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Choctaw., 01/01/1860-12/31/1868

 File — Box: 7, Folder: 22
Identifier: 79656

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

  • 01/01/1860-12/31/1868

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 undated AMS by Rev. Cyrus Byington (1793-1868): "A Grammar of the Choctaw Language," 48 pages. See also: Byington's printed work "Grammar of the Choctaw Language" (Philadelphia: McCalla & Stavely, 1870) [call #: LAU SPCOLL Shea PM872 .B9 1870].

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

CHOCTAW LANGUAGE - MANUSCRIPT: GRAMMAR (1860S?) BY BYINGTON, CYRUS: Other Types

BYINGTON, CYRUS - MANUSCRIPT: "GRAMMAR OF THE CHOCTAW LANGUAGE" 1860S?: Other Types

CHOCTAW LANGUAGE - PRINTED GRAMMAR (1870) BY BYINGTON, CYRUS: Other Types

BYINGTON, CYRUS - PRINTED WORK:"GRAMMAR OF THE CHOCTAW LANGUAGE" 1870: Other Types

"GRAMMAR OF THE CHOCTAW LANGUAGE" - PRINTED WORK: BYINGTON, CYRUS 1870: Printed Item

MUSKOGEAN LANGUAGE - SEE ALSO: CHOCTAW LANGUAGE: Manuscript

Repository Details

Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository

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