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After much deliberation , the Regents resolved to divide the annual income into
two equal parts — one part to be devoted to the increase and diffusion of
knowledge by means of original research and publications — the other half of the
income ...
After much deliberation , the Regents resolved to divide the annual income into
two equal parts — one part to be devoted to the increase and diffusion of
knowledge by means of original research and publications — the other half of the
income ...
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If we required the meaning of a word , as , for example , kaśka ( to bind ) , the
reply generally was , “ It means “ kaśka , and cannot mean any thing else . " It is
related of Hennepin , that while a captive among these Indians , on a certain ...
If we required the meaning of a word , as , for example , kaśka ( to bind ) , the
reply generally was , “ It means “ kaśka , and cannot mean any thing else . " It is
related of Hennepin , that while a captive among these Indians , on a certain ...
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With the hope that it may be the means of interesting some in behalf of the
Dakotas , of perpetuating memorials of their language , and affording , to some
extent , the means of arriving at correct conclusions in regard to their origin , this
work ...
With the hope that it may be the means of interesting some in behalf of the
Dakotas , of perpetuating memorials of their language , and affording , to some
extent , the means of arriving at correct conclusions in regard to their origin , this
work ...
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... streams and lakes . Their name , the Dakotas say , means leagued or allied ;
and they sometimes speak of themselves as the Oéeti sakowin , Seven council
fires . These are the seven principal bands which compose the tribe or nation ; viz
.
... streams and lakes . Their name , the Dakotas say , means leagued or allied ;
and they sometimes speak of themselves as the Oéeti sakowin , Seven council
fires . These are the seven principal bands which compose the tribe or nation ; viz
.
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Counting is usually done by means of their fingers . If you ask some Dakotas how
many there are of any thing , instead of directing their answer to your organs of
hearing , they present it to your sight , by holding up so many fingers . When they
...
Counting is usually done by means of their fingers . If you ask some Dakotas how
many there are of any thing , instead of directing their answer to your organs of
hearing , they present it to your sight , by holding up so many fingers . When they
...
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Términos y frases comunes
1st pers adjectives animals become bend bite blow break bring called carry clothes cont corn Dakota destroy fall fire follow foot give grass hair hand hard head hill hold hole horse intj iyaya iyeya kill kind kiŋ knife leave look manner means meat mouth noise nouns object one's oneself pass person pieces plural pound prefixed prep pron pronouns pull punching push reflex river rough round scrape separate shake shoot sick side sing skin smooth śni snow sometimes sound speak split stand stick striking string taku talking tanka tear teeth tent thing thou throw tree turn v. a. bo v. a. to cause verbs walk waste waya wear wind wood yuza
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Página v - Institution. 2. Appropriations in different years to different objects, so that, in course of time, each branch of knowledge may receive a share. 3. The results obtained from these appropriations to be published, with the memoirs before mentioned, in the volumes of the Smithsonian Contributions to Knowledge. 4. Examples of objects for which appropriations may be made. (1.) System of extended meteorological observations for solving the problem of American storms.
Página v - The emphasis upon publications as a means of diffusing knowledge was expressed by the first Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution. In his formal plan for the Institution. Joseph Henry articulated a program that included the following statement : "It is proposed to publish a series of reports, giving an account of the new discoveries in science, and of the changes made from year to year in all branches of knowledge.
Página vii - Attempts should be made to procure for the gallery of art casts of the most celebrated articles of ancient and modern sculpture. 11. The arts may be encouraged by providing a room, free of expense, for the exhibition of the objects of the Art-Union and other similar societies.
Página iv - After much deliberation, the Regents resolved to divide the annual income, thirty thousand nine hundred and fifty dollars, into two equal parts, one part to be devoted to the increase and diffusion of knowledge by means of original research and publications, the other half of the income to be applied in accordance with the requirements of the act of Congress to the gradual formation of a Library, a Museum, and a Gallery of Art.
Página iii - Executive officers of the General Government, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, the Mayor of Washington, and such other persons as they might elect honorary members, an establishment under the name of the Smithsonian Institution, for the increase and diffusion of knowledge among men. The members and honorary members of this establishment are to hold stated and special meetings for the supervision of the affairs of the Institution, and for the advice and instruction of a Board of Regents, to...
Página vii - The^ Secretary and his assistants, during the session of Congress, will be required to illustrate new discoveries in science, and to exhibit new objects of art. Distinguished individuals should also be invited to give lectures on subjects of general interest.
Página vii - With reference to the collection of books, other than those mentioned above, catalogues of all the different libraries in the United States should be procured, in order that the valuable books first purchased may be such as are not to be found in the United States.
Página iv - Each memoir presented to the institution to be submitted for examination to a commission of persons of reputation for learning in the branch to which the memoir pertains ; and to be accepted for publication only in case the report of this commission is favorable.
Página v - Some of the reports may be published annually, others at longer intervals, as the income of the Institution or the changes in the branches of knowledge may indicate. 2. The reports are to be prepared by collaborators eminent in the different branches of knowledge. 3. Each collaborator to be furnished with the journals and publications, domestic and foreign, necessary to the compilation of his report; to be paid a certain sum for his labors, and to be named on the title-page of the report.
Página vii - Also, catalogues of memoirs, and of books and other materials, should be collected for rendering the Institution a centre of bibliographical knowledge, whence the student may be directed to any work which he may require. 9. It is believed that the collections in natural history will increase by donation as rapidly as the income of the Institution can make provision for their reception, and, therefore, it will seldom be necessary to purchase articles of this kind.
Información bibliográfica
| Título | Smithsonian Contributions to Knowledge, Volumen4 Smithsonian Contributions to Knowledge, Smithsonian Institution |
| Autor | Smithsonian Institution |
| Editor | Smithsonian Institution, 1852 |
| Procedencia del original | Universidad de Harvard |
| Digitalizado | 5 Dic. 2007 |
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