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Charles F. Keyes papers, 1890-2012

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Keyes, Charles F.
Title
Charles F. Keyes papers
Dates
1890-2012 (inclusive)
Quantity
66.7 cubic feet (82 boxes and 1 oversized vertical file)
Collection Number
4120
Summary
Research on Thailand by a Professor of Anthropology and International Studies
Repository
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

Open to all users, but access to portions of the papers restricted. Contact repository for details.

Request at UW

Some material stored offsite; advance notice required for use.

Languages
English, Thai
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Biographical Note

Charles "Biff" F. Keyes (1937-2022) was first appointed to the University of Washington Anthropology Department in 1965 where he worked until his official retirement in 2006, although he continued teaching part-time until 2011. He received a B.A. degree in Anthropology and Mathematics from the University of Nebraska. In 1959, and a Ph.D., in Anthropology from Cornell University in 1967. At UW, he served as the chair of the department of Anthropology from 1985-1990 and 2007 and co-founded and directed the Southeast Asia Center (also known as the Center for Southeast Asian Studies) from 1986-1997. His teaching specialties were in the anthropological study of religion; Theravada Buddhism and society; ethnicity; and ethnographic field methods; primarily of mainland Southeast Asia. His field research focused on Thailand, and was conducted between 1962 and 2014, often with Jane Keyes, his wife, as co-researcher. In addition to his time in Thailand, Keyes also worked with institutions in Vietnam and was a visiting professor teaching in Denmark, Sweden, Japan, and Los Angeles. He also a prominent voice in academic programming about Asia from the Ford Foundation and the Social Science Research Council (SSRC). As a supporter of UW Libraries, Keyes donated over 4,000 volumes, films and manuscripts pertaining to Thailand, ensuring his research and collections were made available digitally. In 2001, he was elected as President of the Association for Asian Studies. Keyes passed away from complications with ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease) in January 2022.

(Sources: "Charles 'Biff' Keyes (1937-2022)," and "SEAC Community Mourns Loses of Thomas Gething and Charles Keyes," accessed 02/16/23)

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Content Description

Field notes, research materials, academic writings, photographs

Research materials accumulated by University of Washington Anthropologist, Charles F. Keyes. The primary focus is on the religion, ethnic groups and history of northeastern Thailand.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

The creators' literary rights have not been transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

Organized into 13 accessions.

  • Accession No. 4120-001, Charles F. Keyes papers, 1959-1960
  • Accession No. 4120-002, Charles F. Keyes papers, 1961
  • Accession No. 4120-003, Charles F. Keyes papers, 1966-1985
  • Accession No. 4120-004, Charles F. Keyes papers, 1980-1990
  • Accession No. 4120-005, Charles F. Keyes papers, 1962-1964
  • Accession No. 4120-006, Charles F. Keyes papers, 1980-2011
  • Accession No. 4120-007, Charles F. Keyes papers, 1967-1968
  • Accession No. 4120-008, Charles F. Keyes papers, 1980-2005
  • Accession No. 4120-009, Charles F. Keyes research notes, 1963-1964
  • Accession No. 4120-010, Charles F. Keyes papers, 1956-2011
  • Accession No. 4120-011, Charles F. Keyes papers, 1890-2002
  • Accession No. 4120-012, Charles F. Keyes slides and photographs, 1963-2007
  • Accession No. 4120-013, Charles F. Keyes papers, 1907-2012

Related Materials

Charles and Jane Keyes Collection on ResearchWorks Archive

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Detailed Description of the Collection

 

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Subject Terms

  • Authors, Thai
  • University Archives/Faculty Papers (University of Washington)

Personal Names

  • Keyes, Charles F.--Archives

Geographical Names

  • Thailand--Politics and government
  • Thailand--Study and teaching

Other Creators

  • Corporate Names

    • University of Washington. University Archives


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