Canada - transcripts., 01/01/1649-12/31/1729
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
- 01/01/1649-12/31/1729
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
Transcripts in hand of John Gilmary Shea: "R. P. Leonard de Chartzel. Custode des Missions du Canada," dated 1649, 2 pages; "Letter from a Romish Priest in Canada," dated 1729, 3 pages; and "Extrait de la lettre ecritte a M. le Marquis de Beauharmais par le R. P. Guignas, missionaire de la Compagnie de Jesus," dated 1728, 11 pages.
Subjects and Associated Physical Materials
CHARTZEL, LEONARD - MANUSCRIPT ABOUT (1648): Transcript
BEAUHARMAIS, MARQUIS DE - CORRESPONDENCE FROM GUIGNAS, P. (1728): Transcript
GUIGNAS, P. - CORRESPONDENCE TO BEAUHARMAIS, MARQUISDE (1728): Transcript
Repository Details
Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository
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