Collection Summary
Information for Researchers
Administrative Information
Collection Summary
Collection Title: A. H. Gayton Papers,
Date (inclusive): circa 1925-1965
Collection Number: BANC MSS 79/6 c
Creator: Gayton, A. H. (Anna Hadwick), 1899-1977
Extent:
Number of containers: 1 carton and 1 box
Linear feet: 1.5
Repository: The Bancroft Library.
Berkeley, California 94720-6000
Abstract: The A.H. Gayton Papers contains material relating primarily to her work as an
anthropologist at the University of California, Berkeley and especially to her research on the Yokuts
Indians in California, including correspondence to and from other anthropologists, field notes, and
manuscripts of some of her writings. Her papers relating to Peruvian textile materials and to the
California-Portuguese remained in the possession of Professor Robert Spier. Her books were given to the
University of California at Santa Cruz.
Languages Represented: Collection materials are in English
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.
Information for Researchers
Access
Collection is open for research.
Publication Rights
All requests to reproduce, publish, quote from, or otherwise use collection materials must be
submitted in writing to the Head of Public Services, The Bancroft Library, University of California,
Berkeley, 94720-6000. Consent is given on behalf of The Bancroft Library as the owner of the
physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission from the copyright owner. Such
permission must be obtained from the copyright owner. See:
http://bancroft.berkeley.edu/reference/permissions.html.
Restrictions also apply to digital representations of the original materials. Use of digital files is
restricted to research and educational purposes.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], A. H. Gayton papers, BANC MSS 79/6 c, The Bancroft Library, University of
California, Berkeley.
Separated Material
Photographs have been transferred to the Pictorial Collections of The Bancroft Library.
Identifier/Call Number: (BANC PIC 1979.004--POR)
Administrative Information
Acquisition Information
The A.H. Gayton Papers were given to The Bancroft Library from her stepson, Professor F.G. Spier in
July 1978.
Accruals
No additions are expected.
Administrative Information
Scope and Content
The A.H. Gayton Papers contains material relating primarily to her work as an anthropologist at the
University of California, Berkeley and especially to her research on the Yokuts Indians in
California, including correspondence to and from other anthropologists, field notes, and manuscripts
of some of her writings. Her papers relating to Peruvian textile materials and to the
California-Portuguese remained in the possession of Professor Robert Spier. Her books were given to
the University of California at Santa Cruz.