Description
The Archaeological Archives at the Hearst Museum include about 470 manuscripts*, mostly
from archaeological research on archaeological sites in California and Nevada conducted by
professors and students of the Department of Anthropology, staff of the Museum, and, in more
recent times, by individuals working in different institutions. The manuscripts, which might
include survey and excavation records, typed or handwritten notes, photographs, sketch maps,
drawings, permits, newspaper clippings, and correspondence are often associated with
archaeological collections curated at UC Berkeley, and they were created throughout the 20th
century.
Restrictions
All documents included in the Archaeological Archives of the Hearst Museum are property
of the Regents, subject to copyright, and may not be published or reproduced without
permission. Additionally, manuscripts and maps for North America (excluding Mexico)
archaeology are subject to various restrictions applied by the 2021 UCOP policy which
regulates access to Native American collections and information.