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e Politica. They gave a number of courses in sociology and anthro- 
pology, supplementing other courses given by local professors in the 
general field of the humanities. Dr. Oberg, accompanied by several 
advanced students, returned to the Mato Grosso for 3 months, July- 
September 1947, to complete field work initiated the preceding year 
among the Terena and Caduveo Indians. Dr. Pierson, assisted by 
advanced students, continued field work at “A Vila,” a caboclo com- 
munity near Sao Paulo. The proximity of “A Vila” to Sio Paulo 
made it possible to utilize week ends and short vacations throughout 
the year, rather than spending a continuous longer period in the field. 
Colombia.—Dr. John H. Rowe continued to represent the Institute 
of Social Anthropology in Popayén, Colombia, cooperating with the 
Instituto Etnolégico of the Universidad del Cauca. Courses in 
ethnology, linguistics, and archeology were given to the students 
enrolled in the Instituto and 2 months of field work was carried out 
among the nearby Guambiano Indians, August-September 1947. Dr. 
Rowe also twice visited Bogota to consult with local anthropologists 
of the National Ethnological Institute concerning anthropological 
activities in Colombia. Sr. Gabriel Ospina, formerly a student of 
Institute of Social Anthropology scientists in México, was named 
director of the newly established Instituto de Antropologfa Social of 
the Escuela Normal Superior. Utilizing field techniques learned 
while working with Dr. Foster in Tzintzuntzan, México, he began a 
4-year anthropological study of the pueblo of Viani, to train local 
personnel, and to throw light on the functioning of this aspect of 
Colombian culture. 
México.—Dyr. Isabel Kelly and Dr. Stanley Newman continued to 
represent the Institute of Social Anthropology in its cooperative plan 
with the Escuela Nacional de Antropologia. Because of reduced ap- 
propriations as compared to the fiscal year of 1947, it was necessary 
to terminate studies in cultural geography on August 31, 1947, when 
Robert C. West left this service. Five courses in ethnology and lin- 
guistics were given during the academic year. Dr. Kelly, assisted by 
four students, returned to Tajin, Veracruz, to continue her study of 
the 'Totonac Indians. A photographic exhibit in the Benjamin Frank- 
lin Library in May 1947, of Totonac Indian scenes, prepared by Dr. 
Kelly, received favorable comment from many Mexicans, and was 
thoroughly described in El Nacional, the official Mexican Government 
newspaper. Dr. Newman, working with other faculty members and 
students, and working with native informants brought from the field, 
continued research on the Otomi and Nahuatl languages. 
Pert.—Dr. Allan Holmberg continued to represent the Institute of 
Social Anthropology in Perd in its cooperative work with the Instituto 
de Estudios Etnologicos. As in the case of México, reduced appro- 
priations made it necessary to reduce the Peruvian staff ; the services of 
