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William Gates collection of Tzeltal texts, 1560-1940

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 279 Series 9 Sub-Series 24

Scope and Contents

Contains photocopies and a notebook of Christian-related texts from Gates' collection of texts in the Tzeltal language.

Dates

  • Creation: 1560-1940

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Open for public research.

Conditions Governing Use

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from William Gates papers must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Biographical History

From the Collection:

William Gates (1863-1940) was an author, linguist, archaeologist, collector, publisher, museum director, and president of the Maya Society.

Extent

7 folders

Language of Materials

Mayan languages

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