Scope and content

The Alfred Irving Hallowell Papers (1892-1981) contain correspondence, subject files, manuscripts of published and unpublished works by Hallowell, papers by colleagues and students, research notes kept by Hallowell, and photographs, which document Hallowell's career as an anthropologist.

The papers (47 boxes; 8 albums; 30 linear feet) are divided into five series:

Series I. Correspondence 1919-1981 (11 boxes; 5.75 linear feet)
Series II. Subject Files 1921-1976 (2 boxes;.75 linear feet)
Series III. Works by Hallowell 1917-1974 (6 boxes; 3 linear feet)
Series IV. Works by Others 1923-1976 (3 boxes; 1.5 linear feet)
Series V. Research Notes 1892-1964 (18 boxes; 9 linear feet)
Series VI. Photographs 1890s-1971 (8 albums and 4 boxes)

Oversized materials either follow the same series arrangement as noted above or are arranged as noted in an appended folder listing. Cross referencing to oversized material appears on the folders in the standard sized boxes. Reprints have been moved to the printed materials collection of the APS library. If a reprint was found as an enclosure, a photocopy of the title page was filed in its place. To retrieve reprints, consult the card catalog for printed materials.



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