Winnebago., 01/01/1800-12/31/1864
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: 01/01/1800-12/31/1864
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 AM by Henry Rowe Schoolcraft (1793-1864): "Traditions of the Win-nee-baa'-goa [Winnebago] nation of Indians:," undated, 178 pages (a few not written on). The second half of the text is titled "Traditions of the Mun-noa-min-nee [Menominee] nation, inhabiting Fox river and Green Bay." Copies of C. C. Trowbridge manuscripts.
Subjects and Associated Physical Materials
WINNEBAGO INDIANS - MANUSCRIPT REGARDING CUSTOMS OF (1800S): Other Types
MENOMINEE INDIANS - MANUSCRIPT REGARDING CUSTOMS OF (1800S): Other Types
SCHOOLCRAFT, HENRY ROWE - MANUSCRIPT REGARDING WINNEBAGO INDIANS 1800S: Other Types
SCHOOLCRAFT, HENRY ROWE - MANUSCRIPT REGARDING MENOMINEE INDIANS 1800S: Other Types
FOX RIVER - MANUSCRIPT REGARDING NATIVE AMERICANS (1800S): Other Types
GREEN BAY - MANUSCRIPT REGARDING NATIVE AMERICANS (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
speccoll@georgetown.edu
