Documentary History of the Rio Grande Pueblos of New Mexico; I. Bibliographic Introduction / Papers of the School of American Archaeology, No. 13

Name: Documentary History of the Rio Grande Pueblos of New Mexico; I. Bibliographic Introduction / Papers of the School of American Archaeology, No. 13
Author: Adolph Francis Alphonse Bandelier

By Adolph Francis Alphonse Bandelier

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The author outlines a documentary method for reconstructing the history of the Rio Grande pueblos, insisting on strict use of archival sources while recognizing their partial perspectives and gaps. He examines problems of language, translation, and phonetic rendering of indigenous names, argues for careful use of quotations and footnotes, and recommends consulting folklore and correlated disciplines only to supplement and check documentary evidence. The introduction surveys the scattered printed and manuscript holdings in local and national archives, warns against dismissing brief notices, and stresses the need to assess authorship, provenance, and the limits of existing collections.

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Adolph Francis Alphonse Bandelier

Adolph Francis Alphonse Bandelier was a prominent American archaeologist and ethnologist known for his extensive studies of Native American cultures, particularly in the Southwestern United States. His work often focused on the Pueblo peoples of New Mexico, as seen in his notable publication "The Delight Makers," which explores the lives and traditions of these communities. Bandelier's scholarly contributions include detailed historical and bibliographic analyses, such as in "Documentary History of the Rio Grande Pueblos of New Mexico" and "Notes on the Bibliography of Yucatan and Central America." His research has significantly enriched the understanding of indigenous cultures and their histories.