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National Anthropological Archives
MS 2598-a Dictionary of words and native terms introduced into English from the three Americas
Summary
- Collection ID:
- NAA.MS2598A
- Creators:
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Gerard, William R. (William Ruggles), 1841-
- Dates:
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undated
- Languages:
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The sources for the etymologies are not given. The only sources given are for the occurence of theEnglish. Examined 1/69 by P. H. Voorhis.
- Physical Description:
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825 Sheets2 Boxes
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
In 2 boxes: Box 1 A-M. Box 2 P-Z.
Administration
Custodial History
Purchased from Mrs Gerard. No correspondence found 1969 in Bureau of American Ethnology correspondence files.
Using the Collection
Citation
Manuscript 2598-a, National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Condition
Fragile; consult typed carbon copy first. Manuscript has been deacified and encapsulated. 9/83, V. Thomas
More Information
Local Numbers
Local Numbers
NAA MS 2598-a
Local Note
Local Note
See 35th AR, Bureau of American Ethnology. pages 29-30.
Keywords
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