Gatschet, Albert S. (Albert Samuel), 1832-1907

J. N. B. Hewitt was an Iroquois Indian and ethnologist.

From the guide to the Tuscarora Indian materials, 1883-1890, 1883-1890, (American Philosophical Society)

Albert S. Gatschet, 1832-1907,was an American ethnologist. He was born in Switzerland and was trained as a linguist in the universities of Bern and Berlin. After his arrival in the United States, he was a pioneer in the scientific study of Native American languages. In 1877 he became ethnologist of the U.S. Geological Survey and in 1879 a member of the newly organized Bureau of American Ethnology. Gatschet was one of the most notable 19th century scholars of Indian languages; among other works, he was the author of The language of the Klamath Indians of southwestern Oregon (1890).

From the description of Comparative vocabulary of the Algonkian dialects [manuscript], 1893-1895 / by Albert S. Gatschet. (Indiana University). WorldCat record id: 465257116

Brinton had been involved in publishing one volume of Gatschet's work.

From the description of Correspondence to Daniel Garrison Brinton, 1886-1887. (University of Pennsylvania Library). WorldCat record id: 226046806

Albert Samuel Gatschet (1832-1907) was a linguist and ethnologist, and member of the American Antiquarian Society. He prepared numerous publications, particularly on North American Indians.

From the description of Library catalog, c. 1900. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 207138383

Sweiss born American linguist. Pioneer in the study of Native American languages.

From the description of Albert Samuel Gatschet letter [manuscript], 1899 November 21. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 438111688