| 13 | Author: | Heckewelder, John Gottlieb Ernestus, 1743-1823 | Requires cookie* | | 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.
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| | | 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 | |
14 | Author: | Anonymous | Requires cookie* | | 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.
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| | | 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 | |
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