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Language and languages--Etymology

 Subject
Subject Source: Fast

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

John Phelps papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0053
Abstract

John Phelps was a Baltimore lawyer and classics scholar. Collection consists largely of manuscript notes compiled by Phelps during his life-long interest in classical studies. The notes include Phelps's research on the prehistoric solar calendar, his linguistic studies on the origins of plant names, personal names, and the names of the Mediterranean islands.

Dates: 1936-1954

Kemp Malone papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0129
Abstract

Kemp Malone was a medievalist, philologist, etymologist, authority on Chaucer, and Professor of English Literature at Johns Hopkins University for over 30 years. The papers span the period 1913-1975 and contain drafts, typescripts, proofs, research notes, notebooks, lectures, reprints and news clippings.

Dates: 1913-1975