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Callaghan (Catherine A.) papers
BANC MSS 2017/196  
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  • Conditions Governing Access
  • Accruals
  • Immediate Source of Acquisition
  • Alternate Forms Available
  • Biography
  • Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
  • Preferred Citation
  • System of Arrangement
  • Processing Information
  • Related Collections
  • Scope and Content of Collection
  • Separated Materials
  • Publication Rights

  • Contributing Institution: The Bancroft Library
    Title: Catherine A. Callaghan papers
    Creator: Callaghan, Catherine A.
    Identifier/Call Number: BANC MSS 2017/196
    Physical Description: 28.4 linear feet (8 cartons, 1 box, 30 card file boxes)
    Date (inclusive): 1955-2006
    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.
    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.
    Language of Material: Collection materials are in English, Chochenyo, Mutsun, Rumsen, Marin Miwok (Coast Miwok), Bodega Miwok (Coast Miwok), Lake Miwok, Plains Miwok, and Northern Sierra Miwok

    Conditions Governing Access

    Collection restricted. Curator approval required for access.

    Accruals

    No future additions are expected.

    Immediate Source of Acquisition

    Catherine A. Callaghan papers were given to The Bancroft Library in 2017 by Catherine Callaghan.

    Alternate Forms Available

    There are no alternative forms of this collection.

    Biography

    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.

    Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

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

    Preferred Citation

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

    System of Arrangement

    Arranged to the folder level.

    Processing Information

    Processed by Lauren Lassleben and Marjorie Bryer in 2019.

    Related Collections

    Catherine A. Callaghan Papers on Miwok Languages (Callaghan, Survey of California and Other Indian Languages, California Language Archive, Department of Linguistics, University of California, Berkeley. Audio recordings associated with the Papers are in the Berkeley Language Center, Berkeley, California: LA 6, LA 7, LA 8, LA 9, LA 92)

    Scope and Content of Collection

    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.

    Separated Materials

    Digital materials have been transferred to the Digital Collections Unit of The Bancroft Library.

    Publication Rights

    Some materials in these collections may be protected by the U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.). In addition, the reproduction of some materials may be restricted by terms of University of California gift or purchase agreements, donor restrictions, privacy and publicity rights, licensing and trademarks. Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by copyright beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. Works not in the public domain cannot be commercially exploited without permission of the copyright owner. Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user. For additional information about the University of California, Berkeley Library's permissions policy please see: http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/about/permissions-policies

    Subjects and Indexing Terms

    Callaghan, Catherine A. -- Archives.
    Indians of North America--California--Languages
    Miwok languages -- Dictionaries -- English.
    English language -- Dictionaries -- Miwok.
    Miwok languages -- Grammar.
    Miwok languages -- Research.
    Bodega Miwok language -- Research.
    Plains Miwok language -- Dictionaries -- English.
    English language -- Dictionaries -- Plains Miwok.
    Northern Sierra Miwok language -- Dictionaries -- English.
    English language -- Dictionaries -- Northern Sierra Miwok.
    Mutsun dialect
    Penutian languages.