University of Washington South Asian Studies Program records, 1958-1990
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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)19581990
- Quantity
- 3.14 cubic feet (4 boxes including 9 audiocassettes)
- Collection Number
- UW Resource No. 00281
- Summary
- Records of the Program
- 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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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.
- Languages
- English
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.
Content Description
Correspondence, minutes, reports, course files, newsletters, proposals, subject series, audio recordings, and other materials.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Restrictions may exist on copying, quotation, or publication. Contact Special Collections, University of Washington Libraries for details.
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
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Accession No. 80-029: University of Washington, South Asian Studies Program records, 1958-1974
1.74 cubic feet (2 boxes)Scope and Content: Correspondence, minutes, reports, subject series.
Restrictions on Access: 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.
Restrictions on Use: Public Records (Use unrestricted when access is granted)
Acquisition Info: Transferred by Verna McLean, September 13, 1979
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Description: General CorrespondenceDates: 1958-1974Container: Box 1, Accession 80-029
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Description: BudgetDates: 1966-1969Container: Box 1, Accession 80-029
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Description: MinutesDates: 1965-1973Container: Box 1, Accession 80-029
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Description: Conferences and Institutes: South Asian History Conference. University of ChicagoDates: December 27, 1962Container: Box 1, Accession 80-029
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Description: Conferences and Institutes: South Asian Studies Summer ProgramDates: 1970Container: Box 1, Accession 80-029
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Description: Conferences and Institutes: South and Southeast Asian Studies Summer ProgramDates: 1969Container: Box 1, Accession 80-029
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Description: CurriculumDates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Accession 80-029
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Description: Grants and Contracts: U.S. National Defense Education Act Fellowships RequestsDates: 1968-1974Container: Box 1, Accession 80-029
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Description: Grants and Contracts: U.S. National Defense Education Act Center ProposalsDates: 1973-1974Container: Box 1, Accession 80-029
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Description: Reports: AnnualDates: 1966-1968Container: Box 1, Accession 80-029
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Description: Reports: Excerpts from Key CorrespondenceDates: 1963-1972Container: Box 1, Accession 80-029
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Description: Reports: Future of South Asian Studies at the University of WashingtonDates: 1963Container: Box 1, Accession 80-029
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Description: Reports: South Asian Studies at the University of Washington: Evaluation and ProspectsDates: 1972Container: Box 1, Accession 80-029
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Description: Reports: South Asian Studies at the University of Washington: Description and ProspectsDates: 1973Container: Box 1, Accession 80-029
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Description: Reports: W.U. Libraries-AcquisitionsDates: 1965-1966Container: Box 1, Accession 80-029
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Description: Subject Series: Conze (Edward) DeportationDates: 1968Container: Box 1, Accession 80-029
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Description: Subject Series: Cooperative Teaching Program with British Columbia. UniversityDates: 1968-1973Container: Box 1, Accession 80-029
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Description: Subject Series: Faculty. ResearchDates: 1964-1970Container: Box 1, Accession 80-029
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Description: Subject Series: Hindi-Urdu Position ApplicantsDates: 1968Container: Box 1, Accession 80-029
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Description: Subject Series: History position ApplicantsDates: 1967-1968Container: Box 1, Accession 80-029
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Description: Subject Series: Language teaching applicants-Hindi-Urdu, DravidianDates: 1965-1966Container: Box 1, Accession 80-029
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Description: Subject Series: A Medium Sized Dictionary of Hindi Verbs-Kali Charan BahlDates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Accession 80-029
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Description: Subject Series: South Asian Microform ProjectDates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Accession 80-029
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Description: Subject Series: South Asian Programs at other UniversitiesDates: 1967-1969Container: Box 1, Accession 80-029
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Description: Subject Series: Southeast Asian Studies Program (proposed)Dates: 1966Container: Box 1, Accession 80-029
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Description: Subject Series: VisitorsDates: 1968Container: Box 1, Accession 80-029
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Description: Subject Series: W.U. Far Eastern and Russian Institute ReorganizationDates: 1968-1969Container: Box 1, Accession 80-029
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Description: Subgroups: W.U. Arts and Sciences College. South Asian Studies Committee. Curriculum SubcommitteeDates: 1965Container: Box 1, Accession 80-029
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Description: Subgroups: W.U. South Asian Studies Program. ColloquiumDates: 1965-1968Container: Box 1, Accession 80-029
