Maine - Abenakis., 01/01/1800-12/31/1892
Series-level Scope and Content Note
Contains manuscripts, correspondence, and other documents relating to Native American linguistics and history. Includes many original documents. Numerous grammars and vocabularies are retained. Arranged alphabetically by name of Native American language/tribe. This series comprises boxes 7-11 of the Shea Papers.
Dates
- 01/01/1800-12/31/1892
Collection-level Access Restrictions
Most manuscripts collections at the Georgetown University Booth Family Center for Special Collections are open to researchers; however, restrictions may apply to some collections. Collections stored off site require a minimum of three days for retrieval. For use of all manuscripts collections, researchers are advised to contact the Booth Family Center for Special Collections in advance of any visit.
Conditions Governing Access note
Most manuscripts collections at the Georgetown University Booth Family Center for Special Collections are open to researchers; however, restrictions may apply to some collections. Collections stored off site require a minimum of three days for retrieval. For use of all manuscripts collections, researchers are advised to contact the Booth Family Center for Special Collections in advance of any visit.
Extent
From the Collection: 24.25 Linear Feet (39 boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Shelf Location
09/10/02
Container Summary
Documents regarding Abenaki Indians in Maine. 1 AM: John Gilmary Shea's notes on Abenaki almanac, 2 pages. 1 AM titled "Watts' Catechism in Micmac language, 2 pages. 1 AM in Micmac language with pencil drawing of village attached, 2 pages. 1 AM in Micmac language titled "The Commandments," 2 pages. 1 song and 2 printed pieces of Micmac, 1 dated 1866, 5 pages. 1 printed Abenaki temperance oath, with 2 drawings urging Abenaki Indians to follow Christianity and avoid alcohol, 1 page. 1 printed newspaper article: "The Indian Missions in Maine," with references to Rev. Eugene Vetromile, S.J., 2 pages.
Subjects and Associated Physical Materials
MAINE - NATIVE AMERICANS - DOCUMENTS REGARDING (1800S): Manuscript
WATTS' CATECHISM - MANUSCRIPT IN MICMAC LANGUAGE (1800S): Manuscript
ABENAKI INDIANS - DOCUMENTS REGARDING (1800S): Manuscript
MICMAC INDIANS - PENCIL DRAWING: VILLAGE (1800S): Manuscript
ABENAKI INDIANS - PRINTED TEMPERANCE OATH W/ DRAWINGS (1800S): Manuscript
MAINE - NATIVE AMERICANS - NEWSPAPER CLIPPING REGARDING (1800S): Printed Item
VETROMILE, EUGENE, S.J. - NEWSPAPER CLIPPING REGARDING (1800S): Printed Item
Repository Details
Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository
Lauinger Library, 5th Floor
37th and O Streets, N.W.
Washington DC 20057
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