Summary: | Acquisition made accessible thanks to the generous support of the Frederick J. and Margret L. Worden Endowment. Acquired through the Dorothy C. Armstrong Endowment Fund. Newberry Library release stamp on front paste-down, dated "7-1-2016" Ayer Collection label (i.e., from the Edward E. Ayer North and Middle American Linguistics Collection at the Newberry Library) on rear paste-down. Bookplate on front paste-down: "To perpetuate the history and development of the people represented by the above chiefs and wise men this collection has been gathered by their friend Edward Everett Ayer and presented by him to the Newberry Library 1911". Portions of the Gospel of John -- Romans -- Corinthians -- Epistles of John -- Revelation -- Scattered verses -- Creed -- Ten commandments -- Lord's prayer -- Benediction -- Appendix (printed for the Church Missionary Society): Watt's First catechism in Esquimaux. Pilling, J.C. Bibliography of the Eskimo language, Mode of access: Internet.
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