Collection Overview
Title: Van Cleaf Bachman Collection, 1980-1982
ID: COLL/007
Creator: Bachman, Van Cleaf (1890-1977)
Extent: 1.0 Box. More info below.
Arrangement: Folder level description
Abstract
Author and Hudson Valley Dutch dialect expert. The collection includes a manuscript entitled "Laagduits of New York," also known as Albany/Jersey Dutch; and an article entitled "Het Poelmeisie: An Introduction to the Hudson Valley Dutch Dialect." The Bachman Manuscript Collection is at New York State Historical Association, Cooperstown, New York.
Biographical Note
Author and Hudson Valley Dutch dialect expert. Bachman studied and research a form of Holland Dutch spoken in the early nineteenth century by people in the New York and New Jersey region. This research was in preparation of a Low Dutch dictionary.
Administrative Information
Alternate Extent Statement:
0.25 cubic ft.
Acquisition Source:
Gift of C. Gehring
Box and Folder Listing
- Series 1: Dialect Literature, Dutch
- Box 1
- Folder 1: "Het Poelmeisie: An Introduction to the Hudson Valley Dutch Dialect" --- April 1980
- Folder 2: Binder: Manuscript copy of "Laagduits of New York," also known as Albany/Jersey Dutch" --- 1982