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Colin Tweddell collection on Native Americans, 1950 -1979
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Tweddell, Colin E.--1899-
- Title
- Colin Tweddell collection on Native Americans
- Dates
- 1950
-1979 (inclusive)19501979
- Quantity
- 10 linear ft.
- Collection Number
- XOE_CPNWS0248Tweddell (collection)
- Summary
- This is a collection of research material on Asian and Native American culture and linguistics compiled by a Western Washington State College anthropology professor. Materials include ethnographic field notes, research notes, linguistic analyses, vocabularies, phonetic and morphologic files, correspondence and publications. There are also interviews with Tulalip Tribe members William Shelton, Ruth Sehome Shelton, and Elizabeth Shelton.
- Repository
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Western Washington University, Center for Pacific Northwest Studies
Goltz-Murray Archives Building
808 25th St.
Bellingham, WA
98225
Telephone: (360) 650-7534
cpnws@wwu.edu - Access Restrictions
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Some restrictions may apply - contact repository for details.
- Languages
- English
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
This is a collection of research material on Asian and Native American culture and linguistics compiled by a Western Washington State College anthropology professor. Materials include ethnographic field notes, research notes, linguistic analyses, vocabularies, phonetic and morphologic files, correspondence and publications. There are also interviews with Tulalip Tribe members William Shelton, Ruth Sehome Shelton, and Elizabeth Shelton.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Preferred Citation
Colin Tweddell collection on Native Americans, Center for Pacific Northwest Studies, Western Libraries Archives & Special Collections, Western Washington University, Bellingham WA 98225-9123.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Processing Note
About Harmful Language and ContentThis collection contains content about Northwest Indigenous peoples that may be culturally sensitive or harmful. Archives & Special Collections acknowledges the potential harm that comes from engaging with these resources for the communities of origin and the need for ongoing review of this content. Archives & Special Collections invites Tribal/First Nation communities to offer guidance regarding restriction or removal of sensitive materials from physical or online collections and/or agreements for limiting access or use, and any special care and handling. Researchers are also encouraged to consult with communities of origin regarding appropriate use of culturally sensitive content from this collection. See the following Statement About Potentially Harmful Language and Content for more information about providing feedback or to request dialogue.
Acquisition Information
Donated by Colin Tweddell in 1991.
Related Materials
The Northwest Ethnohistory collection is also housed at the Center for Pacific Northwest Studies.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
The following section contains a detailed listing of the materials in the collection.
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| Boxes 1 and 2 | Notes and film related to Iraya vocabulary (language of the Mangyans in the province of Mindoro in the Philippines) | circa 1970s |
| Box 3 | Notes, correspondence, journals and publications re. Mindoro province in the Philippines | undated |
| Box 4 | Alfred Roe materials including PhD dissertation and research notes related to banking in Minnesota | undated |
| Box 4 | Correspondence between Roe family members | undated |
| Box 4 | Old checks, and photographs | circa 1960s |
| Box 5 | Articles and other materials on the Philippines and other Asian nations | undated |
| Box 5 | Notes and documents on Tibetan language | undated |
| Box 5 | Parcels (probably containing books) sent from China | circa 1950s |
| Box 5 | Chinese newspapers | circa 1950s-1970s |
| Box 6 | Notes and research materials on Tuli people of Southwest China | circa 1960s |
| Box 6 | One folder labeled “Indians of Wash.” | undated |
| Box 7 | Chinese newspapers | circa 19580s-1970s |
| Box 7 | Tweddell political papers | undated |
| Box 7 | Abstracts of votes | circa 1940s |
| Box 7 | Academic/faculty papers and talks on Northwest Indians | undated |
| Box 8 | Alagan word slips | undated |
| Box 8 | Tuli vocabulary materials | undated |
| Box 8 | Publications in Asian (Tuli?) language | undated |
| Box 9 | Materials on Southwest China and Tuli people | circa 1970s |
| Box 10 | Materials on tribal land claims in Washington | circa 1950s |
| Box 10 | Informant interviews [with WA residents?] | 1952-1953 |
| Box 10 | Notebooks containing Snohomish field notes | 1952 |
| Box 10 | Pamphlets for classes from International Correspondence School, Scranton, PA | circa 1950s |
| Box 10 | Correspondence and reports on Indian land claim cases | circa 1950s |
| Box 10 | Other materials related to Washington tribes | undated |
| Box 10 | Interviews with William Shelton, Ruth Sheome Shelton, and Elizabeth Shelton | 1953 July |
| Box 10 | Tweddell field notes and translations | undated |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Ethnology--China, Southwest--History--Sources
- Ethnology--Phillippines--Mindoro--History--Sources
- Indians of North America--Washington (State)--History--Sources
- Indians of North America--Washington (State)--History--Sources
Personal Names
- Shelton, Elizabeth--Interviews
- Shelton, Ruth Sehome--Interviews
- Shelton, William--Interviews
Geographical Names
- Northwest, Pacific--History--Sources
Form or Genre Terms
- Interviews
- Personal correspondence
- Records (Documents)
Finding aid prepared by CPNWS
staff
2012
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