Kathryn Little papers, 1995-2005

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Little, Kathryn
Title
Kathryn Little papers
Dates
1995-2005 (inclusive)
Quantity
1.56 cubic feet (3 boxes) including 2 VHS tapes, 6 CDs with digital photos, 1 CD with program documents, 85 microcassettes, 1 DVD
Collection Number
6239 (Accession No. 6239-001)
Summary
Notes for a dissertation on science education and Native Americans from a researcher at the University of Washington, including interviews
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

No restrictions on access.

Languages
English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Dr. Kathryn "Nan" Little received her PhD in Anthropology from the University of Washington in 1998. Her dissertation focused on an analysis of the Native American Science Outreach Network (NASON), of which she was the director. She was also the director of the Sciences and Tribes Educational Partnership (STEP).

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Dr. Kathryn Little's papers include materials from her dissertation, "Science education with or for Native Americans? : an analysis of the Native American Science Outreach Network;" micro cassette tapes with interviews and collections of transcribed interviews; Native American Science Outreach Network (NASON) curriculum materials and evaluations; Science and Tribes Educational Partnership (STEP) VHS tapes, photo album, photo CDs, and program documents; Carlisle Indian School brochures; Lewis-Clark State College Summer Institute for Effective Teaching of American Indian Students River Trip CD; and American Indian Perspectives: Nature, Natural Resources, and Natural Resource Education spiral bound book.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

We cannot grant permission to copy or reproduce interviews or transcripts or program publications. Users are responsible for securing permission from programs and interviewees.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

Arranged in 4 series.

  • Series 1, Native American Science Outreach Network (NASON), 1995-1996
  • Series 2, Science and Tribes Educational Partnership (STEP), 2000-2003
  • Series 3, Dr. Kathryn Little's doctoral dissertation materials, 1997
  • Series 4, Miscellaneous, 1999

Acquisition Information

Transferred from Burke Museum, donated by Dr. Kathryn "Nan" Little.

Related Materials

"Science education with or for Native Americans?: an analysis of the Native American Science Outreach Network", disseration by Dr. Kathryn Little

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

 

Series 1:  Native American Science Outreach Network (NASON), 1995-1996Return to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Box/Folder
1/1
Curriculum Guide
July 1995
1/2
Resource Guide
July 1995
1/3
Summer Institute Evaluations
1995-1996

Series 2:  Science and Tribes Educational Partnership (STEP), 2000-2003Return to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Box/Folder
1/4
UW STEP Summer Institute VHS
2002
1/5
"Culture and Science" VHS
2003
Box
2
Photographs from album
2000
Box/Folder
1/6
Program Photos on CD
2001-2003
1/7
Program Documents on CD
2003
1/8
STEP Site Coordinator Meeting and Interviews
March 2003

Series 3:  Dr. Kathryn Little's doctoral dissertation materials, 1997Return to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Box
3
Dissertation sound recordings
85 sound cassettes (Microcassettes)
Feb-Aug 1997
Box
3
List of interview subjects
1997
3
Ts'Ilii Frank (2 tapes) (Student, Native American)
May 1997
3
Violet Albright (Student, Native American)
June 1997
3
Lynn Swan (Student, Native American)
May 1997
3
Aja DeCouteau (2 tapes) (Student, Native American)
May 1997
3
Stevens Family (Student, Native American)
April 1997
3
Rick Stevens (Student, Native American)
April 1997
3
Melissa Stevens
April 1997
3
Winter Strong (3 tapes) (Student, Native American)
July 1997
3
Willow Miller-Young (2 tapes) (Student, Native American)
March 1997
3
Bear Alexander (2 tapes) (Student, Native American)
June 1997
3
Tony Korolis (2 tapes) (Student, Native American)
April 1997
3
James Charley (2 tapes) (Student, Native American)
May 1997
3
Phaedra Criag (2 tapes) (Student, Native American)
June 1997
3
Donald Haggard (2 tapes) (Student, Native American)
June 1997
3
Robin Black (2 tapes) (Student, Native American)
June 1997
3
Community returning - Roger Poter's Potlatch
April 1997
3
Carmen Gonzalez and Larry Davidson (2 tapes) (Teachers - Non Native)
May 1997
3
James Anderson (Law Professor, Non Native)
April 1997
3
Mac Silverhorn (2 tapes) (Advisor, Native American)
March 1997
3
Patsy Martin (Advisor, Native American)
May 1997
3
Leon Strom (4 tapes) (Advisor, Native American)
Feb/Mar/Apr 1997
3
Bart Brewer (2 tapes) (Teacher, Non Native)
July 1997
3
Sharon Wheat (Teacher, Non Native)
April 1997
3
Tom Rhodes (Teacher, Non Native)
April 1997
3
Will Fry (2 tapes) (Teacher, Non Native)
July 1997
3
Clayton Huber (2 tapes) (Teacher, Non Native)
July 1997
3
Frank Mespelie (2 tapes) (Teacher, Native American)
May 1997
3
Tina Cayson (Teacher, Non Native)
April 1997
3
Warren Kerr (3 tapes) (Teacher, Non Native)
April 1997
3
Phil Ward (2 tapes) (Para professional, Native American)
April 1997
3
Brad Hibbard (2 tapes) (Teacher, Non Native)
July 1997
3
Greg Jenny (3 tapes) (Teacher, Non Native)
July 1997
3
Ryan LeClair (3 tapes) (Teacher, Non Native)
April 1997
3
Chris Morganroth (3 tapes) (Para professional, Native American)
July 1997
3
Ebony Kuwlia
April 1997
3
Chris Sanders (Para professional, Native American)
April 1997
3
Vicki York (3 tapes) (Para professional, Native American)
July 1997
3
Dawn Stevens (2 tapes) (Para professional, Native American)
April 1997
3
Sally Brownfield (4 tapes) (NASON Teacher, Native American)
April 1997
3
Briana Johnson (Teaching assistant, Non Native)
May 1997
3
Megan Beebe (Teaching assistant, Native American)
September 1997
3
Vicki Gonzalez (3 tapes) (Teaching assistant, Native American)
April 1997
3
Ned Blackhawk (Teaching assistant, Native American)
August 1997
Box/Folder
1/9-1/13
Transcripts of Micro Cassettes (Presumed) (5)
From binders
Feb-Aug 1997

Series 4:  Miscellaneous, 1999, 2005Return to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Box/Folder
1/14
Lewis-Clark State College Summer Institute for Effective Teaching of American Indian Students River Trip on CD
Summer 2005
1/15
American Indian Perspectives: Nature, Natural Resources, and Natural Resources Education
1999
1/16
Carlisle Indian School Brochures (3)

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Indians of North America--Education
  • Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)

Personal Names

  • Little, Kathryn--Archives

Corporate Names

  • Native American Science Outreach Network--History--Sources
  • Science and Tribes Educational Partnership
  • United States Indian School (Carlisle, Pa.)--History--Sources