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Task Force Report and Emails, 2000-2001

 File — Box: 7, Folder: 19

Scope and Contents

From James Peacock, the president of the American Anthropological Association in 2001, to organize a task force to investigate the allegations made by Patrick Tierney, Terrence Turner, and Les Sponsel against Napoleon Chagnon and James Neel of ethics violations committed during his research with the Yanomami tribes in Brazil and Venezuela. Includes El Dorado Task Force report of investigations.

Dates

  • 2000-2001

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Access Restrictions

Prior to being granted access to interview project files, recordings and transcripts in the collection researchers must sign the attached consent form, agreeing not to disclose information that would be an invasion of privacy of living individuals, not to divulge names of individuals/research subjects mentioned and to hold harmless and to indemnify UNM and its employees for any loss or damage to them occasioned by the release of the informational content of these materials. This restriction expires January 1, 2050.

Extent

From the Collection: 23 boxes (15.5 cu. ft.)

Repository Details

Part of the UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections Repository

Contact:
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451