A. H. Gayton Papers, circa 1925-1965

Collection context

Summary

Creators:
Gayton, A. H. (Anna Hadwick), 1899-1977
Abstract:
The A.H. Gayton Papers contains material relating primarily to her work as an anthropologist at the University of California, Berkeley and especially to her research on the Yokuts Indians in California, including correspondence to and from other anthropologists, field notes, and manuscripts of some of her writings. Her papers relating to Peruvian textile materials and to the California-Portuguese remained in the possession of Professor Robert Spier. Her books were given to the University of California at Santa Cruz.
Extent:
Number of containers: 1 carton and 1 box Linear feet: 1.5
Language:
Collection materials are in English

Background

Acquisition information:
The A.H. Gayton Papers were given to The Bancroft Library from her stepson, Professor F.G. Spier in July 1978.
Physical location:
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Access and use

Location of this collection:
University of California, Berkeley, The Bancroft Library
Berkeley, CA 94720-6000, US
Contact:
510-642-6481