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Linguistics.

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 8 Collections and/or Records:

Charles Francis Hockett papers

 Collection
Identifier: 14-25-4614
Content Description

Collection contains correspondence and professional papers relating to the anthropology studies of linguist Charles Francis Hockett. In addition, his correspondence relating to musical compositions and chamber orchestra work is included.

Dates: 1978 - 1998

Cree language studies

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31924112438951]
Identifier: 9072
Scope and content Three three-ringed binders full of handwritten notes about the Cree language. The notes discuss both the spoken and written language. Sections on grammar, dictionaries, the alphabet, various dialects, historical information, word definitions, phonetic pronunciation guides, word conjugations, language rules, instructions on how to make certain sounds with throat and tongue. Also sections on Algonquian, Abenaki, Montagnais, Ojibwa, and Gaelic Lowland Scottish languages. Information on...
Dates: 1950-1972.

E. Wayles Browne papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 14-18-4573
Content Description

Collection contains papers relating to the research and teaching of E Wayles Browne including Croatian and Slavic linguistics studies materials.

Dates: 1974 - 2014

John M. Echols papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 14-18-1974
Scope and content Includes early files of correspondence and papers relating to such organizations as the Ford Foundation English Teaching Project in Indonesia and the School of Languages and Linguistics, Foreign Service Institute, Department of State; general correspondence with individuals and organizations including Asia Society, Association for Asian Studies, Cornell University Libraries, Arun K. Dasgupta, Donn V. Hart, Cecil Hobbs, University of Malaya, Giok Po Oey, Harrison Parker, Hassan and Julia...
Dates: 1932-1983.

Robert Anderson Hall, Jr. papers

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31924065189932]
Identifier: 14-18-1716
Scope and content

Letters from Professor and Mrs. Hall concerning their trip to Australia; housing, transportation, and universities in Australia; businessmen and officials in New Guinea; and the uses and significance of Pidgin English. Draft letter from Florence, Italy, describing the 1966 flood. Also two autobiographies, STORMY PETREL IN LINGUISTICS, 1975, and STORMY PETREL FLIES AGAIN, 1980.

Dates: 1954-1980.

Rodolfo R. Schuller papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 9172
Abstract Vocabulary collection on Central and South American languages. Includes correspondence between Schuller and other members of the Museum of the Native American regarding the collection. Five boxes of 3x5 index cards with vocabulary items noted along with bibliographic source or notations in other languages. Six boxes boxes of half sheets with vocabulary items, words, definition, and pronunciation, organized by "root" or what appears to be subject in some cases. A note from Schuller says that...
Dates: ca. 1925-1932.

Words of the World's Children Collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 8525
Abstract

Includes tapes and records concerning language development in children.

Dates: 1979-2015.