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John H. Chilcott papers, 1962-1965

MS-095


Overview of the Collection

Creator: Chilcott, John H. (John Henry)
Title: John H. Chilcott papers,
Inclusive Dates: 1962-1965
Quantity: 1 cm textual material
Abstract:This collection contains two manuscripts by John Chilcott: “The Emotional Response of Navajo Children to Public School Situations,” and “The Acculturation and Assimilation of Public School Culture by Navaho Dormitory Students – Flagstaff, Arizona, 1963.”
Identification: MS-095
Language: Material in English
Repository: Museum of Northern Arizona
3101 N. Fort Valley Rd.
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
928-774-5211 ext. 256 or 269
library@mna.mus.az.us

Biographical Note

John H. Chilcott was a Professor Emeritus of Anthropology at the University of Arizona. He received a Masters of Education from the University of Colorado and a PhD from the University of Oregon. In 1962-1963 he worked under the auspices of the Museum of Northern Arizona on a study of Navajo children in the public school system.


Scope and Content

This collection contains two manuscripts by John Chilcott: “The Emotional Response of Navajo Children to Public School Situations,” and “The Acculturation and Assimilation of Public School Culture by Navaho Dormitory Students – Flagstaff, Arizona, 1963.” Also included are comments on “The Emotional Response of Navajo Children to Public School Situations,” by Bert Kaplan and Edward Danson.


Restrictions

Conditions Governing Access

No restrictions on use, except: not available through interlibrary loan.

Conditions Governing Use

Published and unpublished materials are protected by copyright. Permission to publish, quote, or reproduce must be secured from the repository and the copyright holder.


Related Material

"The Acculturation and Assimilation of Public School Culture" by Navaho Dormitory Students is also in the MNA separates cabinet (item 13,678).


Controlled Access Terms

Personal Name(s)
Chilcott, John H. (John Henry)

Subject(s)
Navajo Children--Education
Off-reservation boarding schools

Genre Form(s)
Manuscripts


Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

John H. Chilcott papers, MS-095 [Box Number]. Museum of Northern Arizona. Flagstaff, Arizona.

Acquisition Information

Collection was donated in 1967 by John H. Chilcott.

Processing Information

Processed in January of 2010

Accruals

No further accruals are expected.


Container List

BoxFolder
Asst Box 311 Manuscripts, 1962-1965