Brian Douglas Compton papers, 1989-1993
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Compton, Brian Douglas, 1958-
- Title
- Brian Douglas Compton papers
- Dates
- 1989-1993 (inclusive)19891993
- Quantity
- 0.71 cubic feet (2 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 2696-089
- Summary
- Field notes on Shuswap (Secwepemc), Upper North Wakashan and Southern Tsimshian ethnobotany and ethnozoology written by a Jacobs Research Funds recipient
- Repository
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University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu - Access Restrictions
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Access restricted: For terms of access, contact University of Washington Libraries Special Collections.
- Languages
- English
Biographical Note
Brain D. Compton received his Ph.D. in Botany from the University of British Columbia in 1993. His doctoral research focused on Heiltsuk, Haisla, and Oowekeeno ethnobotany. Since 1986, he has been involved in ethnobiological research and teaching among various First Nations of British Columbia and Indian Tribes of Washington State. He has developed and taught several college and university courses involving ethnobiological and related topics at the University of British Columbia, Simon Fraser University, Northwest Indian College and other indigenous and private educational institutions of the Pacific Northwest.
Content Description
Field notes on Shuswap (Secwepemc), Upper North Wakashan and Southern Tsimshian ethnobotany and ethnozoology.
Other Descriptive Information
Forms part of the Jacobs Research Funds linguistic research collection.
Use of the Collection
Return to TopAdministrative Information
Arrangement
Organized into 2 accessions.
- Accession No. 2696-089-01, Brian Douglas Compton papers, 1989-1993
- Accession No. 2696-089-02, Brian Douglas Compton papers, 1989
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Accession No. 2696-089-01: Brian Douglas Compton papers, 1989-1993
0.5 cu. ft. (1 box)Scope and Content: Photocopied field notes on Shuswap (Secwepemc) ethnobotany and ethnozoology.
Restrictions on Access: Access restricted: For terms of access, contact University of Washington Libraries Special Collections.
Restrictions on Use: Copyrights retained by creator. Contact Special Collections for details.
Acquisition Info: Brian D. Compton, 1993-10-13
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Description: Secwepemc EthnobiologyDates: December 3, 1990 - April 3, 1991Container: Box 1, Item Book 1
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Description: Notes on Secwepemc Ethnobotany
Scope and Content: Field notes relating to interviews with Aimee August
Dates: June 15-16, 1991Container: Box 1, Item Book 2 -
Description: Notes on Secwepemc EthnobotanyDates: June 20, 1991 - December 11, 1992Container: Box 1, Item Book 3
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Description: Notes on Secwepemc EthnobotanyDates: February 18 - August 12, 1992Container: Box 1, Item Book 4
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Description: Notes on Secwepemc EthnobotanyDates: July 21 - August 27, 1993Container: Box 1, Item Book 5
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Accession No. 2696-089-02: Brian Douglas Compton papers, 1989
0.21 cu. ft. (1 box)Scope and Content: Field notes from research on the Upper North Wakashan and Southern Tsimshian ethnobotany, and preliminary project report.
Restrictions on Access: Access restricted: For terms of access, contact University of Washington Libraries Special Collections.
Restrictions on Use: Copyrights retained by creator. Contact Special Collections for details.
Acquisition Info: Brian D. Compton, 1993-10-13
Processing Info: Processed by Nestor Guerrero, August 2023.
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Description: List of field notes by languageContainer: Box/Folder 1/1, Accession 2696-089-02
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Description: Heiltsuk
Scope and Content: Field notes relating to Heiltsuk ethnobotany; Informants: Mary Hunt, Annie Wilson, Pauline Waterfall, Liz Brown, Mary Cambell, Lilah Hanuse, Tilly Hunt, Clarence Martin, Evelyn Windsor, Maggie Windsor, Angus Campbell, and Don Wilson
Dates: January 1989 - January 1990Container: Box/Folder 1/2, Accession 2696-089-02 -
Description: Oweekeno
Scope and Content: Field notes relating to Oweekeno ethnobotany
Dates: May 2 - June 9, 1989Container: Box/Folder 1/3, Accession 2696-089-02 -
Description: Haihais
Scope and Content: Field notes relating to Haihais ethnobotany; Informants: Mary Hopkins, Sam Brown (interpreter)
Dates: July 22 - 24, 1989Container: Box/Folder 1/4, Accession 2696-089-02 -
Description: Haihais/Kitasoo
Scope and Content: Field notes relating to Haihais/Kitasoo ethnobotany; Informants: Louisa Hall, Violet Neasloss, and William Mason Robinson
Dates: July 22 - 25, 1989Container: Box/Folder 1/5, Accession 2696-089-02 -
Description: Kitasoo
Scope and Content: Field notes relating to Kitasoo ethnobotany; Informants: Doreen Robinson and William Mason Robinson
Dates: 24-Jul-89Container: Box/Folder 1/6, Accession 2696-089-02 -
Description: Kitlope (Hanaksiala)
Scope and Content: "Native garden" notes; relates to Kitlope (Hanaksiala) ethnobotany
Dates: 19-Apr-89Container: Box/Folder 1/7, Accession 2696-089-02 -
Description: Research ReportDates: 1989Container: Box/Folder 1/8, Accession 2696-089-02
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
Corporate Names
- Jacobs Research Funds (creator)
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Compton, Brian Douglas, 1958- (creator)
