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Maya Society publications, 1920-1940

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 279 Series 6 Sub-Series 2

Scope and Contents

Contains items relating to the publication of Maya Society publications, such as orders for publications and a list of publications.

Dates

  • Creation: 1920-1940

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Open for public research.

Conditions Governing Use

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from William Gates papers must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Administrative History

From the Series:

The Maya Society was established by William Gates on July 21, 1930 in Washington, D.C. The society was dedicated to the collection of research and publications on the Indians of Central America, particularly the Maya, as well as the publication of research on the topic. An earlier society by the same name was previously established by Gates in Virginia in 1920.

Extent

10 boxes

Language of Materials

English

Related Names

Subject

Subjects

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Repository

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Contact:
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States

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