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Paul Proulx papers, 1980
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Proulx, Paul
- Title
- Paul Proulx papers
- Dates
- 1980 (inclusive)19801980
- Quantity
- 1.15 cubic feet (3 boxes, including 6 audio cassettes, 27 sound tape reels, and 5 microfiches)
- Collection Number
- 2696-029
- Summary
- Linguistic research materials from a Jacobs Research Fund grant recepient's work on the Yurok language
- 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 repository.
Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
No user access copy is available for audio cassettes and sound tape reels. Users may be able to obtain a reproduction of the media for a fee. Contact Special Collections for more information.
- Languages
- English, Yurok
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Paul Proulx was a linguistic anthropologist who earned a Ph.D. in linguistics from Cornell University. He taught at St. Francis Xavier and Brandon University in Canada. Proulx eventually focused his studies and research on the language of the Algonquin people. He lived in Nova Scotia to be in close proximity to the Micmac Indian Reserve to further his research and writing. Proulx passed away on December 5, 2005.
Mrs. Florence Shaughnessy (Yurok) was born in 1902 and lived in Requa, near the mouth of the Klamath.
Biographical information unavailable for informants Frank Douglas and Eileen Figueroa.
Historical BackgroundReturn to Top
Re-kwoi (Requa) is a Yurok word translated to “mouth of the creek”, the name of a pre-colonial Native-American village (Rekwoi) one mile upstream from today's Requa, California.
Culturally, the Yurok people are known as skilled fishermen, eelers, basket weavers, canoe makers, storytellers, singers, dancers, healers and strong medicine people. Before they were given the name "Yurok" they referred to themselves in their native language as “Oohl”, meaning “Indian people”. People from down river on the Klamath are known as Pue-lik-lo' (Down River Indian), those on the upper Klamath and Trinity are Pey-cheek-lo' (Up River Indian) and on the coast Ner-'er-ner' (Coast Indian). The Klamath-Trinity River is the lifeline of their people because the majority of the food supply, like ney-puy (salmon), Kaa-ka (sturgeon) and kwor-ror (candlefish) are offered to them from these rivers.
Similar to other tribal groups in California, Yurok people overcame the destruction of their villages, and assimilation attempts by non-native settlers. When government policy forbade the use of traditional languages and outlawed the practice of traditional ceremonies, Yurok people continued. Some dances stopped while others were revitalized. The late 1970s and 1980s were a time when the revitalization effort soared in the local area. The Jump Dance returned to Pek-won in 1984, a War Dance demonstration was held in the late 1980s, and communities came together to support the revitalization of Brush Dances along the river and the coast. In the year 2000, the White Deerskin Dance was held again at the village of Weych-pues. For several generations there were no cultural traditions or language being passed on. With so few Yurok families able to hold onto traditional ways, it appeared as though the attempts to eliminate the cultural traditions would be successful. With the help of many elders (who have since passed on), young people who were eager to learn Yurok traditions did so and for the past twenty years Yurok traditional ceremonies have continued.
(Information adapted from the “Our History” and “Religion” webpages of the Yurok Tribe Official Website; Accessed: 05/08/2023)
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Audio cassettes, sound tape reels, microfiche, and notes related to a Jacobs Research Fund recipient's research on the Yurok language.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Consult the restrictions governing reproduction and use for each of the accessions listed below.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
Organized into 4 accessions.
- Accession No. 2696-029-01, Paul Proulx papers, 1980
- Accession No. 2696-029-02, Paul Proulx papers, 1980
- Accession No. 2696-029-03, Paul Proulx papers, 1980
- Accession No. 2696-029-04, Paul Proulx papers, 1980
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Accession No. 2696-029-01: Paul Proulx papers, 1980Return to Top
Scope and Content: Field notes on Yurok language.
Notes are copied from xeroxed notebook pages supplied by donor.
Restrictions on Access: Access restricted: For terms of access contact repository.
Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights retained. Contact repository for details.
Acquisition Info: Paul Proulx, 1980-07-01
Accession No. 2696-029-02: Paul Proulx papers, 1980Return to Top
Scope and Content: Recordings of the Yurok language.
