Ethnic archives oral histories audio recordings

Collection

Identifier: A0853

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

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.

Dates

1966-1997

Creator

University of Utah. American West Center (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

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.

Organizational History

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.

Extent

321 CD

42 reel-to-reel audiotapes

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

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.