United States Federal Bureau of Investigation files, 1939-1950

Mss.B.B61.f

Date: 1939-1950 | Size: 0.25 Linear feet, 49 items

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Abstract

These papers concern the investigation into Boas' alleged connections with the Communist party. The continuation of the files beyond the date of Boas' death most likely resulted from similar investigations into the activity of Boas' outspoken son, Ernst Boas.

Background note

Franz Boas was an American anthropologist, studied the Eskimos and Northwest Coast Indians, and held positions at Columbia University and the American Museum of Natural History.

Collection Information

Provenance

Requested by Stephen Catlett through Freedom of Information Act, 1983. Received and accessioned, (1985 225ms). See APS Legal File requesting information from FBI.

Location of originals:

Originals in: United States Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Indexing Terms

Corporate Name(s)

United States. -- Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Occupation(s)

Anthropologists -- United States.

Personal Name(s)

Boas, Ernst P. (Ernst Philip), 1891-1955
Boas, Franz, 1858-1942

Subject(s)

Communism and social sciences -- United States.
Communist parties -- United States.
Socialists -- United States.