Huron-Wyandot., 09/12/1846-09/12/1846

File — Box: 8, Folder: 11

Identifier: 79683

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

09/12/1846-09/12/1846

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 and grammar of the Wyandot and Menominee languages, 229 pages. A note dated 9/12/1846 indicates that these texts, which appear to be in the hand of John Kinzie, were sent to J. W. Gibbs of New Haven by Lieutenant Davies(?) of Fort Winnebago.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

WYANDOT LANGUAGE - MANUSCRIPT: VOCABULARY/GRAMMAR (1800S?): Other Types

MENOMINEE LANGUAGE - MANUSCRIPT: VOCABULARY/GRAMMAR (1800S?): Other Types

KINZIE, JOHN - REFERENCE (1846): Other Types

GIBBS, J. W. - REFERENCE (1846): Other Types

FORT WINNEBAGO - REFERENCE (1846): Other Types