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Father Peter J. Powell papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ayer-Modern-MS-Powell

Abstract

Papers of Father Peter J. Powell, Episcopal priest in charge of St. Augustine's Indian Center in Chicago since 1961, Cheyenne scholar, and longtime Newberry Library fellow. Papers include his correspondence from the 1950s-2000s, personal correspondence, friends correspondence, Crow correspondence, and Lakota and Pawnee correspondence. Also includes files of persons related to his research and writing, Cheyenne distribution files, and files concerning his works including People of the Sacred Mountain, Sweet Medicine, and In Sun's Likeness and Power.

Dates

  • Creation: 1940s-2022

Creator

Language

Materials are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

This material is unprocessed and available by appointment only. Please contact reference@newberry.org at least 5 business days in advance to request an appointment.

Personal correspondence closed for 25 years from Oct. 30, 2008. Copying and use for research and scholarship only. Publication of excerpts over 500 words requires written permission by Father Powell’s heirs, successors, or assigns.

Extent

101.3 Linear Feet (72 record cartons, 13 boxes, 8 oversize or flat boxes, loose materials)

Location

3a 56 5-7; 3a 54 7-10

Title
Father Peter J. Powell papers, 1940s-2022
Status
Unprocessed
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the The Newberry Library - Modern Manuscripts and Archives Repository

Contact:
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Chicago Illinois 60610 United States
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