Huron-Wyandot., 09/12/1846-09/12/1846
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
- Creation: 09/12/1846-09/12/1846
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research use.
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
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
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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