Mohawk [bound volume: Cathechism in the Mohawk Language], circa 1700

File — Box: 39

Identifier: 79712

Mohawk [bound volume: Cathechism in the Mohawk Language]

Scope and Contents

1 [untitled] manuscript in Mohawk, 59 leaves, quarto [Canada? ca. 1700]. Volume containing prayers, hymns, and the Catholic liturgy in the language of the Mohawks living along the St. Lawrence River, most probably either at Sault St. Louis (St. Regis) or Caughnewaga. The manuscript is attributed to Rev. Jacques Bruyas, S.J., although the actual writer of the document is not known for sure. Emendations in the text suggest that the manuscript was in actual use during most, if not all, of the eighteenth century. Shea bookplate inside upper cover. Bound in contemporary calf with metal clasps, the entire volume is in very decrepit condition. Probably created for the use of Mohawk catechumens. Harking back in its one polychrome illustration to the glories of European liturgical manuscripts.

Note: This manuscript is digitized and available on DigitalGeorgetown.

Dates

circa 1700

Collection-level Access Restrictions

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Conditions Governing Access note

Extent

From the Collection: 24.25 Linear Feet (39 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

MOHAWK LANGUAGE - MANUSCRIPT: LITURGICAL MANUSCRIPT (1700?): Other Types

BRUYAS, JACQUES, S.J. - MANUSCRIPT BY?" MOHAWK LITURGICAL MSS (1700?): Other Types

ST. LAWRENCE RIVER - REFERENCE TO MOHAWK INDIANS (1700S): Other Types

SAULT ST. LOUIS - REFERENCE TO MOHAWK INDIANS (1700S): Other Types

ST. REGIS - REFERENCE TO MOHAWK INDIANS (1700S): Other Types

CAUGHNEWAGA - REFERENCE TO MOHAWK INDIANS (1700S): Other Types