Tapes numbered 1, 2, 3, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16. The duplicating of these tapes presented many problems, since they were originally recorded at 15/16 I.P.S., a very slow speed and required special equipment and procedures for "up-dubbing" to 7 1/2 I.P.S. Thus, duplication required many more feet of tape. The original numbering system has been maintained, but now the original tapes each extend over 3 new reels. Mr. Proulx's original labels have been xeroxed and placed in the box where each tape commences, i.e., label for tape #11 is in box with tape #11, side 1, part 1. Tapes numbered 7-10 are at U.C. Berkeley Language Lab; they will eventually be sent to us for dubbing. Tapes numbered 4, 5, and 6 are not accounted for. Note: The first 3 tapes (tapes 1, 2, 3) were dubbed onto cassettes before costs proved too high.
Restrictions on Access: Access restricted: For terms of access contact repository.
Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
No user access copy is available for audio cassettes and sound tape reels. Users may be able to obtain a reproduction of the media for a fee. Contact Special Collections for more information.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights retained. Contact repository for details.
Acquisition Info: Paul Proulx, 1980-08-01
Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
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Box | Accession | ||
1 | 2696-029-02 | Frank Douglas 1 audio cassette
Scope and Content: Tape(s) #1-2; Words, stories, songs; Language: Yurok; Location:
Westhaven (Trinidad), California
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January 20, 1980 |
1 | 2696-029-02 | Eileen Figueroa 1 audio cassette
Scope and Content: Tape #3; Words, description of basketry materials; Language:
Yurok; Location: Westhaven (Trinidad), California
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January 21, 1980 |
1 | 2696-029-02 | Florence Shaughnessy 1 (7") open magnetic reel
Scope and Content: Tape #11, Side 1 (Part 1); New combinations of words of motion;
Language: Yurok; Location: Reqwoi (Requa), California
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March 25-28, 1980 |
1 | 2696-029-02 | Florence Shaughnessy 1 (7") open magnetic reel
Scope and Content: Tape #11, Side 1 (conclusion), Side 2 (Part 1); New combinations
of words of motion; Language: Yurok; Location: Reqwoi (Requa), California
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March 25-28, 1980 |
1 | 2696-029-02 | Florence Shaughnessy 1 (7") open magnetic reel
Scope and Content: Tape #11, Side 2 (conclusion); Tape #12: Side 1 (Part 1); New
combinations of words of motion, miscellaneous questions; Language Yurok;
Location: Reqwoi (Requa), California
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March 25-April 2, 1980 |
1 | 2696-029-02 | Florence Shaughnessy 1 (7") open magnetic reel
Scope and Content: Tape #12: Side 1 (Part 1) (conclusion), Part 2; Miscellaneous
questions; Language: Yurok; Location: Reqwoi (Requa), California
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March 28-April 2, 1980 |
1 | 2696-029-02 | Florence Shaughnessy 1 (7") open magnetic reel
Scope and Content: Tape #12: Side 2 (conclusion); Tape #13: Side 1 (Part 1);
Miscellaneous questions, verbs of action; Language: Yurok; Location: Reqwoi
(Requa), California
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March 28-April 2, 1980 |
1 | 2696-029-02 | Florence Shaughnessy 1 (7") open magnetic reel
Scope and Content: Tape #13: Side 1 (conclusion), Side 2 (Part 1); verbs of action;
Language: Yurok; Location: Reqwoi (Requa), California
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April 2, 1980 |
1 | 2696-029-02 | Florence Shaughnessy 1 (7") open magnetic reel
Scope and Content: Tape #13: Side 2 (conclusion); Tape #14: Side 1 (Part 1); verbs
of action, body-part medials, miscellaneous questions; Language: Yurok;
Location: Reqwoi (Requa), California
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April 2-7, 1980 |
1 | 2696-029-02 | Florence Shaughnessy 1 (7") open magnetic reel
Scope and Content: Tape #14: Side 1 (conclusion), Side 2 (Part 1); body-part
medials, miscellaneous questions; Language: Yurok; Location: Reqwoi (Requa),
California
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April 4-7, 1980 |
1 | 2696-029-02 | Florence Shaughnessy 1 (7") open magnetic reel
