Conditions Governing Access
Accruals
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Alternate Forms Available
Biography
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Preferred Citation
System of Arrangement
Processing Information
Related Collections
Scope and Content of Collection
Separated Materials
Publication Rights
Contributing Institution:
The Bancroft Library
Title: Catherine A. Callaghan papers
Creator:
Callaghan, Catherine A.
Identifier/Call Number: BANC MSS 2017/196
Physical Description:
28.4 linear feet
(8 cartons, 1 box, 30 card file boxes)
Date (inclusive): 1955-2006
Abstract: The Catherine A. Callaghan papers document her scholarship on indigenous languages in California. The bulk of the collection
consists of dictionaries, grammars, vocabularies, field notes, research files and writings, and teaching materials related
to the following Native American languages and dialects: Bodega and Marin Miwok (Coast Miwok), Chochenyo, Lake Miwok, Mutsun,
Northern Sierra Miwok, Plains Miwok, and Rumsen. There are also audio recordings and a small amount of correspondence.
Physical Location: Many of the Bancroft Library collections are stored offsite and advance notice may be required for use. For current information
on the location of these materials, please consult the library's online catalog.
Language of Material: Collection materials are in English, Chochenyo, Mutsun, Rumsen, Marin Miwok (Coast Miwok), Bodega Miwok (Coast Miwok), Lake
Miwok, Plains Miwok, and Northern Sierra Miwok
Conditions Governing Access
Collection restricted. Curator approval required for access.
Accruals
No future additions are expected.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Catherine A. Callaghan papers were given to The Bancroft Library in 2017 by Catherine Callaghan.
Alternate Forms Available
There are no alternative forms of this collection.
Biography
Catherine A. Callaghan (1931-2019) was Professor Emerita of Lingusitics at the Ohio State University. Callaghan was born in
Berkeley, California. She received her B.A. in mathematics and her Ph.D. in linguistics from UC Berkeley in 1954 and 1963,
respectively. Callaghan taught at OSU from 1965 until her retirement. Her research focused on indigenous languages of California.
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Access to audio-visual materials may be restricted due to technical limitations.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Catherine Callaghan papers, BANC MSS 2017/196,The Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley.
System of Arrangement
Arranged to the folder level.
Processing Information
Processed by Lauren Lassleben and Marjorie Bryer in 2019.
Related Collections
Catherine A. Callaghan Papers on Miwok Languages (Callaghan, Survey of California and Other Indian Languages, California Language
Archive, Department of Linguistics, University of California, Berkeley. Audio recordings associated with the Papers are in
the Berkeley Language Center, Berkeley, California: LA 6, LA 7, LA 8, LA 9, LA 92)
Scope and Content of Collection
The Catherine A. Callaghan papers document her scholarship on indigenous languages in California. The bulk of the collection
consists of dictionaries, grammars, vocabularies, field notes, research files and writings, and teaching materials related
to the following Native American languages and dialects: Bodega and Marin Miwok (Coast), Chochenyo, Lake Miwok, Mutsun, Northern
Sierra Miwok, Plains Miwok, and Rumsen. There is a small amount of correspondence, and audio recordings. The collection is
divided into seven series: Linguistic Notebooks (Field Notes); Writings and Research; Correspondence and Biographical Materials;
Coursework and Teaching; Bibliographic Materials; Vocabulary Slips; and Audiotapes.
Separated Materials
Digital materials have been transferred to the Digital Collections Unit of The Bancroft Library.
Publication Rights
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of some materials may be restricted by terms of University of California gift or purchase agreements, donor restrictions,
privacy and publicity rights, licensing and trademarks. Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by copyright beyond
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Subjects and Indexing Terms
Callaghan, Catherine A. -- Archives.
Indians of North America--California--Languages
Miwok languages -- Dictionaries -- English.
English language -- Dictionaries -- Miwok.
Miwok languages -- Grammar.
Miwok languages -- Research.
Bodega Miwok language -- Research.
Plains Miwok language -- Dictionaries -- English.
English language -- Dictionaries -- Plains Miwok.
Northern Sierra Miwok language -- Dictionaries -- English.
English language -- Dictionaries -- Northern Sierra Miwok.
Mutsun dialect
Penutian languages.