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1Author:  Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844
 Lawyer, philologist. Du Ponceau was an emigre to the American colonies in 1777, and served as an aide to Baron von Steuben in the War for Independence. In 1781 he was appointed secretary to Robert Livingston, Secretary for Foreign Affairs. After the declaration of peace, Du Ponceau took up law, specializing in matters of international law and trade. A life-long student of languages, Du Ponceau took up the systematic study of American Indian languages while in Philadelphia. Much of his linguistic work was done under the auspices of the American Philosophical Society. He served the Society as councilor, from 1801-1816; vice-president, 1816-1827; and president, 1828-1844. See Murphy D. Smith, "Peter Stephen Du Ponceau and his Study of Languages," Proceedings of the American Philosophical Society, 127 (1983): 143-179. 


 Title:  Miscellanrous correspondence and manuscripts of Peter Stephen Du Ponceau     
 Type:  Text items 
 Format:  Manuscripts 
 Language:  English 
 Dates:  Circa 1801-1844 
 Extent:   none  
 Abstract:  Miscellaneous correspondence and manuscripts, primarily concerning the research and functioning of the APS 
 Source:  American Philosophical Society Archives (A.P.S. Archives) Miscellaneous Manuscripts (Misc. Mss.) 
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 Subjects:  Linguistics and philology 
2Author:  Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844
 Lawyer, philologist. Du Ponceau was an emigre to the American colonies in 1777, and served as an aide to Baron von Steuben in the War for Independence. In 1781 he was appointed secretary to Robert Livingston, Secretary for Foreign Affairs. After the declaration of peace, Du Ponceau took up law, specializing in matters of international law and trade. A life-long student of languages, Du Ponceau took up the systematic study of American Indian languages while in Philadelphia. Much of his linguistic work was done under the auspices of the American Philosophical Society. He served the Society as councilor, from 1801-1816; vice-president, 1816-1827; and president, 1828-1844. See Murphy D. Smith, "Peter Stephen Du Ponceau and his Study of Languages," Proceedings of the American Philosophical Society, 127 (1983): 143-179. 


 Title:  American Philosophical Society Historical and Literary Committee Letterbooks     
 Type:  Text items 
 Format:  Manuscripts 
 Language:  English 
 Dates:  1815-1826 
 Extent:  3 volumes 
 Abstract:  Historical and philological researches and publications of the Committee. 
 Source:  American Philosophical Society Archives (A.P.S. Archives, VIII.5) 
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 Subjects:  Anthropological and archaeological fieldwork | Linguistics and philology | Publishing, publications, miscellaneous | Financial support for research and publication 
3Author:  Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844
 Lawyer, philologist. Du Ponceau was an emigre to the American colonies in 1777, and served as an aide to Baron von Steuben in the War for Independence. In 1781 he was appointed secretary to Robert Livingston, Secretary for Foreign Affairs. After the declaration of peace, Du Ponceau took up law, specializing in matters of international law and trade. A life-long student of languages, Du Ponceau took up the systematic study of American Indian languages while in Philadelphia. Much of his linguistic work was done under the auspices of the American Philosophical Society. He served the Society as councilor, from 1801-1816; vice-president, 1816-1827; and president, 1828-1844. See Murphy D. Smith, "Peter Stephen Du Ponceau and his Study of Languages," Proceedings of the American Philosophical Society, 127 (1983): 143-179. 


