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Erminie Wheeler-Voegelin papers
Collection
Identifier: Ayer-Modern-MS-Wheeler-Voegelin
Abstract
Notes and draft materials for writings on Native Americans, and Indian Claims Commission case documents and research reports, created by anthropologist Erminie Wheeler-Voegelin. Also field notebooks, photographs and correspondence.
Dates:
1934-1985
George Croghan letters
Collection
Identifier: VAULT box-Ayer-MS-195
Abstract
A collection of four letters and one order primarily from Fort Pitt, Pennsylvania relating to Croghan's official duties between 1763 and 1770. In the first letter dated Mar. 1763 Croghan reports to Sir William Johnson that a draft (unidentified) was completed by his assistant Thomas Hutchins, future geographer of the U.S. In the second letter (copy) dated June 1766 to Gen. Gage, Croghan urges him to encourage the colonial governors to maintain peace with the Indians and mentions his plans...
Dates:
1763-1770
John White Papers
Collection
Identifier: Ayer-Modern-MS-White
Abstract
The John White Papers contain materials related to White's research on American Indian culture, customs, and history as well as linguistic research on native languages. The papers include correspondence, authored works, language samples/specimens, and storytelling materials. The papers primarily focus on the culture, customs, history, and languages of the Illiniwek tribes.
Dates:
1736-2000; Majority of material found within 1975 - 1997