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William A. Shack papers, 1864-2003 (bulk 1940-1999).
BANC MSS 2001/138 czLOCAL
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Title:

William A. Shack papers, 1864-2003 (bulk 1940-1999)

Creator/Contributor:

Shack, William A., creator

Abstract:

Includes correspondence, manuscripts, bibliographies, research materials and notes relating to Professor Shack's pioneering work with the Gurage People of Ethiopia, as well as research material and original manuscripts for his book Harlem in Montmartre: A Paris Jazz Story Between the Great Wars.

Date:

1940 (issued)

Subject:

Shack, William A -- Archives
University of California, Berkeley. -- Department of Anthropology.
Gurage (African people)
Songs, Gurage
African American musicians
Ethiopia -- Ethnology
Montmartre (Paris, France) -- History

Note:

Included in: History of science and technology collection
COLLECTION STORED, IN PART, OFF-SITE: Advance notice required for use.
William A. Shack papers, BANC MSS 2001/138, The Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley.
Professor of Anthropology and Afro-American Studies at UC Berkeley.
In English.
Container list available in the library.

Type:

Faculty papers.
Manuscripts for publication.

Physical Description:

print
14 cartons, 1 box, 1 oversize box, 2 oversize folders (18.5 linear ft.)

Language:

English

Identifier:

BANC MSS 2001/138 czLOCAL

Origin:

California

Copyright Note:

COLLECTION STORED, IN PART, OFF-SITE: Advance notice required for use.

Related Item:

Harlem in Montmartre