Stanford University, Language Universals Project records, 1967-1976

Collection context

Summary

Title:
Stanford University, Language Universals Project, records
Dates:
1967-1976
Creators:
Stanford University. Language Universals Project
Abstract:
Records include correspondence and supporting documents from applicants for research positions, other correspondence, typescripts of their WORKING PAPERS ON LANGUAGE UNIVERSALS (numbers 1,3, and 8-20), bibliography, and the bulletin from the Survey of Language Use and Language Teaching in Eastern Africa (1967-69).
Extent:
3.25 Linear Feet
Language:
Undetermined .
Preferred citation:

[item identification], Stanford University, Language Universals Project, records (SC0449). Department of Special Collections and University Archives, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, Calif.

Background

Scope and content:

Records include correspondence and supporting documents from applicants for research positions, other correspondence, typescripts of their WORKING PAPERS ON LANGUAGE UNIVERSALS (numbers 1,3, and 8-20), bibliography, and the bulletin from the Survey of Language Use and Language Teaching in Eastern Africa (1967-69).

Biographical / historical:

The Language Universals Project, sponsored by the National Science Foundation, conducted crosslinguistic studies on various aspects of phonology, grammar, and semantics. It was directed by Charles A. Ferguson and Joseph H. Greenberg.

Acquisition information:
Admininstrative transfer, 1986.
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
University Archives staff
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2024-10-01 14:42:08 -0700 .

Access and use

Restrictions:

Collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

All requests to reproduce, publish, quote from, or otherwise use collection materials must be submitted in writing to the Head of Special Collections and University Archives, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, California 94304-6064. Consent is given on behalf of Special Collections as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission from the copyright owner. Such permission must be obtained from the copyright owner, heir(s) or assigns. See: http://library.stanford.edu/depts/spc/pubserv/permissions.html.

Restrictions also apply to digital representations of the original materials. Use of digital files is restricted to research and educational purposes.

Preferred citation:

[item identification], Stanford University, Language Universals Project, records (SC0449). Department of Special Collections and University Archives, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, Calif.

Location of this collection:
Stanford University Archives, Green Library
557 Escondido Mall
Stanford, CA 94305-6064, US
Contact:
(650) 725-1022