J. G. Frazer to Howitt 23 October 1906
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evidences as to the Central
Australian theory of conception.
They are physically incapable of
putting themselves at the point
of view of a savage. But the
younger generation who are
growing up and are learning
to know the savage better
will not always be so
wooden-headed. Then the im-
mense importance of Spencer
and Gillen's work and of yours for the
early history of mankind
will be more and more
recognised.
I am very glad to
hear of Fison's improved
health. I had a kind
letter from him some little
time ago. I owe letters
both to him and Spencer,
and hope to pay my
debt before long. But I
Document Details
Date
23-Oct-06
Letter From
Frazer, James George
Letter To
Howitt, Alfred William
Author
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Country
England
Colony/State
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Holding Institution
State Library of Victoria
Collection Name
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Registration Number
MS9356/57
Medium
Letter
Region
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Locality
Cambridge
Summary
MS 9356 [Series] General correspondence with anthropologists. [Sub Series] James George Frazer to A. W. Howitt [Item Title] Letter from James George Fraser to A.W. Howitt. [Summary note] Trinity College, Cambridge. 11 pages. 1906 October 23. Box 1049 [Folder] 6(b) [State Library Victoria record 2018]
Physical Description
Handwritten in ink. Signed and dated.