Laissez les bon temps rouler: Mardi Gras and Cajun Traditions in eHRAF
Mardi Gras has become synonymous with the culture and lifestyle of New Orleans and southern Louisiana. “Fat Tuesday” or mardi gras in French, is the name given to the feast day that marks the onset…
HRAF 2024 in Review & 2025 Preview
Francine Barone It’s time for our annual Year in Review. This article will summarize HRAF’s activities from the previous year as well as describe what you can expect to see from us over the next…
HRAF to host Anthropology Day 2025 celebration
The American Anthropological Association is officially celebrating Anthropology Day on February 20, 2025. Anthropology Day is a day for anthropologists to celebrate our discipline while sharing it with the world around us. On Friday, February 21, the Human…
Welcome to our newest HRAF members 2024
As we reflect on 2024 and look forward to a new year, HRAF would like to extend a heartfelt welcome to our newest member institutions. We are especially pleased by the diversity and global reach…
Winter Solstice Celebrations Around the World
The Winter Solstice is upon us in the Northern Hemisphere. Marking the longest night and shortest day of the year, the hibernal solstice is an astronomical event that takes place when the Earth reaches its…
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Job opening: Document Imaging Assistant (Part-Time)
The Human Relations Area Files (HRAF) at Yale University is seeking a Document Imaging Assistant for HRAF’s electronic publications. Position Summary Under…
HRAF Internship in Honor of Melvin Ember 2025-2026
The Human Relations Area Files (HRAF) at Yale University is…
HRAF Academic Quarterly, Vol 2024-04
HRAF Academic Quarterly, Vol 2024-04 Francine Barone This summary features…
HRAF Academic Quarterly

HRAF Academic Quarterly, Vol 2024-03
HRAF Academic Quarterly Vol 2024-03 Francine Barone This summary features some of the exciting research accomplished using HRAF data from the eHRAF…
HRAF Academic Quarterly, Vol 2024-02
Francine Barone This summary features some of the exciting research…
HRAF Academic Quarterly, Vol 2024-01
Francine Barone This summary features some of the exciting research…
HRAF Academic Quarterly, Vol 2023-04
HRAF Academic Quarterly Vol 2023-04 This summary features some of…