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Department of Anthropology records , 1951-1991
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- University of Oregon. Department of Anthropology
- Title
- Department of Anthropology records
- Dates
- 1951-1991 (inclusive)19511991
- Quantity
- 5.25 linear feet, (8 containers) : 2 record storage box, 5 manuscript boxes and one 1/2 manuscript box
- Collection Number
- UA 032
- Summary
- The genesis of the UO Department of Anthropology can be traced to the arrival of Dr. Luther S. Cressman in 1929, who was hired to develop advanced research in sociology and to teach social anthropology; by 1935-1936, Cressman had established himself as an active archaeologist, and he became the first, and sole, member of a newly created Department of Anthropology. The collection includes correspondence, memoranda, meeting minutes and staff reports, course information, faculty bulletins and legislation, conference materials, Department Head meeting minutes, research grants and proposal files, department and biennial reports, slides depicting prehistoric humans from cave walls in France and Spain, and other materials.
- Repository
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University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
UO Libraries--SCUA
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR
97403-1299
Telephone: 5413463068
spcarref@uoregon.edu - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open to the public. Collection must be used in Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room. Collection or parts of collection may be stored offsite. Permanent University Archive public records are available for research, and are subject to state, and in some cases federal freedom of information laws. In compliance with applicable state and federal laws, including, but not limited to, FERPA and HIPAA, specific records that are legally protected, sensitive, private, or confidential are exempt (not subject to disclosure) and closed to protect individual privacy. Access to paper records will be granted after a professional review of the records occurs based on regulations in state and federal laws. Contact Special Collections and University Archives well in advance in order to access these records.
- Additional Reference Guides
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See the Current Collection Guide for detailed description and requesting options.
- Languages
- English
- Sponsor
- Funding for production of this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).
Historical NoteReturn to Top
The genesis of the UO Department of Anthropology can be traced to the arrival of Dr. Luther S. Cressman in 1929 as a member of the Department of Sociology. The University of Oregon hired Cressman to develop advanced research in sociology and to teach social anthropology. In 1933, the Sociology Department awarded a Master's degree in Anthropology to Joel B. Berreman, with Cressman as advisor. By 1935-1936, Cressman had established himself as an active archaeologist, and he became the first, and sole member of a newly created Department of Anthropology.
Source: Anthropology website: http://pages.uoregon.edu/anthro/about/origin-of-the-department/
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection contains correspondence, meeting minutes and staff reports, course information, faculty bulletins and legislation, office files, conference materials, Department Head meeting minutes, research grants and proposal files, department and biennial reports, office files and memoranda, Condon Lectures correspondence, and slides depicting prehistoric humans from cave walls in France and Spain.
Material is organized by accession and includes the following material: (lists are not comprehensive)
Accession 00036.A: Office files, meeting minutes, correspondence, committee and staff meeting reports, course information, faculty bulletins, Condon Lectures correspondence, faculty legislation, selective service file, Sigma Xi files, and publications,circa 1952-1955.
Accession 10025.A: Office files, correspondence, conference files, faculty bulletins, course files, Department Head meeting minutes, committee minutes and reports, general administrative and professional files which include special projects, research grants and proposals, and professional activities, circa 1954-1961.
Accession 1996.639.A: Affirmative action policies and reports, committee reports, course development records, and correspondence, circa 1976-1991.
Accession 10706.A: Office files, enrollment files, course information, departmental and biennial reports, grant and funding reports, a written history of the department, and committee reports, 1961-1964.
Accession 11339.A: faculty minutes, Biennial report, curriculum revision, department development planning, General Exam information, correspondence, reports, and memoranda, circa 1967-1972.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Description |
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| Guide to the Department of Anthropology records |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Anthropology--Study and teaching (Higher)--Oregon--Eugene
- Cave paintings--France
- Cave paintings--Spain
- Education, Higher--Oregon--Eugene
- Universities and colleges--Oregon--Eugene
Corporate Names
- University of Oregon. Department of Anthropology
- University of Oregon. Department of Anthropology
Form or Genre Terms
- Correspondence
- Office files
- Reports
Tanya Parlet; updated by processing staff
2012, update 2015
