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Sauk., 01/01/1800-12/31/1892

 File — Box: 11, Folder: 6
Identifier: 79734
Sauk.
Sauk.

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

  • 01/01/1800-12/31/1892

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

09/10/03

Container Summary

1 AMS "Lord's Prayer" signed Watamika. S.J.," date unknown, 2 pages. 1 AM brief vocabulary in a Native American language [probably Iroquoian, most likely Huron] and French, 1 page. 1 AM "Vocabulary of 60 words," from a manuscript at St. John's College Fordham probably "Algonquin of the Lake of the Two Mountains," 1 page, E. Ojibwa or Ottawa.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

SAUK INDIANS - LANGUAGE - MANUSCRIPTS (1800S): Other Types

ALGONQUIN LANGUAGE - MANUSCRIPTS (1800S): Other Types

Repository Details

Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository

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