Mary Rosamond Haas papers, ca. 1930-1996 Circa 1930-1996

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Mary Rosamond Haas papers, ca. 1930-1996 Circa 1930-1996

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The Haas Papers include correspondence, research notes, reprints, course materials, lectures, photographs and sound recordings relating to nearly all aspects of Haas' professional career. Among the many languages represented are Tunica, Natchez, Creek, Choctaw, Catawaba, Seminole, Kutchin, Nitinat, Nootka, Burmese, and Thai.

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