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National Anthropological Archives
MS 4989 Winnebago vocabulary in Powell's Introduction to the Study of Indian Languages
Summary
- Collection ID:
- NAA.MS4989
- Creators:
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George, Thomas J.Draper, Lyman Copeland, 1815-1891Brigham, EbenezerWebster, W. N.Thwaites, Reuben Gold, 1853-1913Big Bear (Winnebago)Big Thunder
- Dates:
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April, 1885
- Languages:
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Undetermined.
- Physical Description:
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72 Pages
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
In handwriting of Lyman C. Draper. Recorded in schedule of John Wesley Powell's Introduction to the Study of Indian Languages. Also includes: Biographical sketch of Thomas J. George (b. 1842). Autograph document by Lyman C. Draper. 1 page; "List of Winnebago Words from Ebr. [Ebenezer] Brigham's acct. book, 1831-33." Autograph document by Lyman C. Draper. 1 page; "Winnebago Derivations given by W.N. Webster, Oshkosh. July 1, 1885." Autograph document signed by R.G. Thwaites. 1 page; Incomplete note about desire of Winnebagos for an Agent, and inquiry about land payment. No date. Anonymous Manuscript document 1 page. Informants: Big Bear, of Friendship, Wisconsin and Big Thunder.
Administration
Existence and Location of Originals
Original in State Historical Society of Wisconsin (U.S. Mss 2F).
Custodial History
Purchased from State Historical Society of Wisconsin, August, 1971. (Correspondence in National Anthropological Archives files.)
Using the Collection
Citation
Manuscript 4989, National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
More Information
Local Numbers
Local Numbers
NAA MS 4989
Local Note
Local Note
xerox copy of manuscript document
Keywords
Keyword Terms | Keyword Types | ||
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Biography -- George, Thomas J. | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Winnebago Indians | Cultural Context | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Language and languages -- Documentation | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Indians of North America -- Northeast | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
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