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University of Washington South Asian Studies Program records, 1958-1990

Overview of the Collection

Creator
University of Washington. South Asian Studies Program
Title
University of Washington South Asian Studies Program records
Dates
1958-1990 (inclusive)
Quantity
3.14 cubic feet (4 boxes including 9 audiocassettes)
Collection Number
UW Resource No. 00281
Summary
Records of the Program
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

Public records, but advance notice is required to allow for screening of materials protected from disclosure by law. Please contact Special Collections for more information.

Some records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.

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Languages
English
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Historical Note

The history of the University of Washington's interest in South Asia, its languages, history and peoples dates back to 1909 with the appointment of Reverend Herbert H. Gowen as the chair of the Department of Oriental Subjects. Throughout the years it expanded to research and teaching about India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, and Afghanistan. After WWII the Departments became the Far Eastern and Russian Institute. There was no formal South Asia program, although a South Asian Studies Committee was in place in the College of Arts and Sciences. In 1971 Karl Potter spearheaded the application for grants to the US Department of Education to create a South Asia Center at the University of Washington. In 1972 the first federally funded Center for the study of South Asia at the University of Washington was established. In 1978 the Institute was renamed the School of International Studies, and in 1983, changed its name to the Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies.

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Content Description

Correspondence, minutes, reports, course files, newsletters, proposals, subject series, audio recordings, and other materials.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

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

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

Organized into 3 accessions.

  • Accession No. 80-029, University of Washington, South Asian Studies Program records, 1958-1974
  • Accession No. 92-081, University of Washington South Asian Studies Program records, 1969-1983
  • Accession No. 22-020, University of Washington, South Asian Studies Program records, 1972-1990, undated

Preservation Note

Some records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

 

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Subject Terms

  • University Archives/Faculty Papers (University of Washington)

Other Creators

  • Corporate Names

    • University of Washington. South Asian Studies Program (creator)
    • University of Washington. University Archives
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