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Ralph C. Michelsen papers
MS 173
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Description
This collection contains notes, photographs, articles, manuscripts, maps, published papers, clippings, correspondence, sound
recordings, and other material from cultural anthropologist Ralph C. Michelsen. Materials in the collection mostly pertain
to Michelsen's anthropological research on numerous indigenous tribes in North and Central America, including the PaiPai and
Kiliwa of Baja California, various Luiseño groups in southern California, the Mohave and Cocopah, the Seri of Mexico, and
other groups in Mexico and Guatemala including Cora and Maya.
Background
Ralph Copeland Michelsen was born August 14, 1913, in Portland, Oregon, and died June 6, 1996, in Ashland, Oregon, of kidney
failure. Having overcome significant childhood adversity, he educated himself and lived an extraordinarily varied, adventurous,
and ultimately rewarding life. He regarded intellect, honesty, and integrity as preeminent values and these were the standards
which he set for himself and others.
Extent
3.34 linear feet
(8 boxes)
Restrictions
Copyright has not been assigned to the University of California, Riverside Libraries, Special Collections & University Archives.
Distribution or reproduction of materials protected by copyright beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission
of the copyright owners. To the extent other restrictions apply, permission for distribution or reproduction from the applicable
rights holder is also required. Responsibility for obtaining permissions, and for any use rests exclusively with the user.
Availability
This collection is open for research.