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Archives of the Ladd Observatory

Materials from the archives of Ladd Observatory, including eclipse expedition scrapbooks, slides, and associated materials from Charles H. Smiley.

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Chac, the rain god

Description:
An information card featuring the Mayan rain god Chac and advertising the Yucatan as a tourist attraction.
Year:
1960
Genre:
advertisements
Collection:
Brown University Library
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Itzamna, Deity of the Maya Pantheon

Description:
A card advertising the Mayan culture and history to entice potential visitors to vacation in Mexico.
Genre:
advertisements
Collection:
Brown University Library
Physics
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Skyscrapers, Inc.

Description:
An advertisement for a lecture led by Professor Smiley on their expedition to Mexico City.
Year:
1963
Genre:
advertisements
Collection:
Brown University Library
Physics
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The wind god, perhaps Kukulcan

Description:
An information card featuring the Mayan wind god, very likely Kukulcan.
Year:
1960
Genre:
advertisements
Collection:
Brown University Library
Physics
Archives of the Ladd Observatory
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Xaman Ek, the north star god

Description:
An information card featuring the Mayan north star god Xaman Ek.
Year:
1960
Genre:
advertisements
Collection:
Brown University Library
Physics
Archives of the Ladd Observatory
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Yum Kax, the corn god

Description:
An information card featuring the Mayan corn god Yum Kax.
Year:
1960
Genre:
advertisements
Collection:
Brown University Library
Physics
Archives of the Ladd Observatory
Full Record

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