Feldman, Burton

This folder is the contents of a binder labeled ''Figures''. Feldman used this notebook to record his research and opinions on major figures and how they related to the idea of myth. Each section on an individual figure included a section that described ''his position in a nutshell,'' a primary bibliography of the individual's works regarding myth, a secondary bibliography that also covered myth, critiques by others, and questions that Feldman had.

This folder contains a notebook and notes of Burton Feldman's pertaining to myth, politics, and the notion of kinship. The notebook is filled, largely, with lists of authors that Burton would potentially be referencing. Alongside the notebook are a stack of index cards with notes concerning the concepts the authors discussed. The folder also contains some loose sheets of paper and newspaper clippings that had been in the notebook.

This folder contains a collection of notes and drafts. The range of topics covered include Burton Feldman's research and ideas for fiction projects, his research for ''1220 Mercer St.'', and work on another book on myth.

This folder contains a collection of notes and drafts. The range of topics covered include Burton Feldman's research and ideas for fiction projects, his research for ''1220 Mercer St.'', and work on another book on myth.

This folder is the third of three containing documents pertaining to Burton Feldman's time as a guest professor at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

This folder is the first of two containing newspaper articles kept by Burton Feldman pertaining to his research into anthropology.

This folder is the second of two containing newspaper articles kept by Burton Feldman pertaining to his research into anthropology.

This is an oversize folder containing an array of documents written by Burton Feldman while developing his novels. The contents focus on no one work of Feldman's, but encompass a range of different projects.

This folder contains Burton Feldman's research on Émile Durkheim. This research was not included in the final draft of the book ''The Rise of Modern Mythology: 1680 - 1860.'' The research may have been considered for the book when the scope of the project was larger, or it may have been collected to be used in a potential sequel.

This folder contains Burton Feldman's research on Freud. This research was not included in the final draft of the book ''The Rise of Modern Mythology: 1680 - 1860.'' The research may have been considered for the book when the scope of the project was larger, or it may have been collected to be used in a potential sequel.