 Title:  Peter Stephen Du Ponceau Papers     
 Type:  Collection 
 Format:  Manuscripts 
 Language:  English 
 Dates:  1781-1844 
 Extent:  0.5 linear feet 
 Abstract:  Correspondents include Samuel Coates, Citoyen Pinchon, William Tilghman, Edward S. Burd, Dr. Demme, Mr. Popham. Philology and miscellaneous topics. 
 Source:  Peter Stephen Du Ponceau Papers (B D92p) 
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 Subjects:  Linguistics and philology 
4Author:  Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844
 Lawyer, philologist. Du Ponceau was an emigre to the American colonies in 1777, and served as an aide to Baron von Steuben in the War for Independence. In 1781 he was appointed secretary to Robert Livingston, Secretary for Foreign Affairs. After the declaration of peace, Du Ponceau took up law, specializing in matters of international law and trade. A life-long student of languages, Du Ponceau took up the systematic study of American Indian languages while in Philadelphia. Much of his linguistic work was done under the auspices of the American Philosophical Society. He served the Society as councilor, from 1801-1816; vice-president, 1816-1827; and president, 1828-1844. See Murphy D. Smith, "Peter Stephen Du Ponceau and his Study of Languages," Proceedings of the American Philosophical Society, 127 (1983): 143-179. 


 Title:  Peter Stephen Du Ponceau Correspondence with John G. E. Heckewelder     
 Type:  Text items 
 Format:  Microfilm 
 Language:  English 
 Dates:  1816-1822 
 Extent:  18 letters 
 Abstract:  Indian languages 
 Source:  Du Ponceau Correspondence with John G. E. Heckewelder (Film 1162) 
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 Subjects:  Linguistics and philology 
5Author:  Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844
 Lawyer, philologist. Du Ponceau was an emigre to the American colonies in 1777, and served as an aide to Baron von Steuben in the War for Independence. In 1781 he was appointed secretary to Robert Livingston, Secretary for Foreign Affairs. After the declaration of peace, Du Ponceau took up law, specializing in matters of international law and trade. A life-long student of languages, Du Ponceau took up the systematic study of American Indian languages while in Philadelphia. Much of his linguistic work was done under the auspices of the American Philosophical Society. He served the Society as councilor, from 1801-1816; vice-president, 1816-1827; and president, 1828-1844. See Murphy D. Smith, "Peter Stephen Du Ponceau and his Study of Languages," Proceedings of the American Philosophical Society, 127 (1983): 143-179. 


 Title:  Indian Vocabularies     
 Type:  Text items 
 Format:  Manuscripts 
 Language:  English | Native American languages 
 Dates:  1820-1844 
 Extent:  253 leaves 
 Abstract:  Comparative American Indian vocabularies 
 Source:  Indian Vocabularies (497 In2) 
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 Subjects:  Linguistics and philology 
6Author:  Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844
 Lawyer, philologist. Du Ponceau was an emigre to the American colonies in 1777, and served as an aide to Baron von Steuben in the War for Independence. In 1781 he was appointed secretary to Robert Livingston, Secretary for Foreign Affairs. After the declaration of peace, Du Ponceau took up law, specializing in matters of international law and trade. A life-long student of languages, Du Ponceau took up the systematic study of American Indian languages while in Philadelphia. Much of his linguistic work was done under the auspices of the American Philosophical Society. He served the Society as councilor, from 1801-1816; vice-president, 1816-1827; and president, 1828-1844. See Murphy D. Smith, "Peter Stephen Du Ponceau and his Study of Languages," Proceedings of the American Philosophical Society, 127 (1983): 143-179. 


 Title:  Letters to Albert Gallatin     
 Type:  Text items 
 Format:  Microfilm 
 Language:  English 
 Dates:  1 February 1801 - 28 July 1843 
 Extent:  44 letters 
 Abstract:  43 letters to Gallatin + 1 letter to Mrs. O'Sullivan. Law, property; philology. 
 Source:  Peter Stephen Du Ponceau Letters to Albert Gallatin (Film 541) 
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 Subjects:  Linguistics and philology 
7Author:  Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844
 Lawyer, philologist. Du Ponceau was an emigre to the American colonies in 1777, and served as an aide to Baron von Steuben in the War for Independence. In 1781 he was appointed secretary to Robert Livingston, Secretary for Foreign Affairs. After the declaration of peace, Du Ponceau took up law, specializing in matters of international law and trade. A life-long student of languages, Du Ponceau took up the systematic study of American Indian languages while in Philadelphia. Much of his linguistic work was done under the auspices of the American Philosophical Society. He served the Society as councilor, from 1801-1816; vice-president, 1816-1827; and president, 1828-1844. See Murphy D. Smith, "Peter Stephen Du Ponceau and his Study of Languages," Proceedings of the American Philosophical Society, 127 (1983): 143-179. 


