Descriptive Summary
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Descriptive Summary
Title: Eugene Frederick Quinn Papers,
Date (inclusive): 1822-2004
Collection number: 72099
Creator: Quinn, Eugene Frederick
Collection Size:
16 manuscript boxes, 3 microfilm reels, 2 envelopes, 1 expanding folder, 4 phonotapes
((7.2 linear feet)
Repository:
Hoover Institution Archives
Stanford, California 94305-6010
Abstract: Research notes and drafts, lists, writings, interviews, copies of government documents, printed matter, tapes of tribal chants,
and photographs, relating to the Beti society of Cameroon. Used by E. F. Quinn as research material for his dissertation,
entitled Changes in Beti Society, 1887-1960 (University of California, Los Angeles, 1970). Entire collection also available
on microfilm (7 reels).
Physical Location: Hoover Institution Archives
Language:
English.
Administrative Information
Access
Collection open for research.
The Hoover Institution Archives only allows access to
copies of audiovisual items. To listen to sound recordings or to view videos or films during your visit, please contact the Archives
at least two working days before your arrival. We will then advise you of the accessibility of the material you wish to see
or hear. Please note that not all audiovisual material is immediately accessible.
Publication Rights
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the Hoover Institution Archives.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Eugene Frederick Quinn Papers, [Box no.], Hoover Institution
Archives.
Acquisition Information
Materials were acquired by the Hoover Institution Archives in 1972.
Accruals
Materials may have been added to the collection since this finding aid was prepared. To determine if this has occurred, find
the collection in Stanford University's online catalog at
http://searchworks.stanford.edu/ . Materials have been added to the collection if the number of boxes listed in the online catalog is larger than the number
of boxes listed in this finding aid.
Access Points
Beti (Bantu tribe)
Ethnology--Cameroon.
Africa.
Cameroon.
Cameroon--History.
Cameroon--Social life and customs.