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Ethnic archives oral histories audio recordings, 1966-1997

Overview of the Collection

Collector
American West Center
Title
Ethnic archives oral histories audio recordings
Dates
1966-1997 (inclusive)
Quantity
321 compact discs, 42 reel-to-reel audiotapes.
Collection Number
A0853
Summary
The Ethnic Archives oral histories audio recordings (1966-1997) consists of interviews with individuals from various Utah communities. Groups represented include: Croatian, Greek, Spanish, Japanese, Mexican, Zuni, Paiute, other Native American communities, and women in Utah politics. The collection also features items about general Western history. The American West Center is dedicated to documenting the history of the intermountain region and surrounding areas.
Repository
University of Utah Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library
University of Utah
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City, UT
84112-0860

Telephone: 8015818863
special@library.utah.edu
Access Restrictions

Materials must be used on-site; no use of original material, access copies will be made available for viewing. Five business days advanced notice required. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law, condition of the material, or by donor.

Languages
English
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Historical Note

The American West Center is a research center at the University of Utah which is affiliated with the College of Social and Behavioral Science. The Center is dedicated to providing educational and curricular support to Indian tribes, school districts, other interested organizations, and the general public through consultations, research, and publications.

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Content Description

The Ethnic Archives oral histories audio recordings (1966-1997) consists of interviews with individuals from various Utah communities. The interviews are divided into the following groups: Croatian oral histories, Greek oral histories, Spanish oral histories, Japanese-American research project, Japanese Asian studies oral histories, Utah women's political oral history project, Walker River oral histories, Mexico oral history project, Zuni land claim oral history project, Westwood oral history project, Krodel interviews, Walker River Paiute Tribe oral histories, Indian self-rule oral histories, McKay interviews and general Western materials.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

The materials are arranged by ethnic group.

Related Materials

See also the Doris Duke American Indian oral history project audio recordings (A0001).

Processing Note

Processed by Elizabeth Shuput in 2008.

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Detailed Description of the Collection