Research notes
Scope and Contents
This collection contains J. D. Barron's research materials and correspondence relating to Alabama place names with roots in Native American languages.
Barron's notes are contained in one notebook of handwritten definitions of Native American place names. Initial entries are written in pen, while later edits are written in pencil. The notebook includes definitions of Creek, Chickasaw, and Choctaw words.
The collection also includes six letters written between 1887 and 1906 related to his research. Most of the letters discuss dictionaries, journal articles, and other published resources related to Native American languages.
Barron's research on Native American languages appears to have never been published.
Dates
- Creation: 1887-1906
Creator
- From the Collection: Williams, A. S., III (Collector, Person)
- From the Collection: Barron, J. D. (Joseph Day) (Author, Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research. Researchers must register and agree to copyright and privacy laws before using this collection. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations. Due to the nature of certain archival formats, including digital and audio-visual materials, access to certain materials may require additional advance notice.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.1 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections Repository