Scope and Content: Tape #14: Side 2 (conclusion); Tape #15: Side 1; body-part
medials, miscellaneous questions, flow words; Language: Yurok; Location: Reqwoi
(Requa), California
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April 4-10, 1980 |
1 | 2696-029-02 | Florence Shaughnessy 1 (7") open magnetic reel
Scope and Content: Tape #15: Side 1 (conclusion), Side 2 (Part 1); miscellaneous
questions, flow words; Language: Yurok; Location: Reqwoi (Requa),
California
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April 7-10, 1980 |
1 | 2696-029-02 | Florence Shaughnessy 1 (7") open magnetic reel
Scope and Content: Tape #15: Side 2 (conclusion); miscellaneous questions, flow
words; Language: Yurok; Location: Reqwoi (Requa), California
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April 7-10, 1980 |
1 | 2696-029-02 | Florence Shaughnessy 1 (7") open magnetic reel
Scope and Content: Tape #16: Side 1 (Part 1); verbs with medials; Language: Yurok;
Location: Reqwoi (Requa), California
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April 11, 1980 |
1 | 2696-029-02 | Florence Shaughnessy 1 (7") open magnetic reel
Scope and Content: Tape #16: Side 1 (Conclusion); verbs with medials; Language:
Yurok; Location: Reqwoi (Requa), California
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April 11, 1980 |
Accession No. 2696-029-03: Paul Proulx papers, 1980Return to Top
Scope and Content: Tape recorded linguistic research in the Yurok language, 1980.
The donor's originals are tapes 4, 5, and 6 from a longer run previously accessioned. Tapes 4, 5, and 6 have been dubbed onto 14 reel-to-reel tapes as 4A-D, 5A-F, and 6A-D. The originals were returned to the donor.
Restrictions on Access: Access restricted: For terms of access contact repository.
Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
No user access copy is available for sound tape reels. Users may be able to obtain a reproduction of the media for a fee. Contact Special Collections for more information.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights retained. Contact repository for details.
Acquisition Info: Paul Proulx, 1984-06-01
Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
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Box | item | ||
1 | 4A | Florence Shaughnessy 1 (7") open magnetic reel
Scope and Content: Miscellaneous prepared questions, greetings, historical text,
summer camping; Language: Yurok; Location: Requoi (Requa, California); Written
record in notebook 1:1-7
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January 25-31, 1980 |
1 | 4B | Florence Shaughnessy 1 (7") open magnetic reel
Scope and Content: Miscellaneous prepared questions, greetings, historical text,
summer camping; Language: Yurok; Location: Requoi (Requa, California); Written
record in notebook 1:1-7
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January 25-31, 1980 |
1 | 4C | Florence Shaughnessy 1 (7") open magnetic reel
Scope and Content: Phonology examples; Language: Yurok; Location: Reqoi (Requa,
California); Written record in notebook 1:1-7
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January 25-31, 1980 |
1 | 4D | Florence Shaughnessy 1 (7") open magnetic reel
Scope and Content: Phonology examples; Language: Yurok; Location: Reqoi (Requa,
California); Written record in notebook 1:1-7
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January 25-31, 1980 |
1 | 5A | Florence Shaughnessy 1 (7") open magnetic reel
Scope and Content: Miscellaneous prepared questions, phonological contrasts, Yurok
traditional stories (words), Green card (verbs); Language: Yurok; Location:
Reqoi (Requa, California); Written record in notebooks 1:7-16, 1:17-19,
1:20-45
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January 31-February 9, 1980 |
1 | 5B | Florence Shaughnessy 1 (7") open magnetic reel
Scope and Content: Miscellaneous prepared questions, phonological contrasts, Yurok
traditional stories (words), Green card (verbs); Language: Yurok; Location:
Reqoi (Requa, California); Written record in notebooks 1:7-16, 1:17-19,
1:20-45
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January 31-February 9, 1980 |
1 | 5C | Florence Shaughnessy 1 (7") open magnetic reel
Scope and Content: Miscellaneous prepared questions, phonological contrasts, Yurok
traditional stories (words), Green card (verbs); Language: Yurok; Location:
Reqoi (Requa, California); Written record in notebooks 1:7-16, 1:17-19,
1:20-45
