essay

Locality as a basic factor in the development of Iroquois social structure

Symposium on local diversity in Iroquois cultureWashington, D.C. • Published In 1951 • Pages: 35-54

By: Fenton, William N..

Abstract
This is an examination of of the effects of locality or residence on the development of Iroquois social structure. In developing this subject Fenton examines the village and its residents and in concluding the article he offers his theory on coresidence or the concept of locality as a method of interpreting Iroquois culture history.
Subjects
Cultural participation
Historical reconstruction
Sociocultural trends
culture
Iroquois
HRAF PubDate
1996
Region
North America
Sub Region
Eastern Woodlands
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
John Beierle ; 1961
Field Date
1933-1949
Coverage Date
not specified
Coverage Place
not specified, United States and Canada
Notes
William N. Fenton
LCSH
Iroquois Indians