Cannibalism in the United States

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Brief paper about Native American tribes that were allegedly cannibals, including mention of a tribe in California and a lengthy narrative about the author's observations of the second tribe (the Carancahuas), who lived in southern Texas. The text is typed, but has a number of handwritten corrections and additions.

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5 p.

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Herff, C. A. Creation Date: Unknown.

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Brief paper about Native American tribes that were allegedly cannibals, including mention of a tribe in California and a lengthy narrative about the author's observations of the second tribe (the Carancahuas), who lived in southern Texas. The text is typed, but has a number of handwritten corrections and additions.

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[Letter from M. L. Crimmins to Mrs. Herff - May 20 1946] (Letter)

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Handwritten letter from Col. M. L. Crimmins to Mrs. Herff discussing a paper that he is sending about cannibalism and information about materials lent to the University of Texas by the Herff family.

[Letter from M. L. Crimmins to Mrs. Herff - May 20 1946] - ark:/67531/metapth1560493

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Herff, C. A. Cannibalism in the United States, paper, Date Unknown; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1560495/: accessed June 6, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Patrick Heath Public Library.

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