Sven Liljeblad Centennial Album

Collection

Identifier: 99-21

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Commemorative album compiled by Nevada friends and colleagues to celebrate the 100th birthday of Swedish linguist and folklorist Sven Liljeblad; the 90th birthday of his wife, Astrid Liljeblad; and their 50th wedding anniversary. Contents include letters, reminiscences, photographs, and a press release.

Dates

1999

Creator

D'Azevedo, Warren L. (Person)

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

Sven Liljeblad was a Professor of Anthropology at the University of Nevada, Reno, and most well-known for his language work documenting language traditions of Indigenous Peoples of the Great Basin.

Extent

0.4 Linear Feet (3 folders)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Warren L. D'Azevedo is a professor of Anthropology at the University of Nevada, Reno. Commemorative album compiled by Nevada friends and colleagues to celebrate the 100th birthday of Swedish linguist and folklorist Sven Liljeblad; the 90th birthday of his wife, Astrid Liljeblad; and their 50th wedding anniversary. Contents include letters, reminiscences, photographs, and a press release (1999).