NTDMG444 Guide to Roderick Sprague papers Sprague (Roderick) papers Finding aid prepared by Lee Steiner; updated by Sara Szobody in 2023. Funding for processing this collection was provided through a grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission. University of Idaho Library, Special Collections and Archives 2009
libspec@uidaho.edu
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2023-02-16. Finding aid written in English. Finding aid based on DACS (Describing Archives: A Content Standard), 2nd Edition. University of Idaho Library, Special Collections and Archives Roderick Sprague papers Sprague, Roderick, 1933- MG 444 31 cubic feet 1800-2004 Roderick Sprague is a renowned American historical archaeologist and a Professor of Anthropology at the University of Idaho. This collection contains his personal papers. English .

Roderick Sprague (b. February 18, 1933) is a renowned American anthropologist, ethnohistorian and historical archeologist, a Professor of Anthropology at the University of Idaho for thirty years until his retirement in 1997, and then became the University's Emeritus Director of the Laboratory of Anthropology. He has extensive experience in environmental impact research, aboriginal burial customs, and the Columbia Basin area. In addition to his work in the traditional anthropological fields, he has also attempted to apply scientific reasoning to the study of Sasquatch. Sprague received both his Bachelor's and Master's degrees in anthropology from Washington State University in Pullman, Washington. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona.

The Roderick Sprague papers span the years 1800-2004 but the early documents are only photocopies of originals. Included in the papers are correspondence, photographs, slides, recordings on cassette tapes, vinyl records, blueprints, publications, data CD, abstracts, photo copies of original sources, manuscripts, articles, and reports.

Researchers are responsible for using in accordance with Copyright Laws (17 U.S.C.) and any other applicable statutes.

Collection is open for research.

The original order was retained with all of the materials from each of the accession. The accessions were arranged into a seven series hierarchy. The first series contains materials on the Coeur d'Alene Nation, the second series focuses on the Nez Perce Nation, and the third series is about the Yakima Nation. The fourth series is made up of materials pertaining to Sasquatch and the fifth series has material relating to Kennewick Man. The sixth series contains the papers of some of Sprague's archaeology and anthropology colleagues, and the seventh series is a group of oversized maps and photographs.

The papers of Roderick Sprague were in the possession of Roderick Sprague until the time of donation.

The papers of Roderick Sprague were donated to the University of Idaho Library by Roderick Sprague in March 1997 (MA 1997-12), May 1997 (MA 1997-16), October 1997 (MA 1997-31), April 2003 (MA 2003-12), October 2003 (MA 2003-23), March 2005 (MA 2005-07), July 2007 (MA 2007-19), and January 2008 (MA 2008-07). Photographic slides from were transfered to Special Collections and Archives in February 2023 (MA 2023-04).

This collection was processed using the Basic processing method. This collection was reduced by 7 cubic feet because many of the boxes were only partially full so by consolidating the material from the various accessions was able to reduce the number of boxes. No materials were discarded.

Author, Description or "Title" of item, date. Collection name, collection number, box, folder. University of Idaho Library Special Collections and Archives, Moscow, ID.

Photographer, "Title," date. Collection name, object ID. University of Idaho Library Special Collections and Archives, Moscow, ID.

 Nimiipuu Nez Percé Indians Coeur d'Alene Indians Schitsu'umsh Yakama Indians Archaeology Anthropology Anthropology Archeology Photographs Artifacts Series I: Coeur D'Alene Nation undated Coeur d'Alene Tribal Research Files - Abstracts undated 1 Coeur d'Alene Tribal Research Files - Abstracts undated 2 Coeur d'Alene Tribal Research Files - Abstracts undated 3 Coeur d'Alene Tribal Research Files - Abstracts (D-3) undated 4 Research Files - Reports of Commission on Indian Affairs (D-3 & D-4) undated 5 Coeur d'Alene Tribal Research Files - Abstracts (D-4) undated 6 Coeur d'Alene Tribal Research Files - Abstracts (D-4 & D-5) undated 7 Coeur d'Alene Tribal Research Files - Abstracts (D-6) undated 8 Coeur d'Alene Tribal Research Files - Abstracts (D-6 & D-7) undated 9 Coeur d'Alene Tribal Research Files - Abstracts undated 10 Coeur d'Alene Tribal Research Files - Abstracts undated 11 Natural Resources Damage Assessment Project Files undated 12 Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Reports undated 13 Testimony - Notes - Drafts - Reports - Analysis undated 14 Depositions - Notes - Drafts - Reports undated 15 Research Projects Presented in Court Cases undated 16 Exhibit Materials undated 17 Series II: Nez Perce Nation undated Nez Perce Tribal Water Rights - Reports - Project Drafts undated 18 Nez Perce Tribal Research Files - Abstracts undated 19 Nez Perce Tribal Research Files - Abstracts undated 20 Nez Perce Tribal Research Files - Abstracts undated 21 Nez Perce Tribal Research Files - Abstracts undated 22 Series III: Yakima Nation undated Yakima Tribal Testimony Drafts undated 23 Yakima Tribal Testimony Drafts undated 24 Yakima Tribal Testimony Drafts - Research Abstracts circa 1850s-1880s English. 25 Yakima Tribal Research Abstracts circa 1880s - 1909 English. 26 Yakima Tribal Research Abstracts circa 1910s - 1980s English. 27 Series IV: Sasquatch undated Sasquatch Articles - Correspondence - Research Materials - Publications undated 28 Sasquatch Research Files - Publications undated 29 Series V: Kennewick Man undated Kennewick Man Files - Miscellaneous - Archeology Publications undated 30 Series VI: Colleagues' Papers undated Ronald C. Corbyn Papers undated 31 Robert L. Stephenson's Papers and Photos - Alfred Bowers Papers undated 32 Alfred Bowers Papers undated 33 Series VII: Oversized Maps and Photographs undated Maps & photos undated 34 Series VIII. Photographic Slides Earls (?) Dig 1961 Dig site, archaeologists and other workers, and petroglyphs. 35 Dallas, TX 1966-1967 Joseph Wylie Fincher Memorial Building in Dallas, TX, Southern Methodist University campus, archaeologists, and dig site. 35 Grasshopper Version (?); Paige Dig 1966 Glen Canyon Bridge, Glen Canyon Dam, the Colorado River, archeaologists, a dig site, and other landscapes. 35 Four Corners; Kersey; Shoshone Basin; Grasshopper 1968 Four Corners site, Kersey, Shoshone Basin, and the Grasshopper site. 35 Cave Paintings; Artifacts; Simons Site 1966-1967 35 Salmon and East Fork 1961-1963 35 Twin Falls undated 35 Rock Trips undated 35 Grasshopper site; Tindale; François Bordes 1967 35 Marmes Rock-shelter; Glass Butte; Shadow of Man 1969 35 Redfish Lake, Stanley, ID; Sawtooth Wilderness Area 1960-1963 35 Virginia City, Montana; Silver City, Idaho undated 35 Lewiston and Sun Valley 1962-1963; 1965 35 Flathead and Waterton undated 35 Yellowstone 1967 35