Cherokee., 07/06/1852-07/06/1852
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
- 07/06/1852-07/06/1852
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 undated autograph manuscript presumably in hand of C. C. Trowbridge, describing the tribes, history, marriages, dances, language, and customs of the Cherokee Nation, "ex libris" Lewis Cass (1782-1866), 56 pages; includes extensive information on vocabulary and grammar. Also, 1 ALS dated 7/6/1852 from Samuel Austin Worcester to William Wadden Turner, enclosing a copy of the Lord's Prayer in Cherokee [retained in this folder] and discussing the Cherokee language, 6 pages, sent from Park Hill, Cherokee Nation.
Subjects and Associated Physical Materials
CHEROKEE LANGUAGE - MANUSCRIPT REGARDING (1800S): Other Types
CHEROKEE NATION - MANUSCRIPT REGARDING (1800S): Other Types
CASS, LEWIS - MANUSCRIPT "EX LIBRIS" (1800S): Other Types
WORCESTER, SAMUEL AUSTIN - CORRESPONDENCE TO TURNER, WILLIAM W. (1852): Autographed Letter
TURNER, WILLIAM WADDEN - CORRESPONDENCE FROM WORCESTER, SAMUEL A. 1852: Autographed Letter
LORD'S PRAYER - MANUSCRIPT IN CHEROKEE LANGUAGE (1852): Autographed Letter
"OUR FATHER" - MANUSCRIPT IN CHEROKEE LANGUAGE (1852): Other Types
PARK HILL - CHEROKEE NATION - REFERENCE (1852): Autographed Letter
Repository Details
Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository
Lauinger Library, 5th Floor
37th and O Streets, N.W.
Washington DC 20057
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