Joy Leland Papers

 Collection
Identifier: NC1142

Scope and Contents

The Joy Leland Papers includes materials collected in a study of acupuncture in Nevada, including the minutes of the State Board of Chinese Medicine, correspondence, notes, bibliography, newspaper clippings, and articles. Other materials in the collection include newspaper clippings about Indigenous peoples in the Reno vicinity, at Pyramid Lake, and in other parts of Nevada; and Pyramid Lake water rights.

Dates

  • 1965-1993

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research. Materials must be used on-site; advance notice suggested. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.

Biographical Note

Dr. Joy Leland, Ph.D., is a research professor emeritus of Anthropology, Desert Research Institute (DRI) of the University of Nevada (1989). She received the following degrees: B.A., Pomona College, 1949; M.B.A., Stanford University, 1960; M.A., University of Nevada, Reno, 1972; and Ph.D., University of California, Irvine, 1975.

Dr. Leland began working for DRI in 1961. Her research was in the field of anthropology, focusing on studies of alcohol and health issues among urban Indigenous Peoples. She is the author of many articles in professional journals, professional papers, and books.

Extent

2 Linear Feet (2 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Joy Leland was a Research Associate in Anthropology for the Desert Research Institute, Reno, Nevada. The collection contains Leland's research on Indigenous Peoples of Nevada and include newspaper clippings about Indigenous peoples in the Reno vicinity, at Pyramid Lake, and in other parts of Nevada; and Pyramid Lake water rights. Other materials include Leland's research for a study of acupuncture in Nevada, including the minutes of the State Board of Chinese Medicine, correspondence, notes, bibliography, newspaper clippings, and articles.

Arrangement

Arranged into the following series: 1) Indigenous Peoples Research; 2) Chinese Medicine in Nevada

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated by Joy Leland circa 1980.

Related Materials

Related archival materials held by the Special Collections Department:

Joy Leland Research Materials, 96-07

Creator

Title
Guide to the Joy Leland Papers
Status
Completed
Author
Jessica Maddox
Date
August 2022
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the University of Nevada, Reno. Special Collections Department Repository

Contact:
Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center
1664 N. Virginia St.
Reno Nevada 89557-0322 USA
775-682-5665
775-682-5724 (Fax)