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Costanoan., 01/01/1850-12/31/1892

 File — Box: 7, Folder: 30
Identifier: 79664
Costanoan.
Costanoan.

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

  • 01/01/1850-12/31/1892

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 AM in hand of John Gilmary Shea: "Catechism of the Mission of Soledad," most likely in Costanoan dialect, 3 pages. 1 undated AM grammar/ verbal paradigm, most likely in Costanoan language, in hand of Shea, 9 pages.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

COSTANOAN LANGUAGE - MANUSCRIPT: CATECHISM, MISSION OF SOLEDAD UNDATED: Other Types

COSTANOAN LANGUAGE - MANUSCRIPT: GRAMMAR (UNDATED): Other Types

SHEA, JOHN GILMARY - MANUSCRIPTS BY RE- COSTANOAN LANGUAGE (UNDATED): Other Types

SOLEDAD MISSION - MANUSCRIPT CATECHISM IN COSTANOAN LANGUAGE (UNDATED): Other Types

Repository Details

Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository

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