The Annual Report of the Bureau of Ethnology to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, 1887–'88, is the Ninth Annual Report, published in 1892. This series of reports, directed by John Wesley Powell, documented anthropological, archaeological, and linguistic studies conducted under the U.S. government’s Bureau of Ethnology.Published: 1892, by the Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C.
Description of the 1887–'88 Annual Report
Title: Ninth Annual Report of the Bureau of Ethnology to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, 1887–'88
Published: 1892, by the Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C.
Editor: John Wesley Powell, Director
Physical details: Typically over 600 pages, includes numerous fold-out maps, charts, and illustrations.
Freemasonry is not directly referenced in this volume, some elements may be of symbolic or comparative interest
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Ritual and symbolism: The Navajo sand paintings and ceremonies described by Stevenson contain profound symbolic structures and moral allegories—a feature familiar to Masonic ritual students.
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Architecture and sacred space: Mindeleff’s study of Pueblo ceremonial buildings (kivas), including their geometric and astronomical alignments, could intrigue Masons interested in the esoteric significance of architecture and its role in spiritual or initiatory settings.
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Anthropological parallels: Masonic scholars often look at cross-cultural expressions of initiation, brotherhood, and sacred geometry. This report provides ample ethnographic material for comparative study.
