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Grammar of the Absaroki or Crow Indian language

 File — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS 422

Scope and Contents

Photocopy of a handwritten grammar. It was written "by a missionary of the Society of Jesus." Also included is a photocopy of a printed book in seventeen pages. The title of this item is Prayers in the Crow Indian Language. It was "composed by the missionaries of the Society of Jesus." Apparently, these books were used as missionary tools for the Jesuits in working with the Crow Indians.

Dates

  • 1898

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 Grammar of the Absaroki or Crow Indian language must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Biographical History

Missionary and educational order for the Catholic Church.

Extent

1 folder (0.1 linear ft.) : ca. 200 p.

Language of Materials

English

Appraisal

19th Century Western and Mormon Manuscripts.

Title
Register of Grammar of the Absaroki or Crow Indian language
Status
Completed
Author
Rose Frank
Date
2011 April 13
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English in Latin script.

Repository Details

Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Repository

Contact:
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States