Choctaw., 07/05/1853-08/09/1853
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
- 07/05/1853-08/09/1853
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 ALS dated 7/5/1853 from Cyrus Byington to William Wadden Turner, with lengthy discussion of the Choctaw language, especially pronouns; sent from Eaglestown P.O., Choctaw Nation. 1 AM dated 8/9/1853: "Sketch of Letter to Byington," regarding the Choctaw language. 1 undated AM vocabulary: "Choctaw," 1 page. 1 undated AM vocabulary: "Choctaw Language," 6 pages, with reference to John Pickering.
Subjects and Associated Physical Materials
BYINGTON, CYRUS - CORRESPONDENCE TO TURNER, WILLIAM WADDEN (1853): Autographed Letter
TURNER, WILLIAM WADDEN - CORRESPONDENCE FROM BYINGTON, CYRUS (1853): Autographed Letter
CHOCTAW LANGUAGE - CORRESPONDENCE REGARDING (1853): Autographed Letter
EAGLESTOWN POST OFFICE - CHOCTAW NATION - REFERENCE (1853): Autographed Letter
CHOCTAW NATION - EAGLESTOWN POST OFFICE - REFERENCE (1853): Autographed Letter
CHOCTAW LANGUAGE - MANUSCRIPT: VOCABULARY (1853): Autographed Letter
PICKERING, JOHN - REFERENCE (1800S): Other Types
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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