Catherine A. Callaghan papers, 1955-2006

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Summary

Creators:
Callaghan, Catherine A.
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.
Extent:
28.4 linear feet (8 cartons, 1 box, 30 card file boxes)
Language:
Collection materials are in English, Chochenyo, Mutsun, Rumsen, Marin Miwok (Coast Miwok), Bodega Miwok (Coast Miwok), Lake Miwok, Plains Miwok, and Northern Sierra Miwok
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Catherine Callaghan papers, BANC MSS 2017/196,The Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley.

Background

Scope and content:

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.

Biographical / historical:

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.

Acquisition information:
Catherine A. Callaghan papers were given to The Bancroft Library in 2017 by Catherine Callaghan.
Processing information:

Arranged to the folder level.

Processed by Lauren Lassleben and Marjorie Bryer in 2019.

Accruals:

No future additions are expected.

Physical / technical requirements:

Access to audio-visual materials may be restricted due to technical limitations.

Physical location:
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Rules or conventions:
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Restrictions:

Collection restricted. Curator approval required for access.

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Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Catherine Callaghan papers, BANC MSS 2017/196,The Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley.

Location of this collection:
University of California, Berkeley, The Bancroft Library
Berkeley, CA 94720-6000, US
Contact:
510-642-6481
bancref-library@berkeley.edu
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