Feldman, Burton

This folder is the contents of a binder kept by Burton Feldman. The binder was a collection of articles and notes on anthropology with specific attention to themes of religion and theology.

This folder contains some drafts of introductory chapters for ''The Rise of modern Mythology: 1680 - 1860''. There is also a prospectus and letters to publishers.

This folder contains Burton Feldman's notes and research on various individuals for use in a paper on mythology.

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 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 Mircea Eliade. 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 short paragraphs and notes concerning the process of writing and the idea of poetry and literature. There is also a Far Side comic in this folder that makes reference to a ''Professor Feldman''.