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January 31-February 9, 1980 |
1 | 5D | Florence Shaughnessy 1 (7") open magnetic reel
Scope and Content: Green-card (verbs), marriage customs; Language: Yurok; Location:
Reqoi (Requa, California); Written record in notebooks 1:7-16, 1:17-19,
1:20-45
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January 31-February 9, 1980 |
1 | 5E | Florence Shaughnessy 1 (7") open magnetic reel
Scope and Content: Green-card (verbs), marriage customs; Language: Yurok; Location:
Reqoi (Requa, California); Written record in notebooks 1:7-16, 1:17-19,
1:20-45
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January 31-February 9, 1980 |
1 | 5F | Florence Shaughnessy 1 (7") open magnetic reel
Scope and Content: Green-card (verbs), marriage customs; Language: Yurok; Location:
Reqoi (Requa, California); Written record in notebooks 1: 7-16, 1:17-19,
1:20-45
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January 31-February 9, 1980 |
1 | 6A | Florence Shaughnessy 1 (7") open magnetic reel
Scope and Content: Voc. from Robins, miscellaneous questions arising from field
notes; Language: Yurok; Location: Reqoi (Requa, California); Written record in
notebook 1: 65-67, 68-70, 71-75
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February 8-23, 1980 |
1 | 6B | Florence Shaughnessy 1 (7") open magnetic reel
Scope and Content: Voc. from Robins, miscellaneous questions arising from field
notes; Language: Yurok; Location: Reqoi (Requa, California); Written record in
notebook 1: 65-67, 68-70, 71-75
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February 8-23, 1980 |
1 | 6C | Florence Shaughnessy 1 (7") open magnetic reel
Scope and Content: Voc. from Robins, ff. Alg. medials; Language: Yurok; Location:
Reqoi (Requa, California); Written record in notebook 1: 75, 76-77, 78-80
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February 8-23, 1980 |
1 | 6D | Florence Shaughnessy 1 (7") open magnetic reel
Scope and Content: Voc. from Robins, ff. Alg. medials; Language: Yurok; Location:
Reqoi (Requa, California); Written record in notebook 1: 75, 76-77, 78-80
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February 8-23, 1980 |
Accession No. 2696-029-04: Paul Proulx papers, 1980Return to Top
Scope and Content: Tape recordings (copies) of linguistic fieldwork in the Yurok (1980) and Micmac (1970) languages.
Accession no. 2696-029-02 brought the Yurok tapes as far as No. 16; this accession continues the run with tape 17 (dubbed onto one cassette) and tape 18 (dubbed onto 2 cassettes). The Yurok tapes are dated 1980. In addition, there is one cassette of the Micmac language dated 1970. The number of this tape is 52.
Restrictions on Access: Access restricted: For terms of access contact repository.
Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
No user access copy is available for audio cassettes. Users may be able to obtain a reproduction of the media for a fee. Contact Special Collections for more information.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights retained. Contact repository for details.
Acquisition Info: Loaned by Paul Proulx, 1984-08-01
Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
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Box | Accession | ||
1 | 2696-029-04 | Tape #17: Florence Shaughnessy 1 audio cassette
Scope and Content: Words, miscellaneous questions; Language: Yurok; Location:
Reqwoi (Requa), California
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April 15, 1980 |
1 | 2696-029-04 | Tape #18A: Florence Shaughnessy 1 audio cassette
Scope and Content: Side 1: (lead: music) verb stems; Side 2: miscellaneous words
from Yurok traditional stories; Language: Yurok; Location: Reqwoi (Requa),
California
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April 17, 1980 |
1 | 2696-029-04 | Tape #18B: Florence Shaughnessy 1 audio cassette
Scope and Content: Continuation of Tape #18; Language: Yurok; Location: Reqwoi
(Requa), California; one side only
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April 17, 1980 |
1 | 2696-029-04 | Tape #52: Micmac language recordings 1 audio cassette
Scope and Content: Informants: Peter Perro (Bayfield Road Reserve, Nova Scotia),
Jane (PicYou Landing Reserve, Nova Scotia
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1970 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Proulx, Paul (creator)
Corporate Names
- Jacobs Research Fund (creator)