Maine., 01/01/1858-12/31/1858
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
- 01/01/1858-12/31/1858
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 by Eugene Vetromile, S.J.: "Wewessi Biblian Elit'biklang'sa K'tchiulameu hanganal," religious work in Abenaki or Micmac, 112 pages.
Subjects and Associated Physical Materials
MAINE - NATIVE AMERICANS - MANUSCRIPT PRAYER BOOK (1858): Other Types
ABENAKI LANGUAGE - MANUSCRIPT PRAYER BOOK (1858): Other Types
MICMAC LANGUAGE - MANUSCRIPT PRAYER BOOK (1858): Other Types
VETROMILE, EUGENE, S.J. - MANUSCRIPT PRAYER BOOK BY (1800S): Other Types
Repository Details
Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository
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