Sherer (Lorraine M.) Papers, ca. 1860-1980

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Summary

Title:
Lorraine Miller Sherer Papers,
Dates:
ca. 1860-1980
Creators:
Sherer, Lorraine M. (Lorraine Miller), b. 1898
Abstract:
Lorraine Miller Sherer (1898-1985) was the superintendent of elementary education for Los Angeles County and a specialist in early childhood development at the UCLA School of Education. After her retirement, Sherer began compiling the first history of the Mohave people of California and Arizona. The collection consists of research materials on Mohave Indian culture and history from the early Spanish period to 1976. Included is a large collection of books and articles, manuscripts, maps, tape recordings and notes.
Extent:
111 boxes (55.5 linear ft.) 11 cartons (11 linear ft.) 5 oversize boxes
Language:
English.
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Lorraine Miller Sherer Papers (Collection 1225). Department of Special Collections, Charles E. Young Research Library, University of California, Los Angeles.

Background

Scope and content:

Collection consists of research materials on Mohave Indian culture and history from the early Spanish period to 1976, which relates to Sherer's work on Mohave ethno-history and language. Includes large collection of books and articles as well as manuscripts, maps, tape recordings and notes.

Biographical / historical:

Born June 25, 1898 in Missouri; graduated in 1918 from Los Angeles Normal School with diploma in education; became superintendant of elementary education for Los Angeles County after teaching in Long Beach and serving as principal in South Santa Anita school; specialist in early childhood development at UCLA School of Education; longtime friend of Mohave nation, Sherer dedicated her retirement to compiling the first history of the Mohave people of California and Arizona; died March 16, 1985.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Lorraine Miller Sherer, 1976-83.
Arrangement:

Arranged in the following series:

  1. Clippings and periodicals (Boxes 1-10).
  2. Books (Boxes 11-16, 30-35, 37-39).
  3. Research files (Boxes 17-21, 36, 60-119).
  4. Documents and correspondence (Boxes 22-29).

Physical location:
Stored off-site at SRLF. Advance notice is required for access to the collection. Please contact the UCLA Library, Department of Special Collections Reference Desk for paging information.

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Processed by Anne Caiger and A.S.; machine-readable finding aid created by ByteManagers using OAC finding aid conversion service specifications
Date Prepared:
© 2003
Date Encoded:
Machine-readable finding aid created by ByteManagers using OAC finding aid conversion service specifications. Machine-readable finding aid derived from MS Word. Date of source: August 3 and 7, no year .

Access and use

Restrictions:

COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE AT SRLF: Advance notice required for access.

Terms of access:

Copyright to portions of this collection has been assigned to the UCLA Library, Department of Special Collections. The library can grant permission to publish for materials to which it holds the copyright. All requests for permission to publish or quote must be submitted in writing to the Manuscripts Librarian, Department of Special Collections.] Credit shall be given as follows: © The Regents of the University of California on behalf of the UCLA Library, Department of Special Collections.

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Lorraine Miller Sherer Papers (Collection 1225). Department of Special Collections, Charles E. Young Research Library, University of California, Los Angeles.

Location of this collection:
A1713 Charles E. Young Research Library
Box 951575
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1575, US
Contact:
(310) 825-4988
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