Paul S. Fetzer papers, 1950-1997

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Fetzer, Paul S.
Title
Paul S. Fetzer papers
Dates
1950-1997 (inclusive)
Quantity
0.89 cubic feet (4 boxes and 1 folder including 33 1/3 rpm disc recordings and 2 field notebooks)
Collection Number
4038
Summary
Nooksack language research materials by Paul Fetzer, a graduate student at the University of Washington, Seattle
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 Special Collections.

Languages
English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Paul Stephenson Fetzer (1923-1952) was an anthropology graduate student at the University of Washington from 1948-1951. He died before completing graduate work. His materials were dispersed after his death.

Fetzer was married to Lucia C. Bastasch.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Materials from Fetzer's work on the Nooksack language, including recordings of research and music, field notebooks, notecards on Nooksack ethnography, and an unpublished manuscript.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Restrictions may exist on copying, quotation, or publication. Contact Special Collections, University of Washington Libraries for details.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

Organized into 4 accessions.

  • Accession No. 4038-001, Paul S. Fetzer recordings, 1950
  • Accession No. 4038-002, Paul S. Fetzer field notebooks, 1950
  • Accession No. 4038-003, Paul S. Fetzer papers, 1950-1951
  • Accession No. 4038-004, Paul S. Fetzer papers, 1951-1997

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

 

Accession No. 4038-001: Paul S. Fetzer recordings, 1950Return to Top

.28 cubic foot (1 box containing 33 1/3 rpm disc recordings)

Scope and Content: Recordings of linguistic research and music of the Nooksack.

Restrictions on Access: Access restricted: For terms of access, contact Special Collections.

Restrictions on Use: Fetzer's rights are transferred but not those of the informants.

Acquisition Info: Donated by Lucia C. Bastasch, 8/27/1989.

Description
Paul S. Fetzer recordings

Accession No. 4038-002: Paul S. Fetzer field notebooks, 1950Return to Top

.21 cubic feet (1 box containing 2 field notebooks (46 and 47 pages))

Scope and Content: Field notebooks (two volumes) from Fetzer's research on the Nooksack language.

Restrictions on Access: Access restricted: For terms of access, contact Special Collections.

Restrictions on Use: Fetzer's rights are transferred but not those of the informants.

Acquisition Info: Donated by Pam Amoss, 7/25/1996.

Description
Paul S. Fetzer field notebooks

Accession No. 4038-003: Paul S. Fetzer papers, 1950-1951Return to Top

0.4 cubic feet (2 boxes)

Scope and Content: Notecards on Nooksack ethnography. Topics include conflict, contact period, eco-social organization, enculturation, foreign relations, genealogy, lingualism, material culture, socio-religious organization, and territory.

Restrictions on Access: Access restricted: For terms of access, contact Special Collections.

Restrictions on Use: Restrictions may exist on copying, quotation, or publication. Contact Special Collections, University of Washington Libraries for details.

Acquisition Info: Wayne Suttles estate via Donna Gerdts and Mercedes Q. Hinkson, 2006-08-23

Description
Paul S. Fetzer papers

Accession No. 4038-004: Paul S. Fetzer papers, 1951-1997Return to Top

1 folder

Scope and Content: Unpublished draft of "Some preliminary considerations on the subject of territory and sovereignty among the Nooksack and their neighbors" with annotations and explanation from Wayne Suttles.

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

Restrictions on Use: Fetzer's rights are transferred but not those of the informants.

Acquisition Info: Separated from Wayne Suttles papers during processing.

Description
Paul S. Fetzer papers

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Ethnology--Study and teaching--Washington (State)--Seattle
  • Nooksack Indians--Boundaries--Research
  • Nooksack Indians--Language--Research
  • Nooksack Indians--Music--Research
  • Nooksack Indians--Social life and customs--Research
  • Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)

Personal Names

  • Fetzer, Paul S--Archives

Other Creators

  • Corporate Names
    • Northwest Linguistic Collection (creator)