Archer, C. I., "Cannibalism in the Early History of the N. W. Coast...". - 1980.
Database ID | 25428 | |
Institution | University of Saskatchewan Archives | |
Fonds/Collection | F.L. Barron fonds | |
Series | 1. Resource Files | |
File/Item Reference | 1. Resource Files-1-16 (Box 1) | |
Date of creation | 1980 | |
Physical description/extent | 1 folder; 3 mm of textual records | |
Number of images | 1 | |
Scope and content | File contains a photocopy of Archer's article "Cannibalism in the Early History of the Northwest Coast: Enduring Myths and Neglected Realities" from the Canadian Historical Review 61 (4), 1980, page 453 to 479. Archer examines the myths developed by the early explorers of the Northwest coast who perhaps labeled the Haida and others as cannibals based only on popular narratives of "savage" races. He argues they developed their own myths through repeated telling of tales. The purpose was to sell books and deter competitors. Some myths persist despite the effort of anthropologists and archeologists. | |
Restrictions on access | There are no restrictions on access. | |
Other terms governing use and reproduction | Responsibility regarding questions of copyright that may arise in the use of any images is assumed by the researcher. | |
Type | Published | |
Primary Media | Textual documents | |
Specific document types | Articles | |
Provenance Access Point | Barron, Frank Laurie, 1942-2000 | |
Treaty boundaries | Vancouver Island No treaty | |
Cultural region | Northwest Coast | |
Names | Cook, Captain James Dixon, Captain George Meares, Captain John Perez, Juan | |
Subject | Culture -- Folklore External representations -- Literature Chiefs Exploration Native-Newcomer relations Religion Cannibalism Mythology Haida Nootka | |
Date Range(s) | 1980-1989 | |
Permanent Link | https://digital.scaa.sk.ca/ourlegacy/permalink/25428 |