Introduction to Swadesh Book, The Origin and Diversification of Language

Mss.497.H99

Date: 1971 | Size: 1 volume(s), 1 volume, ca. 100 p.

Abstract

Hymes wrote the introduction for The Origin and Diversification of Language by Morris Swadesh, edited by Joel Sherzer.

Background note

Dell Hathaway Hymes, an anthropologist, linguist, and educator, is best known for his studies of the language and culture of Native Americans at the Warm Springs reservation in Central Oregon.

Collection Information

Physical description

1 volume, ca. 100 p.

Provenance

Presented by Dell Hymes and accessioned, 1970 (1970 1423 ms).

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