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Chippewa., 01/01/1830-12/31/1864

 File — Box: 7, Folder: 18
Identifier: 79652

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

  • 01/01/1830-12/31/1864

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 AMS (in Chippewa and English) by Henry Rowe Schoolcraft (1793-1864): "Translation of the Last Words of a Young Ogibway Indian Who Died at White Fish Point in Lake Superior on His Return to His Native Land," 2 pages. 1 AMS by Schoolcraft: "The Lord's Prayer [in Chippewa]," 2 pages. 1 undated AM: "Census of the Indians of Grand Portage, Sub-Agency of La Point," listing the names of men, women, and children, 2 pages.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

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

CHIPPEWA INDIANS - MSS.: "LAST WORDS OF A YOUNG OGIBWAY INDIAN," 1800S: Other Types

WHITE FISH POINT - REFERENCE (1800S): Other Types

LAKE SUPERIOR - REFERENCE (1800S): Other Types

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

CHIPPEWA LANGUAGE - MANUSCRIPT: LORD'S PRAYER (1800S): Other Types

LORD'S PRAYER - MANUSCRIPT IN CHIPPEWA LANGUAGE (1800S): Other Types

"OUR FATHER" - MANUSCRIPT IN CHIPPEWA LANGUAGE (1800S): Other Types

CHIPPEWA LANGUAGE - MSS.:CENSUS OF INDIANS OF GRAND PORTAGE (18OOS): Other Types

GRAND PORTAGE - REFERENCE (1800S): Other Types

LA POINT - SUB-AGENCY OF GRAND PORTAGE - REFERENCE (1800S): Other Types

Repository Details

Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository

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