 Title:  Philological Notebooks     
 Type:  Text items 
 Format:  Manuscripts 
 Language:  English 
 Dates:  1815-1834 
 Extent:  9 volumes 
 Abstract:  Languages of Americas, Asia, Africa, Pacific 
 Source:  Philological Notebooks (410 D92) 
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 Subjects:  Linguistics and philology 
8Author:  Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844
 Lawyer, philologist. Du Ponceau was an emigre to the American colonies in 1777, and served as an aide to Baron von Steuben in the War for Independence. In 1781 he was appointed secretary to Robert Livingston, Secretary for Foreign Affairs. After the declaration of peace, Du Ponceau took up law, specializing in matters of international law and trade. A life-long student of languages, Du Ponceau took up the systematic study of American Indian languages while in Philadelphia. Much of his linguistic work was done under the auspices of the American Philosophical Society. He served the Society as councilor, from 1801-1816; vice-president, 1816-1827; and president, 1828-1844. See Murphy D. Smith, "Peter Stephen Du Ponceau and his Study of Languages," Proceedings of the American Philosophical Society, 127 (1983): 143-179. 


 Title:  George William Featherstonhaugh Papers     
 Type:  Collection 
 Format:  Correspondence 
 Language:  English 
 Dates:  1809-1823 
 Extent:  17 items 
 Abstract:  Correspondence from P.S. Du Ponceau, John Vaughan, Mahlon Dickerson, and James Mease pertaining to the American Philosophical Society. Includes 10 letters from Du Ponceau. Photocopies. Philology 
 Source:  George William Featherstonhaugh Papers (B F31) 
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 Subjects:  Linguistics and philology 
9Author:  Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844
 Lawyer, philologist. Du Ponceau was an emigre to the American colonies in 1777, and served as an aide to Baron von Steuben in the War for Independence. In 1781 he was appointed secretary to Robert Livingston, Secretary for Foreign Affairs. After the declaration of peace, Du Ponceau took up law, specializing in matters of international law and trade. A life-long student of languages, Du Ponceau took up the systematic study of American Indian languages while in Philadelphia. Much of his linguistic work was done under the auspices of the American Philosophical Society. He served the Society as councilor, from 1801-1816; vice-president, 1816-1827; and president, 1828-1844. See Murphy D. Smith, "Peter Stephen Du Ponceau and his Study of Languages," Proceedings of the American Philosophical Society, 127 (1983): 143-179. 


 Title:  Autograph letters of naturalists     
 Type:  Text items 
 Format:  Microfilm 
 Language:  English 
 Dates:  1812-1843 
 Extent:  45 letters 
 Abstract:  Correspondence between Du Ponceau and various persons. Philology, miscellaneous subjects 
 Source:  Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia, MAV Collection (Film 628) 
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 Subjects:  Linguistics and philology 
10Author:  Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844
 Lawyer, philologist. Du Ponceau was an emigre to the American colonies in 1777, and served as an aide to Baron von Steuben in the War for Independence. In 1781 he was appointed secretary to Robert Livingston, Secretary for Foreign Affairs. After the declaration of peace, Du Ponceau took up law, specializing in matters of international law and trade. A life-long student of languages, Du Ponceau took up the systematic study of American Indian languages while in Philadelphia. Much of his linguistic work was done under the auspices of the American Philosophical Society. He served the Society as councilor, from 1801-1816; vice-president, 1816-1827; and president, 1828-1844. See Murphy D. Smith, "Peter Stephen Du Ponceau and his Study of Languages," Proceedings of the American Philosophical Society, 127 (1983): 143-179. 


