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 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 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.