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Description: Subgroups: American Institute of Indian Studies-General CorrespondenceDates: 1964-1968Container: Box 2, Accession 80-029
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Description: Subgroups: American Institute of Indian Studies-BylawsDates: undatedContainer: Box 2, Accession 80-029
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Description: Subgroups: American Institute of Indian Studies-Members MeetingsDates: 1964-1967Container: Box 2, Accession 80-029
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Description: Subgroups: American Institute of Indian Studies-Reports: AnnualDates: 1962-1967Container: Box 2, Accession 80-029
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Description: Subgroups: American Institute of Indian Studies-Reports: Chief Linguist's ReportDates: 1965Container: Box 2, Accession 80-029
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Description: Subgroups: American Institute of Indian Studies-Reports: Director's ReportDates: 1965-1966Container: Box 2, Accession 80-029
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Description: Subgroups: American Institute of Indian Studies-Reports: New Delhi Regional OfficeDates: 1965Container: Box 2, Accession 80-029
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Description: Subgroups: American Institute of Indian Studies-Reports: President's reportDates: 1961-1962Container: Box 2, Accession 80-029
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Description: Subgroups: American Institute of Indian Studies-Reports: Travel ReportDates: 1968-1969Container: Box 2, Accession 80-029
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Description: Subgroups: American Institute of Indian Studies-Fellowship ProgramDates: 1962-1968Container: Box 2, Accession 80-029
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Description: Subgroups: American Institute of Indian Studies. Executive CommitteeDates: 1965-1968Container: Box 2, Accession 80-029
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Description: Subgroups: American Institute of Indian Studies. Language Instruction CommitteeDates: 1965-1966Container: Box 2, Accession 80-029
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Description: Subgroups: American Institute of Indian Studies. Trustees BoardDates: 1964-1969Container: Box 2, Accession 80-029
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Description: Subgroups: Association for Asian Studies, incorporated. South Asia Committee. University and InterUniversity Programs SubcommitteeDates: 1968Container: Box 2, Accession 80-029
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Accession No. 92-081: University of Washington South Asian Studies Program records, 1969-1983
1.28 cubic feet (1 box)Scope and Content: Correspondence, course files, newsletters, proposals, subject series.
Physical/Technical Access: Records stored offsite; advanced notice required for use.
Restrictions on Access: 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.
Records stored offsite; advanced notice required for use.
Restrictions on Use: Public Records (Use unrestricted when access is granted)
Correspondence is RESTRICTED until processed
Acquisition Info: Dan Gedosch, November 20, 1991
Processing Info: Correspondence is RESTRICTED until processed
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Description: Correspondence
Restrictions on Access: restricted
Dates: 1969-1980Container: Box 1, Accession 92-081 -
Description: Course MaterialsDates: 1973-1974Container: Box 1, Accession 92-081
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Description: NewslettersDates: 1970-1972Container: Box 1, Accession 92-081
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Description: ProposalsDates: 1972-1982Container: Box 1, Accession 92-081
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Description: Subject SeriesDates: 1977-1983Container: Box 1, Accession 92-081
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Description: Restricted Materials
Scope and Content: as described above
Container: Box 1, Accession 92-081
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Accession No. 22-020: University of Washington, South Asian Studies Program records, 1972-1990, undated
0.11 cubic feet (1 box including 9 audio cassettes)Scope and Content: Audio cassette recordings of speakers and events.
Restrictions on Access: No user access copy is available for tapes. Users may be able to obtain a reproduction of the media for a fee. Contact Special Collections for more information.
Restrictions on Use: Status of creator's copyrights is unknown; restrictions may exist on copying, quotation, or publication. Users are responsible for researching copyright status before use.
Acquisition Info: Mary St. Germain, UW Libraries International Studies
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Description: University of Washington South Asia Conference
Scope and Content: South Asia colloquium of the Pacific Northwest
Dates: October 1972Container: Box 1, Accession 22-020 -
Description: Narration for "Afghanistan: 1934"
Scope and Content: Claire Peters Johnson narrator
Dates: 1980Container: Box 1, Accession 22-020 -
Description: Images of India5 tapesDates: 1990Container: Box 1, Accession 22-020
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Description: Beyond Our ShoresDates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Accession 22-020
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Description: Our Current Situation in India: Interview with Professors Paul Brass and Suzanne Rudolph
Scope and Content: Taped interview with Professor Paul Brass, University of Washington, and Professor Suzanne Rudolph, University of Chicago, on Current Political Situation in India: Internal and International.
Dates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Accession 22-020
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- University Archives/Faculty Papers (University of Washington)
Other Creators
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Corporate Names
- University of Washington. South Asian Studies Program (creator)
- University of Washington. University Archives
