Kiowa., 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 dated 1872-1880 in hand of John Gilmary Shea titled "Kiowa," providing notes on Kiowa Indians, 1 page. 1 AM: "American Ethnological Society, Circular No. 1, Indian Languages of America, June 1852," vocabulary of Kiowa language, 4 pages. 1 AM vocabulary of Kiowa language, 8 pages. 1 AM vocabulary of Kiowa language labeled "Hale's N. West Vocabularies," 5 pages. 1 AM vocabulary of Kiowa language, 1 page (fragment?).
Subjects and Associated Physical Materials
KIOWA LANGUAGE - MANUSCRIPTS: VOCABULARY (1800S): Other Types
SHEA, JOHN GILMARY - MANUSCRIPT NOTES ON KIOWA INDIANS (1800S): Other Types
AMERICAN ETHNOLOGICAL SOCIETY - REFERENCE (1800S): Other Types
HALE, HORATIO - REFERENCE (1800S): 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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