Chippewa., 01/01/1830-12/31/1866

File — Box: 7, Folder: 17

Identifier: 79651

Chippewa.

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

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

01/01/1830-12/31/1866

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

Extent

From the Collection: 24.25 Linear Feet (39 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Shelf Location

09/10/02

Container Summary

1 AMS from Henry Rowe Schoolcraft (1793-1864) to Lewis Cass (1782-1866): an account of the Chippewa language in reply to Governor Cass' second set of queries, 40 pages. Lengthy discussion of Chippewa vocabulary and grammar.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

CHIPPEWA LANGUAGE - MANUSCRIPT BY SCHOOLCRAFT, H. R. REGARDING (1800S): Other Types

SCHOOLCRAFT, HENRY ROWE - MANUSCRIPT BY (1800S) RE- CHIPPEWA LANGUAGE: Other Types

CASS, LEWIS - MANUSCRIPT TO (1800S) RE- CHIPPEWA LANGUAGE: Other Types

CHIPPEWA LANGUAGE - MANUSCRIPT: VOCABULARY (1800S): Other Types

CHIPPEWA LANGUAGE - MANUSCRIPT: GRAMMAR (1800S): Other Types

OJIBWA LANGUAGE - SEE ALSO: CHIPPEWA LANGUAGE: Other Types