Brian Douglas Compton papers, 1989-1993

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Compton, Brian Douglas, 1958-
Title
Brian Douglas Compton papers
Dates
1989-1993 (inclusive)
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
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

Access restricted: For terms of access, contact University of Washington Libraries Special Collections.

Languages
English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

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 DescriptionReturn to Top

Field notes on Shuswap (Secwepemc), Upper North Wakashan and Southern Tsimshian ethnobotany and ethnozoology.

Other Descriptive InformationReturn to Top

Forms part of the Jacobs Research Funds linguistic research collection.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Copyrights retained by creator. Contact Special Collections for details.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

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 CollectionReturn to Top

 

Accession No. 2696-089-01: Brian Douglas Compton papers, 1989-1993Return to Top

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

Container(s) Description Dates
Box item
1 Book 1
Secwepemc Ethnobiology
December 3, 1990 - April 3, 1991
1 Book 2
Notes on Secwepemc Ethnobotany
Scope and Content: Field notes relating to interviews with Aimee August
June 15-16, 1991
1 Book 3
Notes on Secwepemc Ethnobotany
June 20, 1991 - December 11, 1992
1 Book 4
Notes on Secwepemc Ethnobotany
February 18 - August 12, 1992
1 Book 5
Notes on Secwepemc Ethnobotany
July 21 - August 27, 1993

Accession No. 2696-089-02: Brian Douglas Compton papers, 1989Return to Top

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.

Container(s) Description Dates
Box/Folder Accession
1/1 2696-089-02
List of field notes by language
1/2 2696-089-02
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
January 1989 - January 1990
1/3 2696-089-02
Oweekeno
Scope and Content: Field notes relating to Oweekeno ethnobotany
May 2 - June 9, 1989
1/4 2696-089-02
Haihais
Scope and Content: Field notes relating to Haihais ethnobotany; Informants: Mary Hopkins, Sam Brown (interpreter)
July 22 - 24, 1989
1/5 2696-089-02
Haihais/Kitasoo
Scope and Content: Field notes relating to Haihais/Kitasoo ethnobotany; Informants: Louisa Hall, Violet Neasloss, and William Mason Robinson
July 22 - 25, 1989
1/6 2696-089-02
Kitasoo
Scope and Content: Field notes relating to Kitasoo ethnobotany; Informants: Doreen Robinson and William Mason Robinson
24-Jul-89
1/7 2696-089-02
Kitlope (Hanaksiala)
Scope and Content: "Native garden" notes; relates to Kitlope (Hanaksiala) ethnobotany
19-Apr-89
1/8 2696-089-02
Research Report
1989

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)

Corporate Names

  • Jacobs Research Funds (creator)

Other Creators

  • Personal Names
    • Compton, Brian Douglas, 1958- (creator)