Frank Quinn Collection, 1940-1965

Collection context

Summary

Creators:
Quinn, Frank.
Abstract:
Extent:
3.2 linear feet
Language:
Preferred citation:

Frank Quinn Collection. UC Davis, Special Collections

Background

Scope and content:

Taped interviews with northwestern Californian Native Americans concerning government programs and the treatment of Native Americans, as well as some stories and songs reflecting various Native American cultures. Currently available on CD-ROM.

Biographical / historical:

Quinn was a Berkeley businessman involved with the American Friends Service Committee group working to help local Native Americans. Between the late 1940s and the early 1960s, he toured northwestern California and taped the music of the Hupa, Karuk, and Yurok tribes, among others.

Access and use

Restrictions:

Collection is open for research. Digital Surrogates are available on request.

Terms of access:

All applicable copyrights for the collection are protected under chapter 17 of the U.S. Copyright Code. Requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Head of Special Collections. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the Regents of the University of California as the owner of the physical items. It is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the researcher.

Preferred citation:

Frank Quinn Collection. UC Davis, Special Collections

Location of this collection:
University of California, Davis, Special Collections, UC Davis Library
100 NW Quad
Davis, CA 95616-5292, US
Contact:
(530) 752-1621