Micmac., 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
- 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 Holy Bible in Micmac language by Eugene Vetromile, S.J., 116 pages. Also, 1 AMS dated 8/1858 by Vetromile regarding the Micmac and Abenaki languages, written in Bangor, Maine, 3 pages.
Subjects and Associated Physical Materials
MI'KMAQ LANGUAGE - MANUSCRIPT: "HOLY BIBLE" (1858?): Other Types
VETROMILE, EUGENE, S.J. - MANUSCRIPT: HOLY BIBLE IN MI'KMAQ (1858?): Other Types
ABENAKI INDIANS - MANUSCRIPT BY VETROMILE, EUGENE (1858): Other Types
VETROMILE, EUGENE, S.J. - MANUSCRIPT BY RE- ABENAKI INDIANS (1858): 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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