rod research, including his correspondence with the Ahnenerbe. They also confiscated his dowsing rods and magnetic theodolite. He then spent 2 1/2 hours in interrogation at the police station before a call to the state police in Munich led to his release.
Letter From The Personal Staff Of The Reichsführer Ss To Wolfram Sievers, April 10, 1941, Personal Staff Of The Reichsführer-Ss
Letter From The Personal Staff Of The Reichsführer Ss To Wolfram Sievers, April 10, 1941, Personal Staff Of The Reichsführer-Ss
Dowsing Research
A letter from the office of the Reichsführer-SS to Wolfram Sievers regarding dowsing rods. The letter states that a report from the Head of the Sicherheitspolizei and the SD is attached and expresses the wish of the Reichsführer-SS, Heinrich Himmler, to continue discussing the reorganization of dowsing rod research in conjunction with the Reich Main Security Office. It is asked that certain points be clarified and the document returned.
Letter From Reinhard Heydrich To Heinrich Himmler, March 29, 1941, Reinhard Heydrich
Letter From Reinhard Heydrich To Heinrich Himmler, March 29, 1941, Reinhard Heydrich
Dowsing Research
In this letter from Reinhard Heydrich to Heinrich Himmler, Heydrich summarizes the books confiscated from the publisher J. Huber and lists his recommendations based on the petition by the Reich Association for Dowsing and the assessment conducted by Josef Wimmer. The document includes notes on the side in response to the recommendations. It is also noted the Dr. Lutz of the Propaganda Ministry does not need to be involved in these discussions as a middleman.
Letter From Wolfram Sievers To The Reich Main Security Office, December 2, 1940, Wolfram Sievers
Letter From Wolfram Sievers To The Reich Main Security Office, December 2, 1940, Wolfram Sievers
Dowsing Research
This note from Wolfram Sievers to the Reich Main Security Office accompanied forwarded documents related to dowsing - a letter to the Reichsführer-SS (Heinrich Himmler) and a position paper by Josef Wimmer of the Ahnenerbe Department of Applied Geology.
Letter From The Ahnenerbe To Rudolf Brandt, November 25, 1940, Ahnenerbe
Letter From The Ahnenerbe To Rudolf Brandt, November 25, 1940, Ahnenerbe
Dowsing Research
In this letter to Rudolf Brandt of the Reichsführer-SS's personal staff, the writer states that Ahnenerbe Curator Walther Wüst has spoken to Dr. Lutz regarding dowsing rods and pendula and therefore it is not necessary for Brandt to reply to Lutz himself. Additionally, it is stated that the attachment includes the Ahnenerbe position on the prohibition of documents on dowsing and pendula in a letter from 11/20/40 which was sent to the Head of the Sicherheitspolizei and the SD.
Letter From Wolfram Sievers To Reinhard Heydrich, November 20, 1940, Wolfram Sievers
Letter From Wolfram Sievers To Reinhard Heydrich, November 20, 1940, Wolfram Sievers
Dowsing Research
This letter from Wolfram Sievers to Reinhard Heydrich summarized the assessment of confiscated documents related to dowsing, pendula, and astrology by Josef Wimmer of the Department for Applied Geology. Sievers notes the principles used for assessment: first, that recent research has led to great progress on the dowsing question and physical causes related to the sidereal pendulum may also soon be understandable; second, the dowsing literature does contain false reports and mistakes, but also much that has been scientifically proven - the task at hand, therefore, is to sift the literature and separate out that which is valuable and prevent …
Letter From Josef Wimmer To Wolfram Sievers, November 1, 1940, Josef Wimmer
Letter From Josef Wimmer To Wolfram Sievers, November 1, 1940, Josef Wimmer
Dowsing Research
Memo to Sievers from Wimmer stating that he is sending his opinions on a paper by Dr. Beyer and asking that the report be forwarded to the Head of the Sicherheitspolizei and the SD, Reinhard Heydrich.
Letter From Josef Wimmer To Wolfram Sievers, November 1, 1940, Josef Wimmer
Letter From Josef Wimmer To Wolfram Sievers, November 1, 1940, Josef Wimmer
Dowsing Research
Note from Josef Wimmer to Wolfram Sievers accompanying an assessment of 14 documents, with the request that the assessment be forwarded to the Head of the Sicherheitspolizei, Reinhard Heydrich.
