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Research notes, undated

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 2

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The collection contains correspondence, research materials, photographs, bibliographies, presentations, scrapbooks, published materials, and manuscripts dealing with the collection and study of opium pipes and opium smoking material. The two manuscripts included were used for William S. Evans’ classes who was the Professor of Archaeology at Santa Monica College from 1976-1878. Material were collected at two sites: Donner Summit, California; and Virginia City, Nevada. Also included is a copy of “West Coast Chinese and Opium Smoking,” Archeological Perspectives on Ethnicity in America. These materials document one of the first in-depth studies of opium pipes, accompanying paraphernalia and containers.

Dates

  • undated

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for qualified researchers.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.83 Linear Feet (2 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Chinese Historical Society of Southern California Repository

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