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Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Pages
Date:
May 19, 1865
Scope and Contents:
Encloses comparative vocabulary of Chinook and "Tahkaht" (Nootka), 3 pages. Also 3 sheets (6 pages) miscellaneous notes on blue paper similar to covering letter, and presumably enclosed with it.
Local Numbers:
NAA MS 992-b
Local Note:
One of the miscellaneous sheets, approximately 6 " square, carries a note signed by C. Knipe, however, the notes on the reverse are in the handwriting of George Gibbs. --MCB.
General:
Previously titled "Letter."
Topic:
Language and languages -- Documentation Search this
Indians of North America -- Northwest Coast of North America Search this
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Pages
Date:
1865 ?
Scope and Contents:
Contents: (a)- Vocabulary, on sheet, 2 columns on first page and 3 on second page. (b)- A copy of vocabulary a with the exception of a few words omitted. Copied by George Gibbs, on printed form with heading "Comparative Vocabulary, 6 pages.
Local Numbers:
NAA MS 989-a-b
General:
Previously titled "Vocabularies."
Topic:
Language and languages -- Documentation Search this
Indians of North America -- Northwest Coast of North America Search this
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Pages
Date:
1853-4 ?
Scope and Contents:
Contents: (a)- Vocabulary, 6 pages on printed schedule distributed by George Gibbs, Washington Territory. (b)- Partial copy of vocabulary a on printed form with heading "Comparative Vocabulary," 6 pages. Only the words on the original which correspond with those on printed sheets were copied.
Also includes letter from A.C. Anderson to George Gibbs referring to the vocabulary. June 12, 1865.
Local Numbers:
NAA MS 985-a-b
Local Note:
Note on original states: "This and the Nootka are almost identical."
Topic:
Language and languages -- Documentation Search this
