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Roderick Sprague papers, 1800-2004
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Sprague, Roderick, 1933-
- Title
- Roderick Sprague papers
- Dates
- 1800-2004 (inclusive)18002004
- Quantity
- 31 cubic feet
- Collection Number
- MG 444
- Summary
- Roderick Sprague is a renowned American historical archaeologist and a Professor of Anthropology at the University of Idaho. This collection contains his personal papers.
- Repository
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University of Idaho Library, Special Collections and Archives
Special Collections and Archives
University of Idaho Library
875 Perimeter Drive
MS 2350
Moscow, ID
83844-2350
Telephone: 2088850845
libspec@uidaho.edu - Access Restrictions
-
Collection is open for research.
- Languages
- English
- Sponsor
- Funding for processing this collection was provided through a grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Roderick Sprague (b. February 18, 1933) is a renowned American anthropologist, ethnohistorian and historical archeologist, a Professor of Anthropology at the University of Idaho for thirty years until his retirement in 1997, and then became the University's Emeritus Director of the Laboratory of Anthropology. He has extensive experience in environmental impact research, aboriginal burial customs, and the Columbia Basin area. In addition to his work in the traditional anthropological fields, he has also attempted to apply scientific reasoning to the study of Sasquatch. Sprague received both his Bachelor's and Master's degrees in anthropology from Washington State University in Pullman, Washington. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Roderick Sprague papers span the years 1800-2004 but the early documents are only photocopies of originals. Included in the papers are correspondence, photographs, slides, recordings on cassette tapes, vinyl records, blueprints, publications, data CD, abstracts, photo copies of original sources, manuscripts, articles, and reports.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Researchers are responsible for using in accordance with Copyright Laws (17 U.S.C.) and any other applicable statutes.
Preferred Citation
Author, Description or "Title" of item, date. Collection name, collection number, box, folder. University of Idaho Library Special Collections and Archives, Moscow, ID.
Photographer, "Title," date. Collection name, object ID. University of Idaho Library Special Collections and Archives, Moscow, ID.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
The original order was retained with all of the materials from each of the accession. The accessions were arranged into a seven series hierarchy. The first series contains materials on the Coeur d'Alene Nation, the second series focuses on the Nez Perce Nation, and the third series is about the Yakima Nation. The fourth series is made up of materials pertaining to Sasquatch and the fifth series has material relating to Kennewick Man. The sixth series contains the papers of some of Sprague's archaeology and anthropology colleagues, and the seventh series is a group of oversized maps and photographs.
Custodial History
The papers of Roderick Sprague were in the possession of Roderick Sprague until the time of donation.
Acquisition Information
The papers of Roderick Sprague were donated to the University of Idaho Library by Roderick Sprague in March 1997 (MA 1997-12), May 1997 (MA 1997-16), October 1997 (MA 1997-31), April 2003 (MA 2003-12), October 2003 (MA 2003-23), March 2005 (MA 2005-07), July 2007 (MA 2007-19), and January 2008 (MA 2008-07). Photographic slides from were transfered to Special Collections and Archives in February 2023 (MA 2023-04).