 Title:  An Enquiry into the Origin of the Population of America     
 Type:  Text items 
 Format:  Manuscripts 
 Language:  English 
 Dates:  1822 
 Extent:  184 leaves 
 Abstract:  Draft by Du Ponceau of a translation of the 1810 original. 
 Source:  An Enquiry into the Origin of the Population of America (572.97 V45d) 
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 Subjects:  Cultural description and analysis, social organization and structure, ceremonial behavior, material culture | Linguistics and philology 
11Author:  Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844
 Lawyer, philologist. Du Ponceau was an emigré to the American colonies in 1777, and served as an aide to Baron von Steuben in the War for Independence. In 1781 he was appointed secretary to Robert Livingston, Secretary for Foreign Affairs. After the declaration of peace, Du Ponceau took up law, specializing in matters of international law and trade. A life-long student of languages, Du Ponceau took up the systematic study of American Indian languages while in Philadelphia. Much of his linguistic work was done under the auspices of the American Philosophical Society. He served the Society as councilor, from 1801-1816; vice-president, 1816-1827; and president, 1828-1844. See Murphy D. Smith, "Peter Stephen Du Ponceau and his Study of Languages," Proceedings of the American Philosophical Society, 127 (1983): 143-179. 


 Title:  Letters to Albert Gallatin     
 Type:  Text items 
 Format:  Microfilm 
 Language:  English 
 Dates:  1 February 1801 - 28 July 1843 
 Extent:  44 letters 
 Abstract:  43 letters to Gallatin + 1 letter to Mrs. O'Sullivan. Law, property; philology. 
 Source:  Peter Stephen Du Ponceau Letters to Albert Gallatin (Film 541) 
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 Subjects:  Linguistics and philology 
12Author:  Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844
 Lawyer, philologist. Du Ponceau was an emigre to the American colonies in 1777, and served as an aide to Baron von Steuben in the War for Independence. In 1781 he was appointed secretary to Robert Livingston, Secretary for Foreign Affairs. After the declaration of peace, Du Ponceau took up law, specializing in matters of international law and trade. A life-long student of languages, Du Ponceau took up the systematic study of American Indian languages while in Philadelphia. Much of his linguistic work was done under the auspices of the American Philosophical Society. He served the Society as councilor, from 1801-1816; vice-president, 1816-1827; and president, 1828-1844. See Murphy D. Smith, "Peter Stephen Du Ponceau and his Study of Languages," Proceedings of the American Philosophical Society, 127 (1983): 143-179. 


 Title:  Correspondence between John Heckewelder and Peter S. Du Ponceau     
 Type:  Text items 
 Format:  Microfilm 
 Language:  English 
 Dates:  1816-1822 
 Extent:  18 letters 
 Abstract:  Indian languages 
 Source:  Peter S. Du Ponceau Letters (Film 1162) 
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 Subjects:  Linguistics and philology 
13Author:  Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844
 Lawyer, philologist. Du Ponceau was an emigré to the American colonies in 1777, and served as an aide to Baron von Steuben in the War for Independence. In 1781 he was appointed secretary to Robert Livingston, Secretary for Foreign Affairs. After the declaration of peace, Du Ponceau took up law, specializing in matters of international law and trade. A life-long student of languages, Du Ponceau took up the systematic study of American Indian languages while in Philadelphia. Much of his linguistic work was done under the auspices of the American Philosophical Society. He served the Society as councilor, from 1801-1816; vice-president, 1816-1827; and president, 1828-1844. See Murphy D. Smith, "Peter Stephen Du Ponceau and his Study of Languages," Proceedings of the American Philosophical Society, 127 (1983): 143-179. 


 Title:  Letters to Thomas Jefferson     
 Type:  Text items 
 Format:  Correspondence 
 Language:  English 
 Dates:  5 December 1815 - 12 September 1820 
 Extent:  8 letters 
 Abstract:  American Philosophical Society Historical and Literary Committee Letterbooks, Volumes 1-2. Indian languages 
 Source:  American Philosophical Society Archives (A.P.S. Archives, VIII.5) 
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 Subjects:  Linguistics and philology 
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