Henry, Joseph., 10/09/1855-05/10/1862
Series-level Scope and Content Note
Contains incoming correspondence to John Gilmary Shea. Arranged alphabetically by last name of correspondent.
Dates
- 10/09/1855-05/10/1862
Collection-level Access Restrictions
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Conditions Governing Access note
Most manuscripts collections at the Georgetown University Booth Family Center for Special Collections are open to researchers; however, restrictions may apply to some collections. Collections stored off site require a minimum of three days for retrieval. For use of all manuscripts collections, researchers are advised to contact the Booth Family Center for Special Collections in advance of any visit.
Extent
From the Collection: 24.25 Linear Feet (39 boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Shelf Location
09/10/02
Container Summary
1 ALS dated 10/9/1855 from Joseph Henry to John Gilmary Shea, asking whether Shea received the Dakota Dictionary he sent him; sent from Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C. Also, 1 ALS dated 5/10/1862 from Henry to Shea, acknowledging receipt of the Yakama Grammar, enclosing correspondence [not retained], and making reference to a Mr. Taylor; sent from Smithsonian Institution.
Subjects and Associated Physical Materials
SHEA, JOHN GILMARY - CORRESPONDENCE FROM HENRY, JOSEPH (1855-62): Autographed Letter
HENRY, JOSEPH - CORRESPONDENCE TO SHEA, JOHN GILMARY (1855-62): Autographed Letter
DAKOTA INDIANS - REFERENCE (1855): Autographed Letter
DAKOTA LANGUAGE - REFERENCE (1855): Autographed Letter
SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION - REFERENCE (1855): Autographed Letter
YAKAMA LANGUAGE - REFERENCE (1862): Autographed Letter
YAKAMA INDIANS - REFERENCE (1862): Autographed Letter
SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION - REFERENCE (1862): Autographed Letter
Repository Details
Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository
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