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Series 2. Southern California, 1881-1980

 Series

Series Scope and Contents

This series consists of Michelsen's research on tribes from Southern California, including the Luiseño, Kumeyaay, Cuhuilla, Mohave, and Cocopa people.

The majority of material focus on Michelsen's research on peon games that was the basis of his dissertation at the University of California, Irvine. In many instances files are maintained here as he organized them in order to preserve his logical intent.

Dates

  • Creation: 1881-1980

Creator

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

The collection is in English, Spanish, and the Kiliwa language.

Access

This collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 3.34 Linear Feet (8 boxes)

Series Arrangement

The series is arranged topically into four sub-series as follows:

  1. Sub-Series 2.1. Notes, 1881-1980
  2. Sub-Series 2.2. Correspondence, 1968-1977
  3. Sub-Series 2.3. Maps, 1938
  4. Sub-Series 2.4. Articles, 1894-1965

Repository Details

Part of the Manuscript Collections Repository

Contact:
University of California
Rivera Library
P.O. Box 5900
Riverside 92517-5900 USA