Processing Note
This collection was processed using the Basic processing method. This collection was reduced by 7 cubic feet because many of the boxes were only partially full so by consolidating the material from the various accessions was able to reduce the number of boxes. No materials were discarded.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Series I: Coeur D'Alene Nation, undatedReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 1 | Coeur d'Alene Tribal Research Files - Abstracts |
undated |
| 2 | Coeur d'Alene Tribal Research Files - Abstracts |
undated |
| 3 | Coeur d'Alene Tribal Research Files - Abstracts |
undated |
| 4 | Coeur d'Alene Tribal Research Files - Abstracts (D-3) |
undated |
| 5 | Research Files - Reports of Commission on Indian Affairs (D-3 & D-4) |
undated |
| 6 | Coeur d'Alene Tribal Research Files - Abstracts (D-4) |
undated |
| 7 | Coeur d'Alene Tribal Research Files - Abstracts (D-4 & D-5) |
undated |
| 8 | Coeur d'Alene Tribal Research Files - Abstracts (D-6) |
undated |
| 9 | Coeur d'Alene Tribal Research Files - Abstracts (D-6 & D-7) |
undated |
| 10 | Coeur d'Alene Tribal Research Files - Abstracts |
undated |
| 11 | Coeur d'Alene Tribal Research Files - Abstracts |
undated |
| 12 | Natural Resources Damage Assessment Project Files |
undated |
| 13 | Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Reports |
undated |
| 14 | Testimony - Notes - Drafts - Reports - Analysis |
undated |
| 15 | Depositions - Notes - Drafts - Reports |
undated |
| 16 | Research Projects Presented in Court Cases |
undated |
| 17 | Exhibit Materials |
undated |
Series II: Nez Perce Nation, undatedReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 18 | Nez Perce Tribal Water Rights - Reports - Project Drafts |
undated |
| 19 | Nez Perce Tribal Research Files - Abstracts |
undated |
| 20 | Nez Perce Tribal Research Files - Abstracts |
undated |
| 21 | Nez Perce Tribal Research Files - Abstracts |
undated |
| 22 | Nez Perce Tribal Research Files - Abstracts |
undated |
Series III: Yakima Nation, undatedReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 23 | Yakima Tribal Testimony Drafts |
undated |
| 24 | Yakima Tribal Testimony Drafts |
undated |
| 25 | Yakima Tribal Testimony Drafts - Research Abstracts |
circa 1850s-1880s |
| 26 | Yakima Tribal Research Abstracts
|
circa 1880s - 1909 |
| 27 | Yakima Tribal Research Abstracts
|
circa 1910s - 1980s |
Series IV: Sasquatch, undatedReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 28 | Sasquatch Articles - Correspondence - Research Materials - Publications |
undated |
| 29 | Sasquatch Research Files - Publications |
undated |
Series V: Kennewick Man, undatedReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 30 | Kennewick Man Files - Miscellaneous - Archeology Publications |
undated |
Series VI: Colleagues' Papers, undatedReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 31 | Ronald C. Corbyn Papers |
undated |
| 32 | Robert L. Stephenson's Papers and Photos - Alfred Bowers Papers |
undated |
| 33 | Alfred Bowers Papers |
undated |
Series VII: Oversized Maps and Photographs, undatedReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 34 | Maps & photos |
undated |
Series VIII. Photographic SlidesReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 35 | Earls (?) Dig Dig site, archaeologists and other workers, and petroglyphs.
|
1961 |
| 35 | Dallas, TX Joseph Wylie Fincher Memorial Building in Dallas, TX, Southern Methodist University campus, archaeologists, and dig site.
|
1966-1967 |
| 35 | Grasshopper Version (?); Paige Dig Glen Canyon Bridge, Glen Canyon Dam, the Colorado River, archeaologists, a dig site, and other landscapes.
|
1966 |
| 35 | Four Corners; Kersey; Shoshone Basin; Grasshopper Four Corners site, Kersey, Shoshone Basin, and the Grasshopper site.
|
1968 |
| 35 | Cave Paintings; Artifacts; Simons Site |
1966-1967 |
| 35 | Salmon and East Fork |
1961-1963 |
| 35 | Twin Falls |
undated |
| 35 | Rock Trips |
undated |
| 35 | Grasshopper site; Tindale; François Bordes |
1967 |
| 35 | Marmes Rock-shelter; Glass Butte; Shadow of Man |
1969 |
| 35 | Redfish Lake, Stanley, ID; Sawtooth Wilderness Area |
1960-1963 |
| 35 | Virginia City, Montana; Silver City, Idaho |
undated |
| 35 | Lewiston and Sun Valley |
1962-1963; 1965 |
| 35 | Flathead and Waterton |
undated |
| 35 | Yellowstone |
1967 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Archaeology
- Coeur d'Alene Indians
- Nez Percé Indians
- Schitsu'umsh
- Yakama Indians
Geographical Names
- Nimiipuu
Finding aid prepared by Lee Steiner; updated by Sara Szobody in 2023.
2009
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