Dr. J. Walter Fewkes was born in Newton, Massachusetts on November 14, 1950. He was the son of Jesse and Susan Emeline (Jewett) Fewkes. His first wife was Florence George Eastman who died in 1888. His second wife was Harriet Olivia Cutler.
Forest Glenn, Md., May 31. - Dr. J. Walter Fewkes, 79, who delved into the folklore and life of the western Indians, died today at his home after a short illness. Prominent in two fields of science, biology and ethnology, his classical descriptions of snake dances, customs and religions among the Walpi and Hopi Indian did much to arouse public interest in their ancient civilizations. He was the first man to make use of the phonograph in recording Indian music. He was initiated into the secret rites of the Hopi Indians, who called him "medicine bowl." (Published in the Hartford Courant June 1, 1930)
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Dr. J. Walter Fewkes was born in Newton, Massachusetts on November 14, 1950. He was the son of Jesse and Susan Emeline (Jewett) Fewkes. His first wife was Florence George Eastman who died in 1888. His second wife was Harriet Olivia Cutler.
Forest Glenn, Md., May 31. - Dr. J. Walter Fewkes, 79, who delved into the folklore and life of the western Indians, died today at his home after a short illness. Prominent in two fields of science, biology and ethnology, his classical descriptions of snake dances, customs and religions among the Walpi and Hopi Indian did much to arouse public interest in their ancient civilizations. He was the first man to make use of the phonograph in recording Indian music. He was initiated into the secret rites of the Hopi Indians, who called him "medicine bowl." (Published in the Hartford Courant June 1, 1930)
(Note: Another memorial was merged into this one by FindAGrave.)
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J. Walter Fewkes
Nov. 14, 1850 - May 31, 1930
Nettie S. Hockman
1865- 1958
Carolin L. Doyle
Died Oct. 9th 1936
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