Men with ears down to their ankles
book chapter 1948 Underhill, Ruth

NavajoNorth America > Southwest and Basin
This is a brief account of a disastrous peace-making attempt between the Euro-Americans and the Navajos in the mid-nineteenth century. Underhill, a specialist in the history of the Navajo Indians, describes a meeting between the Navajo, led by Sandov...

Papago Indian religion
Book 1946 Underhill, Ruth

O'odhamNorth America > Southwest and Basin
This source is a descriptive ethnography of Papago religion. The book is divided into five sections: a background on Papago history and culture; communal ceremonies; ceremonies for individual power; the use of power; and acculturation. In an appendix...

Social organization of the Papago Indians
Book 1939 Underhill, Ruth

O'odhamNorth America > Southwest and Basin
This ethnography of the Papago deals primarily with the various aspects of social life. Kinship groupings and associated behavior are dealt with at length, as are village groupings and government. Economics is discussed with particular attention give...

The ethnobiology of the Papago Indians
article 1935 Castetter, Edward Franklin & Underhill, Ruth Murray

O'odhamNorth America > Southwest and Basin
This source is a detailed description of the various uses to which plants and animals are put by the Papago. Castetter, a biologist, worked with Underhill during her ethnographic field trips to collect botanical materials. It contains information on ...