Hickey, Ragnhild Tait - Ophidiamyths and Verities, December 12, 1979
File — Box: 5
Identifier: 1
Paper description
A treatise on snakes (genus Ophidia), describing physical traits, mythical history, importance in different cultures and why humans have a visceral reaction to them. Also an account of the author's father's research on them and his taking rattle snakes to Orkney (Scotland).
Dates
- Creation: December 12, 1979
Creator
- From the Collection: Winnetka Fortnightly (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
The Winnetka Fortnightly records are open for research in the Special Collections Reading Room; 1 box at a time (Priority III). Meeting minutes and members' biographies are restricted; consult Curator of Modern Manuscripts for information.
Repository Details
Part of the The Newberry Library - Modern Manuscripts and Archives Repository
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60 West Walton Street
Chicago Illinois 60610 United States
312-255-3512
reference@newberry.org