Benin (Nigeria)

National Museum of Natural History

Object Details

Collection Creator
Kaplan, Flora S.
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Flora S. Kaplan papers
Sponsor
Funding for the processing of this collection was provided by the Wenner-Gren Foundation.
Extent
17.33 Linear feet
Date
1969-2012
Archival Repository
National Anthropological Archives
Identifier
NAA.2015-21, Series 2
Type
Archival materials
Collection Citation
Flora S. Kaplan papers, National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Arrangement
This series is arranged in 7 subseries: 2.1 Correspondence, 1981-2012; 2.2 Field notes, 1982-2009; 2.3 Sound recordings, circa 1980-2011; 2.4 Administration and research, 1979-2012; 2.5 Related symposia and exhibitions, 1979-2012; 2.6 Book files, 1969-2007; 2.7 Writings, 1984-2004.
Collection Rights
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Scope and Contents
This series consists of materials related to Kaplan's fieldwork in Benin, Nigeria. This includes her tenure as a Fulbright professor at the University of Benin from 1983-1985 and subsequent books, articles, symposia, correspondence, and travels to Benin. Materials are dated from 1969-2012 and include correspondence, field notes, sound recordings, research files, press, ephemera, travel files, photographs, and writings. Correspondence includes letters from friends and business associates in Benin, including extensive correspondence with the Oba of Benin. The field notes and sound recordings span more than 20 years and include interviews, research, and Kaplan's thoughts on her experiences. The administration and research materials include travel files, ephemera, and a number of logistical files pertaining to Kaplan's Fulbright award. The symposia and exhibitions subseries includes material for the events Kaplan organized or was involved in related to Benin. Some of these events took place in Benin, while others were organized and took place at New York University. The book files consist of materials primarily related to the publication of Benin Art and Culture.
Collection Restrictions
The Flora S. Kaplan papers are currently closed to researchers due to donor imposed restrictions. Please contact the NAA for further information.
Use of archival audiovisual recordings with no duplicate access copy requires advance notice.
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Record ID
ebl-1503511989651-1503511989732-3
Metadata Usage
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