Memoirs of an Urban Tzotzil-Maya, 1989-2000
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Rus, Jan
- Title
- Memoirs of an Urban Tzotzil-Maya
- Dates
- 1989-2000 (inclusive)19892000
- Quantity
- circa .63 cubic ft
- Collection Number
- 2696-115
- Summary
- Texts in Tzotzil-Maya language, with Spanish translations from an anthropologist specializing in the Tzotzil Mayan culture of Chiapas, Mexico
- 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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Access restricted: For terms of access contact repository.
- Languages
- Tzotzil-Maya, Spanish
Biographical Note
Anthropologist specializing in the Tzotzil Mayan culture of Chiapas, Mexico.
Content Description
Texts in Tzotzil-Maya language, with Spanish translations.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Consult the restrictions governing reproduction and use for each of the accessions listed below.
Administrative Information
Return to TopDetailed Description of the Collection
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Accession No. 2696-115-01: Memoirs of an Urban Tzotzil-Maya, Jan Rus papers, 1989-1998
.21 cu. ft. (1 box); 40 microficheScope and Content: Texts in Tzotzil-Maya language, with Spanish translations; microfiche; 1989-1998. Texts were written as letters from Xalik Guzman, a laborer and translator living in the cities of San Cristobal and Tuxta Gutierrez in Chiapas, Mexico. Guzman describes daily life of Chiapas's urban Maya people, reactions to the Zapatista uprising, and myths and reminiscences.
Restrictions on Access: Access restricted: For terms of access contact repository.
Restrictions on Use: Permission of donor or agent required.
Acquisition Info: Jan Rus, 1999-05-19
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Description: Memoirs of an Urban Tzotzil-Maya, Jan Rus papers
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Accession No. 2696-115-02: Memoirs of an Urban Tzotzil-Maya, Jan Rus papers, 1999-2000
.42 cu. ft. (1 box)Scope and Content: Texts is Tzotzil-Maya language, with Spanish translations; 1999-2000. These texts continue those in Accession No. 2696-115-01 and are also authored by Xalik Guzman, of Chamula, Chiapas, Mexico. Includes translation notes prepared by Rus and his wife Diane in collaboration with Guzman. Also includes a photograph of Guzman and a chapter from John Womack, ed., "Rebellion in Chiapas," 2000.
Restrictions on Access: Access restricted: For terms of access contact repository.
Restrictions on Use: Permission of donor or agent required.
Acquisition Info: Jan Rus III, 2000-05-01
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Description: Memoirs of an Urban Tzotzil-Maya, Jan Rus papers
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Guzmán, Xalik (creator)
- Rus, Diana (creator)
- Rus, Jan (creator)
Corporate Names
- Jacobs Research Fund (creator)
- Jacobs Research Funds (creator)
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Subject Terms
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
