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Maya Society

 Organization

administrative history

Citation:
NIC files (hdg.: Maya Society; imprint: Maya Society, at the Johns Hopkins University)

LC in RLIN, 8-10-86 (hdg.: Maya Society)

Checklist of Mesoamerican manuscripts, 2003 (Maya Society; est. 1920 in Auburn Hill, Va. by William Gates; dedicated to collection and dissemination of information on Maya languages and culture; published more than twenty publications)

The Maya Society and its work, 1937: p. 3 (est. July 21, 1930 in Washington, D.C.; dedicated to promotion of knowledge and understanding of Indian races of Middle America, past and present, especially the Maya people and their country; publishing and research on topic)

Found in 62 Collections and/or Records:

William Gates Mesoamerican astrology and calendric studies, 1898-1940

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 279 Series 3 Sub-Series 4
Scope and Contents

Contains notes on Mesoamerican astrology and calindrics compiled by Gates between the years 1898 and 1940.

Dates: 1898-1940

William Gates writings, 1912-1922

 Series
Identifier: MSS 279 Series 4
Scope and Contents

Contains selected writings of Gates prior to 1930, including notes, printed studies and articles, and public addresses. All items pertain to the study of Mesoamerica, with the exception of an article on the conditions in post-revolution Mexico and an article on Chinese art.

Dates: 1912-1922