Sauk., 01/01/1800-12/31/1892
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
- Creation: 01/01/1800-12/31/1892
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research use.
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
Lauinger Library, 5th Floor
37th and O Streets, N.W.
Washington DC 20057
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