Natchez materials, Samuel George Morton Papers

Culture:
Natchez
Atakapa includes: Atacapa
Language: English
Date: 1838-1839
Contributor: Anthony, John Gould, 1804-1877 | Powell, W. Byrd (William Byrd), 1799-1866
Subject: Grave robbing | Human remains | Phrenology | Skulls | Anthropometry
Type: Text
Genre: Correspondence
Extent: 2 items
Description: Letters discussing grave robbing of Indigenous ancestors' remains. Anthony writes to Morton that he can't get Mr. Dorfeuille to part with the skulls; Dr. Mason has the Natchez head. Powell compares Atakapa and Natchez skulls, criticizes Morton's use of single examples from each tribe, discusses his desire to take 500 specimens on a phrenological speaking tour in England, criticizes Combe's comments in Crania Americana, and alludes to a professional dispute. This appears to be the same letter from Powell listed under Atakapas material.
Collection: Samuel George Morton Papers Mss.B.M843