essay

Pima and Papago: Introduction

handbook of north american indians. southwest • 10 • Published In 1983 • Pages: 125-136

By: Fontana, Bernard L..

Abstract
This is essentially a study of the geography and ecological adaptation of the O'odham (Papago) to their environment in southern Arizona and Sonora Mexico. In addition to a discussion on the origin of the name, the author provides detailed information on the topography, climate, fauna, and flora of the region, and concludes the article with a brief annotated bibliography on the O'odham people.
Subjects
Identification
Geography
Water supply
Tillage
Artifact and archive collections
culture
O'odham
HRAF PubDate
2010
Region
North America
Sub Region
Southwest and Basin
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
Analyst
John Beierle; 2010
Field Date
no date
Coverage Date
1690-1980
Coverage Place
Southern Arizona, United States; Sonora, Mexico
Notes
Bernard L. Fontana
Stock number: 047-000-00361-0
LCCN
77017162
LCSH
Tohono O'odham Indians