Gmelch collection
Scope and Contents
The Gmelch collection is a series within the Victor Weybright Archives of Gypsy Studies. It is named after Sharon Bohn Gmelch and George Gmelch, who are anthropologists at the University of San Francisco. The collection consists of scholarly articles written about gypsies and travellers which were published between the 1960s-1980s. The Gmelchs amassed this collection of materials while conducting their own research on the Irish Traveller population in the 1970s, which resulted in several books written by the couple. Some scholarly articles written by the Gmelchs are included in the collection.
Dates
- Creation: 1907 - 2016
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is currently in process. For access, please contact Stephen O. Murray and Keelung Hong Special Collections.
Conditions Governing Access
The material is stored offsite in Remote Storage. Please contact Special Collections 3 working days in advance if you wish to use it.
Biographical / Historical
Sharon Bohn Gmelch and George Gmelch are a husband and wife anthropology team. They have worked at Union College, State University of New York at Albany, and the University of San Francisco. They have conducted research on a wide range of populations, including Irish Travellers, English Gypsies, the Tglingit native population of Alaksa and Carribean natives. Sharon has written nine books over the course of her career, and George has written thirteen. Their research has also been the subject of a documentary film titled "Unsettled-From Tinkers to Travellers."
Extent
From the Collection: approximately 50 Linear Feet (50 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Repository Details
Part of the Stephen O. Murray and Keelung Hong Special Collections Repository