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Cancian (Frank) papers
MS.F.034
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Contributing Institution:
Special Collections and Archives, University of California, Irvine Libraries
Title: Frank Cancian papers
Creator:
Cancian, Frank
Identifier/Call Number: MS.F.034
Physical Description:
9.9 Linear Feet
(9 boxes and 3 oversize folders)
Date (inclusive): 1957-2002
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.
Language of Material:
English
.
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.
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.
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.
Gift of Frank Cancian, 2010.
Accruals are expected.
Collection Scope and Content Summary
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.
Alternative Forms of Materials
A selection of images from this collection has been digitized and is available in Calisphere:
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Cancian, Frank -- Archives