Micmac., 1858

File — Box: 9, Folder: 9

Identifier: 79707

Micmac.

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

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

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 ALS (in 2 fragments) dated 11/18/1858 from Christian Kauder to John Gilmary Shea, regarding the Micmac language. Also, 1 autograph note in Micmac language: "Our Father, copied by an Indian girl." Both items were tipped into Micmac manuscript vesper book retained in the Shea Papers, Box 9 Folder 8.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

KAUDER, CHRISTIAN - CORRESPONDENCE TO SHEA, JOHN GILMARY (1858): Autographed Letter

SHEA, JOHN GILMARY - CORRESPONDENCE FROM KAUDER, CHRISTIAN (1858): Autographed Letter

MICMAC LANGUAGE - CORRESPONDENCE REGARDING (1858): Autographed Letter

MICMAC LANGUAGE - MANUSCRIPT: "OUR FATHER" (1858?): Autographed Letter