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1	Author:	Heckewelder, John Gottlieb Ernestus, 1743-1823	Add
	Title:	Notes, amendments, and additions to his account of the Indians, 1820
	Dates:	1820
	Abstract:	This small document contains annotations, changes, and amendments that John Heckewelder hoped would be made to his "Account of the history, manners, and customs of the Indian nations, who once inhabited Pennsylvania and the neighboring states." The changes include additions to sections on religion, belief, and cultural practices. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.970.1.H35n
	Extent:	1 volume(s)
	Topics:	Native America \| Pennsylvania History
	Genre:	Manuscript Essays \| Native American Materials
	Subjects:	Algonquian Indians \| Indians of North America -- Pennsylvania -- History \| Indians of North America -- Pennsylvania -- Social life and customs

2	Author:	Anonymous	Add
	Title:	The Natchez, 1840
	Dates:	1840
	Abstract:	This fascinating account of the Natchez was written in 1840 and appears to convey oral history of the time. The author begins by stating "it was with extreme difficulty we succeeded in procuring the information." The document is approximately 135 pages long and touches on the Natchez history and their "manners, customs, [and] traditions." The focus of the document is on their history, however, and much of the content was relayed to the author orally by the Natchez. There is an extended discussion of their beliefs and practices. The document contains biographical data on prominent members of the Natchez and other native peoples, such as Pushmataha. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.970.3.N19
	Extent:	1 volume(s)
	Topics:	Native America \| Religion
	Genre:	Manuscript Essays \| Native American Materials
	Subjects:	Indians of North America \| Natchez Indians -- History

3	Author:	James, Edwin,1797-1861.	Add
	Title:	Some account of the Menomonies, with a specimen of an attempt to form a dictionary of their language, 1827
	Dates:	1827
	Abstract:	This volume appears to be a draft of a language textbook for the Menomonee and Ojibwa. It begins with an overview of the Menomonee, their culture, history, and location. The text then goes on to describe their language with examples of words and usage. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.970.1.J23
	Extent:	1 volume(s)
	Topics:	Language and Linguistics \| Native America
	Genre:	Language Material \| Manuscript Essays \| Native American Materials
	Subjects:	Indians of North America -- Languages \| Menominee language -- Dictionaries

4	Author:	Sagard, Gabriel.	Add
	Title:	Dictionnaire de la langue huronne, 1632
	Dates:	1632
	Abstract:	This slender manuscript volume contains a transcription of a dictionary of the Huron compiled by Sagard Gabriel in the early 17th century. The document was transcribed and given to Peter DuPonceau in the 19th century for his work on Native American languages. It is in French with an occasional marginalia note in English. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.497.33.Sa1
	Extent:	1 volume(s)
	Topics:	Language and Linguistics \| Native America
	Genre:	Language Material \| Manuscript Essays \| Native American Materials
	Subjects:	Indians of North America -- Languages \| Missionaries. \| Wyandot language

5	Author:	Rafinesque, C. S. (Constantine Samuel ), 1783-1840	Add
	Title:	C. S. (Constantine Samuel) Rafinesque Papers, 1808-1840
	Dates:	1808-1840
	Abstract:	The Rafinesque Collection consists of two types of documents: correspondence and copies of his writings. The correspondence is separated into three distinct parts: general correspondence, correspondence with Augustin Pyramus de Candole (a Swiss botanist), and correspondence with John Quincy Adams. The copies of his writings consist of manuscript essays, notebooks, lectures, and other materials that discuss various scientific topics, especially botany. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.B.R124
	Extent:	1.75 Linear Feet
	Topics:	International Travel \| Native America \| Natural history \| Science and technology \| Travel
	Genre:	Manuscript Essays \| Native American Materials \| Notebooks \| Political Correspondence \| Scientific Correspondence
	Subjects:	Anishinaabe \| Biology, genetics, eugenics \| Botany. \| Culture, community, organizations \| Delaware Indians \| Indians of North America -- Louisiana \| Ojibwa Indians \| Osage Indians \| Ottawa Indians \| Plains Indians \| Race, race relations, racism \| Wallam olum \| Zoology.

6	Author:	Hawkins, Benjamin, 1754-1816	Add
	Title:	Sketch of the Creek country in the years 1798 and 1799, [n.d.]
	Dates:	n.d.
	Abstract:	This document is a copy of Benjamin Hawkins report on the Creeks. In the essay, Hawkins tries to give a nearly complete picture of the Creek confederacy. He details the various Creek towns and their character, describes some individuals, conveys the oral history of an elder, and provides commentary on Creek culture, government, and tactics of war. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.970.3.H31
	Extent:	1 volume(s)
	Topics:	Native America
	Genre:	Manuscript Essays \| Native American Materials \| Official Government Documents and Records \| Oral History
	Subjects:	Creek Indians -- Government relations \| Indians of North America -- Government relations

7	Author:	Parker, Ely Samuel, 1828-1895	Add
	Title:	Ely Samuel Parker Papers
	Dates:	1794-1946
	Abstract:	The Ely Parker Collection is a large and rich amalgamation of documents relating to the New York Seneca and to Ely Parker's own life. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.497.3.P223
	Extent:	3.5 Linear Feet
	Topics:	Education \| Government Affairs \| Language and Linguistics \| Law \| Military History \| Native America \| Religion \| Science and technology
	Genre:	General Correspondence \| Language Material \| Manuscript Essays \| Native American Materials \| Official Government Documents and Records
	Subjects:	Canals -- New York (State) \| Engineers -- New York (State) \| Freemasons -- New York (State) \| Iroquois Indians \| Ogden Land Company \| Seneca Indians -- Missions \| Seneca Indians -- New York (State) \| Seneca Indians -- Religion \| Seneca language \| Society of Friends -- Relations with Indians \| Tonawanda Indian Reservation (N.Y.)