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Richard L. Zurel papers, 1897-2011 (majority within 1956-2006)

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Collection is open for research, with the exception of materials of the Aboriginal Research Club of Detroit and records of the Michigan Archaeological Society and its chapters, located in Box 3. In...

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Summary

Creator:
Zurel, Richard L.
Abstract:
Richard L. Zurel is an archaeologist who has conducted research on Native Americans in Michigan. The Richard L. Zurel papers, 1914-2011, contain materials related to his work in the field of archaeology and ethnography documenting Native American groups in Michigan. Materils include field notes, collected publications, written works by Zurel, newsletters of organizations, photographs and slides. The collection also includes materials related to Zurel family history.
Extent:
3.75 linear feet
Language:
English
Call Number:
2016037 Aa 2
Authors:
Finding aid created by Elena Colon-Marrero, May 2016; Olga Virakhovskaya and Gideon Goodrich in October 2024.

Background

Scope and Content:

The Richard L. Zurel papers, 1897-2011, contain research materials and photographs related to his archaeological work in Michigan, as well as printed materials and minutes of the Aboriginal Research Club of Detroit and of the Michigan Archaeological Society. Collection also contains Zurel family photographs depicting family members, as well as photographs and postcards depicting locations in the Upper Michigan Peninsula.

Biographical / Historical:

Richard L. Zurel is an archaeologist who has conducted research on Native Americans in Michigan. Zurel has taught anthropology at Schoolcraft College, Oakland Community College, and Macomb Community College. Zurel was a graduate student at the University of Georgia where he studied anthropology.

Acquisition Information:
Donated by Richard L. Zurel (donor no. 11246 ), in March 2015 and May 2015.
Arrangement:

The papers are arranged in two series: Professional Papers and Ethnographic Research; and Personal Papers.

Rules or Conventions:
Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS)

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RESTRICTIONS:

Collection is open for research, with the exception of materials of the Aboriginal Research Club of Detroit and records of the Michigan Archaeological Society and its chapters, located in Box 3.

In 2024, Gideon Goodrich, in consultations with Eric Hemenway (Director of Repatriation, Archives, and Records for the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians of Waganakising) reviewed the collection for materials requiring restrictions based on NAGPRA guidelines and cultural protocols. During this process, select materials containing specific details about archeological digs in Michigan were restricted. The rest of the materials were processed as they were reviewed and cleared for access.

USE & PERMISSIONS:

Copyright is held by the Regents of the University of Michigan but the collection may contain third-party materials for which copyright is not held. Patrons are responsible for determining the appropriate use or reuse of materials.

PREFERRED CITATION:

[item], folder, box, Richard L. Zurel papers, Bentley Historical Library, University of Michigan

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Collection

Richard L. Zurel papers, 1897-2011 (majority within 1956-2006)
Call Number 2016037 Aa 2
Total components 61
Last indexed 2025-05-13