Antoniano., 01/01/1771-12/31/1809
Series-level Scope and Content Note
Contains manuscripts, correspondence, and other documents relating to Native American linguistics and history. Includes many original documents. Numerous grammars and vocabularies are retained. Arranged alphabetically by name of Native American language/tribe. This series comprises boxes 7-11 of the Shea Papers.
Dates
- 01/01/1771-12/31/1809
Collection-level Access Restrictions
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.
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 unbound manuscript, a copy by Alexander S. Taylor of the vocabulary of the Indians of San Antonio Mission, pages 1-153, in Antoniano and Spanish. Original vocabulary (not this copy) in the hand writing of Rev. Buenaventura Sitjar and Rev. Miguel Pierras. Dated 1771-1797. Also, 1 AMS by Alex S. Taylor providing background and historical information on the vocabulary. See also: John Gilmary Shea Papers, Box 7 Folder 6.5, for pages 154-287 of Sitjar and Pierras' lengthy Antoniano vocabulary.
Subjects and Associated Physical Materials
ANTONIANO LANGUAGE - AUTOGRAPH MANUSCRIPT IN THE LANGUAGE (1771-97): Other Types
SITJAR, BUENAVENTURA - AUTOGRAPH MANUSCRIPT IN ANTONIANO (1771-97): Other Types
SAN ANTONIO MISSION - MANUSCRIPT REGARDING (1771-97): Other Types
PIERRAS, MIGUEL - AUTOGRAPH MANUSCRIPT IN ANTONIANO (1771-97): Other Types
TAYLOR, ALEXANDER S. - AUTOGRAPH MANUSCRIPT BY: RE- ANTONIANO(UNDATED): Other Types
SAN ANTONIO MISSION - MANUSCRIPT: RE- HISTORY & LANGUAGE OF (1771-97): Other Types
Repository Details
Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository
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