Journal of California and Great Basin Anthropology

The Smithsonian Institution National Anthropological Archives has in progress a project to arrange, describe, and microfilm the Papers of John P. Harrington, 1907-1957, a manuscript collection containing linguistic and ethnographic material for some 100 American Indian groups in North, Central, and South America. During the past two years the collection has remained open for reference use at the archives in Washington, D.C. In 1979 and 1980, however, large blocks of material may be unavailable for periods of up to several months while being packed, transported, filmed, and checked against the master film copy. Researchers wishing to use the Papers are strongly urged to contact the Project Editor before planning a visit to the archives. Those desiring to place large orders for copies of the field notes are encouraged to wait for the microfilm edition which will be a more economical means of acquiring copies.