Cancian (Frank) papers, 1957-2002

Collection context

Summary

Title:
Frank Cancian papers
Dates:
1957-2002
Creators:
Cancian, Frank
Abstract:
Frank Cancian (1934-2020) was professor emeritus of anthropology and documentary photographer at the University of California, Irvine. The materials in this collection focus mainly on Cancian's anthropological study of Mayan culture. Included are field notes, field interviews, diaries, research notes, and background research materials.
Extent:
9.9 Linear Feet (9 boxes and 3 oversize folders)
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

Frank Cancian papers. MS-F034. Special Collections and Archives, The UC Irvine Libraries, Irvine, California. Date accessed.

For the benefit of current and future researchers, please cite any additional information about sources consulted in this collection, including permanent URLs, item or folder descriptions, and box/folder locations.

Background

Scope and content:

Frank Cancian (1934-2020) was professor emeritus of anthropology and documentary photographer at the University of California, Irvine. The materials in this collection focus mainly on Cancian's anthropological study of Mayan culture. Included are field notes, field interviews, diaries, research notes, and background research materials.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Frank Cancian, 2010.
Accruals:

Accruals are expected.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Indexed terms

Names:
Cancian, Frank -- Archives

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid prepared by Carole McEwan, 2013. Updated by Elvia Arroyo-Ramirez, 2022.
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2023-05-02 20:51:17 UTC .

Access and use

Restrictions:

The collection has not been processed. It is open for research with the exception of written materials and non-digitized photographs from the Orange County Housecleaners project and interviews and non-digitized photographs from the Zinacantan project, both of which will be restricted for a period of 50 years from their date of creation.

Terms of access:

Property rights reside with the University of California. Copyrights are retained by the creators of the records and their heirs. For permission to reproduce or to publish, please contact the University Archivist.

Preferred citation:

Frank Cancian papers. MS-F034. Special Collections and Archives, The UC Irvine Libraries, Irvine, California. Date accessed.

For the benefit of current and future researchers, please cite any additional information about sources consulted in this collection, including permanent URLs, item or folder descriptions, and box/folder locations.

Location of this collection:
Special Collections and Archives
The UCI Libraries, P.O. Box 19557
Irvine, CA 92623-9557, US
Contact:
(949) 824-3947