Delaware., 01/01/1850-12/31/1892
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
- 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 AM vocabulary of the Delaware Indians of Salem, New Jersey, in the hand of John Gilmary Shea, with reference to David Zeisberger, 4 pages. 1 undated AM with references to the Delaware Indians, in hand of Shea, labeled "Notes for Thomas," 2 pages.
Subjects and Associated Physical Materials
DELAWARE LANGUAGE - MANUSCRIPT VOCABULARY:SALEM(N.JERSEY)INDIANS 1800S: Other Types
SHEA, JOHN GILMARY - MANUSCRIPT BY:VOCABULARY OF DELAWARE INDIANS 1880: Other Types
SALEM (NEW JERSEY) - MANUSCRIPT IN DELAWARE LANGUAGE (1800S): Other Types
NEW JERSEY- SALEM - MANUSCRIPT IN DELAWARE LANGUAGE (1800S): Other Types
ZEISBERGER, DAVID - REFERENCE (1800S): Other Types
Repository Details
Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository
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37th and O Streets, N.W.
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