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University of Utah Department of Anthropology audio collection

 Collection
Identifier: A1085

Scope and Contents

The University of Utah Department of Anthropology audio collection (circa 1960s-1970s) consists of commercially published audio recordings representing various cultures and ethnic groups. The recordings consist largely of musical traditions of Native American tribes and other cultures around the world. These materials were collected as teaching materials by the Univeristy of Utah Department of Anthropology. All materials have been digitized and are available to listen to on compact disc.

Dates

  • circa 1960s-1970s

Creator

Language of Materials

Collection material in English.

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.

Conditions Governing Use

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances.

Permission to publish material from the University of Utah Department of Anthropology audio collection must be obtained from the Special Collections Multimedia Archivist.

Historical Note

The study of anthropology at the University of Utah dates back to 1914, when a Department of Archeology was established under the leadership of Dean Byron Cummings. The disciplines of anthropology and sociology were combined in a single department under Dr. Levi Edgar Young in 1917. An independent Department of Anthropology was established under Professor Andrew Kerr in 1926. Anthropology and sociology were combined again in 1935. In 1948 anthropology was reconstituted as an independent department with E.A. Hoebel as chair and has remained so ever since.

During the period covered by these records, Jesse Jennings (1953-1961, 1966-1967), Charles Dibble (1961-1964), Robert Euler (1964-1966), Wick Miller (1967-1969), Seymore Parker (1969-1978), John McCullough (1979-1985), Larry Loeb (1985-1990), Dennis O'Rourke (1990-1996), and Kristen Hawkes (1996-1997) served as chair.

Extent

42 phonograph records

Abstract

The University of Utah Department of Anthropology audio collection (circa 1960s-1970s) consists of commercially published audio recordings representing various cultures and ethnic groups. The recordings consist largely of musical traditions of Native American tribes and other cultures around the world. These materials were collected as teaching materials by the Univeristy of Utah Department of Anthropology.

Arrangement

Materials are arranged alphabetically by collection title and by play speed.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated by University of Utah Department of Anthropology in 2012.

Processing Information

Processed by Ben Sandberg in 2012.

Creator

Title
Guide to the University of Utah Department of Anthropology audio collection
Status
Completed
Author
Finding aid created by Ben Sandberg.
Date
2012
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English.

Repository Details

Part of the J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections Repository

Contact:
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863