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Title Eli Samuel Parker papers, ca. 1850-1885

Creator Parker, Ely Samuel, 1828-1895

Date Created 1850-1885

Place United States

Subjects Indians of North America, Temperance

Description formerly known as Ayer MS 675-678.

Summary Speeches, lecture notes, and correspondence, ca. 1850-1885, of Ely Samuel Parker, regarding Indian customs and traits, the Indian policies of government and religious bodies, and his own background. Includes an undated July 4th address re temperance; lecture notes (ca. 1850) on Indian dances, games, and social and domestic habits; an address (ca. 1878) containing autobiographical notes and commentary on white Indian policy from the Pilgrims to the early 19th century; and lecture notes (1885) on Indian clans. Also two letters, one, ca. 1885, addressed to his friend, the poet and writer Harriet Maxwell Converse, denouncing the civilizing efforts of organized religion and the U.S. policies of allotment and citizenship.

Biographical/Historical Note Seneca sachem, engineer, soldier, and first native American commissioner of Indian affairs, 1869-1871.

Extent 0.1 linear feet (6 folders)

Format Addresses, Correspondence, Manuscripts, American

Archival Collection Title Edward E. Ayer Collection

Rights Status No Copyright - United States

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Contributing Institution Newberry Library

Link to Catalog View record

BibID 145207

IIIF Resource Type Manifest

IIIF Resource ID https://collections.newberry.org/IIIF3/Presentation/Manifest/2KXJ8ZSQXUHZ8

Filename 991452078805867_Ayer_MS_674_fol_001

Unique identifier NL11IGXQ

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