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William Gates collection of Cakchiquel texts, 1556-1685

 Sub-Series — Box: 103, Folder: 2
Identifier: MSS 279 Series 9 Sub-Series 2

Scope and Contents

Contains photocopies from Gates' collection of texts in the Cakchiquel language.

Dates

  • Creation: 1556-1685

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

14 folders

Language of Materials

Mayan languages

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