Potawatomi., 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 ALS dated 7/30/1858 from John J. Jones to William Wadden Turner, regarding a word list for Potawatomi language, 3 pages. 1 ALS from J.B. Duernick, regarding aid for a school, sent from St. Mary's Mission among the Potawatomies via Leavenworth Fort P.O., 2 pages, undated. 2 AM: "Pottawatomi" language vocabularies (1 a rough draft of the other), 62 pages in all, undated.
Subjects and Associated Physical Materials
POTAWATOMI LANGUAGE - CORRESPONDENCE REGARDING (1858): Other Types
JONES, JOHN J. - CORRESPONDENCE TO TURNER, WILLIAM WADDEN (1858): Other Types
TURNER, WILLIAM WADDEN - CORRESPONDENCE FROM JONES, JOHN J. (1858): Autographed Letter
DUERNICK, J. B. - CORRESPONDENCE FROM (1850S?): Autographed Letter
ST. MARY'S MISSION - POTTAWATOMI INDIANS - REFERENCE (1850S?): Autographed Letter
LEAVENWORTH FORT - REFERENCE (1850S): Autographed Letter
POTAWATOMI LANGUAGE - MANUSCRIPTS: VOCABULARIES (1858): Other Types
Repository Details
Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository
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