DeSmet, Pierre Jean, S.J., 06/21/1858-12/31/1872
Series-level Scope and Content Note
Contains correspondence, manuscripts, transcripts, and other documents pertaining to U.S. Catholic Church History. Boxes 12 and 13, which deal with notable individuals in U.S. Catholic History, are arranged alphabetically by last name of individual. Boxes 14 through 20 contain documents which focus on the history of Catholicism in particular geographic places in America, and they are arranged alphabetically by geographic area.
Dates
- 06/21/1858-12/31/1872
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
09/10/03
Container Summary
1 ALS dated 6/21/1858 from D.C. Buell to Pierre Jean DeSmet, S.J. 1 printed item: letter of Father DeSmet dated 12/1/1861 appearing in the "Central Magazine," vol. 1, no. 4, 12/1872, p. 196-201, providing lengthy discussion of the Skalzi [Kutenai] Indians.
Subjects and Associated Physical Materials
BUELL, D. C. - CORRESPONDENCE FROM DESMET, PIERRE JEAN, S.J. (1858): Autographed Letter
DESMET, PIERRE JEAN, S.J. - CORRESPONDENCE FROM BUELL, D.C. (1858): Autographed Letter
DESMET, PIERRE JEAN, S.J. - PRINTED LETTER RE- KUTENAI INDIANS (1872): Printed Item
KUTENAI INDIANS - PRINTED LETTER BY DESMET, P.J., S.J. (1872): Printed Item
SKALZI INDIANS - PRINTED LETTER BY DESMET, P.J., S.J. (1872): Printed Item
"CENTRAL MAGAZINE" - PRINTED LETTER BY DESMET, P.J., S.J. (1872): Printed Item
Repository Details
Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository
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