See inside for Peabody 25, happenings in the world of archaeology, upcoming events, and much more!
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PEABODY NEWSLETTER - FEBRUARY 2017
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This month has been a busy one at the Peabody! In this newsletter we keep you up to date on current renovations to our collections space, what’s going on in the world of archaeology, and we continue to explore the Peabody through objects in our latest edition of Peabody 25. Keep checking back for more updates!
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Ruth Benedict and the Purpose of Anthropology
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Contributed by Ryan Wheeler
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A quick Google search reveals that Ruth Benedict still looms large in the minds of contemporary anthropologists. Benedict (1887-1948) is known for many things—she was a favorite student of anthropology icon Franz Boas, she conducted multidisciplinary work across anthropology, psychology, and social science, and was close friend and confidant of Margaret Mead.
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peabody 25
Pottery, Shells, and Maine
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Contributed by Lindsay Randall
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This blog represents the fourth entry in a blog series – Peabody 25 – that will delve into the history of the Peabody Museum through objects in our collection. A new post will be out with each newsletter, so keep your eyes peeled for the Peabody 25 tag!
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Contributed by Samantha Hixson
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This week it seemed there were a lot of great links discussing new and exciting things happening within the world of archaeology. Here are just a few that we found.
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Upgrading the storage environment
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Contributed by Marla Taylor
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It has been challenging over the years to control the temperature and humidity in the basement – an essential factor in maintaining an artifact collection.
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Monday, February 20, 2017
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Robert S. Peabody Museum of Archaeology, corner of Main and Phillips Streets, Andover, MA
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MAS-NE LECTURE - PEABODY STUDENT SYMPOSIUM
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Tuesday, February 21, 2017
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Robert S. Peabody Museum of Archaeology, corner of Main and Phillips Streets, Andover, MA
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Robert S. Peabody Museum of Archaeology
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Corner of Main Street & Phillips Street | Andover, MA 01810
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