National Anthropological Archives

MS 2722 Truman Michelson notes on Hidatsa language

Summary

Collection ID:
NAA.MS2722
Creators:
Michelson, Truman, 1879-1938
Packineau, Ruth
Dates:
1912 January 24
Languages:
In
English
and Hidatsa.
Physical Description:
1 Page
Repository:

Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents
Single page of handwritten Hidatsa linguistic notes from Truman Michelson's research on Algonquian languages at Carlisle Indian Industrial School. These brief notes, which include Hidatsa terms used by female for "my mother," "my father," and "my younger brother," were obtained from Ruth Packineau, a 14 year old student. Michelson describes the language as "Siouxan Gros Ventre" in his notes.

Administration

Sponsor
Digitization and preparation of these materials for online access has been funded through generous support from the Arcadia Fund.

Digital Content


Using the Collection

Preferred Citation
Manuscript 2722, National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution

Related Materials
See MS 2703 for his other linguistic notes that he gathered at Carlisle Indian Industrial School.

More Information

Local Numbers

Local Numbers
NAA MS 2722

Local Note

Local Note
Title changed from "Hidatsa terms used by female Ego for my mother, my father, and my younger brother January 24, 1912" 4/17/2014.


Keywords

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Hidatsa language Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Language and languages -- Documentation Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
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Minitari (Hidatsa) Cultural Context Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Indians of North America -- Great Plains Cultural Context Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid

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