Huron-Wyandot., 01/01/1820-12/31/1830

File — Box: 8, Folder: 9

Identifier: 79681

Huron-Wyandot.

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

01/01/1820-12/31/1830

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

Extent

From the Collection: 24.25 Linear Feet (39 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Shelf Location

09/10/02

Container Summary

1 AM vocabulary of Wyandot language, 4 pages. 1 AMS by B. F. Stickney, addressed to Lewis Cass (1782-1866), bearing wax seal of Stickney, 4 pages. 1 AMS by B. F. Stickney, an account of the Wyandot language, 44 pages. 1 AM: "Wyandot History," 64 pages. 1 AM regarding the traditions of the Wyandots, 10 pages. Documents probably "ex libris" Cass, circa 1820s.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

HURON LANGUAGE - MANUSCRIPTS REGARDING (1820S?): Other Types

HURON INDIANS - MANUSCRIPTS REGARDING THEIR HISTORY (1820S?): Other Types

STICKNEY, B. F. - MANUSCRIPT BY RE- WYANDOT LANGUAGE (1820S?): Other Types

CASS, LEWIS - MANUSCRIPTS "EX LIBRIS" RE- WYANDOT INDIANS (1820S?): Other Types

HURON INDIANS - MANUSCRIPT: VOCABULARY (1820S): Other Types