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William Russell Bascom
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Berta Bascom
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Robert F. Murphy
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University of California African Expedition
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Dorothy Shack
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Edwin M. Loeb
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Ella-Marie Loeb
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Phoebe Apperson Hearst
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William A. Shack
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Joan Wescott
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Berta Bascom
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University Appropriation
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William Russell Bascom
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Robert F. Murphy
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Phoebe Apperson Hearst
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University of California African Expedition
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Dorothy Shack
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Joan Wescott
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Igor Kopytoff
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Robert I. Orlins
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Acc.1371
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Acc.2819
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Acc.334
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Acc.4471
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Acc.4729
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Acc.988
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Acc.4428
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Acc.4677
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Acc.1302
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Acc.4748
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5.1 Religion and Divination: Objects and garb associated with practices reflecting submission, devotion, obedience, and service to supernatural agencies
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2.2 Personal Adornments and Accoutrements
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4.1 Dwellings and Furnishings
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1.7 Fighting, Warfare, and Social Control
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5.2 Magic: Objects Associated with Practices reflecting confidence in the ability to manipulate supernatural agencies
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5.5 Stimulants, Narcotics, and Accessories
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1.5 Household
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3.1 Status Objects and Insignia of Office
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5.4 Secular and Religious Musical Instruments
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1.0 Use not specified (Utensils, Implements, and Conveyances)
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S1979-1980 #57: International House (UC Berkeley) (April 11, 1980–April 14, 1980)
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S1966-1967 #75: Marin County Human Rights Commission (February 10, 1967–March 3, 1967)
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S1968-1969 #125: Richmond High School (May 26, 1969–June 9, 1969)
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S1968-1969 #126: John F. Kennedy High School/Harry j. Reynolds (June 9, 1969–unknown)
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S1969-1970 #107: Dover Elementary School (April 10, 1970–April 13, 1970)
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S1969-1970 #108: Manzanita Elementary School/Leon Washington (April 14, 1970–April 20, 1970)
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S1969-1970 #127: Martin Luther King Jr. High School (May 26, 1970–May 28, 1970)
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S1969-1970 #23: Richmond High School (September 18, 1969–October 6, 1969)
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S1969-1970 #35: Berkeley High School (October 13, 1969–October 17, 1969)
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S1969-1970 #48: M. H. de Young Memorial Museum (November 7, 1969–November 12, 1969)
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