National Anthropological Archives

Guide to the Ward F. Weakly papers, 1947-1983

Summary

Collection ID:
NAA.1986-33
Creators:
Weakly, Ward F. (Ward Fredrick), 1938-1985
Dates:
1947-1983
Languages:
English
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Physical Description:
1 Linear foot
Repository:

Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents
The Ward Weakly Papers contain a record of his military service (1961-1967), papers and presentations (1975-1983), and programs and other materials relating to the Plains Conference (1947-1981).
Please note that the contents of the collection and the language and terminology used reflect the context and culture of the time of its creation. As an historical document, its contents may be at odds with contemporary views and terminology and considered offensive today. The information within this collection does not reflect the views of the Smithsonian Institution or National Anthropological Archives, but is available in its original form to facilitate research.
Scope and Contents
The National Anthropological Archives holds the Ward F. Weakly photograph collection relating to pottery making in Sinoloa, Mexico (Photo Lot 86-47).

Biographical Note

Biographical Note
Ward Weakly earned a B.A. (1960) and a M.A. (1961) in anthropology from the University of Nebraska and Ph.D. (1968) in anthropology from the University of Arizona. He was an Assistant Professor of Sociology and Anthropology at the University of Tulsa from 1967 to 1971. He became the first Preservation Officer of the Bureau of Reclamation in 1974. Ward Weakly died in 1985.

Administration

Immediate Source of Acquisition
Received from the National Park Service in 1986 and Dr. Ann M. Johnson in 1994.
Processing Information
The collection is unprocessed. Contact the repository for more information.

Using the Collection

Conditions Governing Access
Access to the Ward F. Weakly papers requires an appointment.
Conditions Governing Use
Contact the repository for terms of use.
Preferred Citation
Ward F. Weakly papers, National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution

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