1.2 cubic ft. The bulk of the records document department meetings and correspondence relating to the development of the Department of Linguistics, the English as a Second Language Program, general course and curriculum developments, and cooperation between university departments and schools for advanced degree programs with an emphasis on linguistics. There are no access restrictions on the materials, and the collection is open to all members of the public in accordance with state law. However, the researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming with the laws of libel, privacy, and copyright which may be involved in the use of this collection. The files are organized alphabetically by personal name, name of office, or by subject, then chronologically.
Files can contain a variety of materials, including correspondence, staff memos, and reports.
The Committee for Linguistics recommended the establishment of a Department of Linguistics in October 1963. The Department of Linguistics was established and began offering classes in September 1964, with Gareth W. Dunleavy of the English Department acting as the first Department Chair. Advanced degree programs which cross-list classes with the Department of Linguistics include the Master of Foreign Language and Literature, Master of Fine Arts and Doctor of Philosophy in English, Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy in Anthropology, and the Doctoral program in Urban Education. Dept. of Linguistics. UWM Archival Collection 69.