Letter From Josef Wimmer To Wolfram Sievers, November 1, 1940, Josef Wimmer
Letter From Josef Wimmer To Wolfram Sievers, November 1, 1940, Josef Wimmer
Dowsing Research
Note from Josef Wimmer to Wolfram Sievers accompanying Wimmer's commentary on a paper from the Reich Association for Dowsing and a report from the SD. Wimmer asks that his assessment be forwarded to the Reichsführer-SS, Heinrich Himmler.
Letter From The Head Of The Sicherheits Polizei And The Sd To The Ahnenerbe, October 31, 1940, Head Of The Sicherheitspolizei And The Sd
Letter From The Head Of The Sicherheits Polizei And The Sd To The Ahnenerbe, October 31, 1940, Head Of The Sicherheitspolizei And The Sd
Dowsing Research
A request from a representative of the Head of the Sicherheitspolizei and the SD (Reinhard Heydrich) to the Ahnenerbe for an update on the review of dowsing and pendulum documents expressing the hope that this activity can be completed shortly, as they must report to the Reichsführer-SS (Heinrich Himmler).
Report By Josef Wimmer On The Position Paper By The Reich Association For Dowsing And The S.D. Report, October 30, 1940, Josef Wimmer
Report By Josef Wimmer On The Position Paper By The Reich Association For Dowsing And The S.D. Report, October 30, 1940, Josef Wimmer
Dowsing Research
In this report, Josef Wimmer adds his opinion on first, the position paper by the Reich Association for Dowsing which defends dowsing and proposes official measures to protect the practice and empower the association and second, a report from the SD in response to the Reich Association petition. Wimmer responds to criticism of dowsing included in the SD report while also recognizing sources of error that the Reich Association training fails to address. He concludes with proposals that would reorganize the association and strengthen the training and oversight capacities, placing the association within the oversight of the Ahnenerbe and encouraging …
Assessment Of Confiscated Dowsing And Pendulum Literature By Josef Wimmer For Reinhard Heydrich, October 30, 1940, Josef Wimmer
Assessment Of Confiscated Dowsing And Pendulum Literature By Josef Wimmer For Reinhard Heydrich, October 30, 1940, Josef Wimmer
Dowsing Research
In a document sent to the Head of the Sicherheitspolizei and the SD, Josef Wimmer provides an assessment of confiscated documents related to dowsing rods and pendula. He describes nine documents and provides his own opinion on their value. He recommends the release of seven documents, the classification of one (Baron von Pohl's Earthly Radiations as Pathogen) and the sequestration of one (F. Kallenberg's "Revelations of the Sidereal Pendulum". He additionally comments on the state of dowsing rod research and the principles he used to assess the documents. Finally, he states that the Ahnenerbe should be consulted on all cases …
Assessment Of Confiscated Astrology Literature By Josef Wimmer For Reinhard Heydrich, October 30, 1940, Josef Wimmer
Assessment Of Confiscated Astrology Literature By Josef Wimmer For Reinhard Heydrich, October 30, 1940, Josef Wimmer
Dowsing Research
In a document sent to the Head of the Sicherheitspolizei and the SD, Josef Wimmer provides an assessment of confiscated documents related to astrology. He recommends the release of two documents, Astronomical Ephemeris for the year 1940 and Abdias Trew's Layout plan for reformed astrology. The sequestration is recommended to be upheld for Planet Signatures by Thomas Ring and The New Planet Pluto by Fritz Brunhübner. Wimmer remained undecided about a final document, The Dynamics of the Cosmos by H.H. Reinsch.
Letter From The Ahnenerbe To Walther Wüst, September 25, 1940, Ahnenerbe
Letter From The Ahnenerbe To Walther Wüst, September 25, 1940, Ahnenerbe
Dowsing Research
In a letter written on behalf of Wolfram Sievers, it is requested that the requested assessment of dowsing rod documents be completed as soon as possible as the Head of the Sicherheitspolizei and the SD Reinhard Heydrich is eager to find a solution.