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Ferguson, A.T., Carlos Montezuma Correspondence, 1908

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Title Ferguson, A.T., Carlos Montezuma Correspondence, 1908

Creator Montezuma, Carlos, 1866-1923

Date 1908

Place United States

Language English

Subjects Indian activists, Indian physicians, Indians of North America, Society of American Indians, United States, United States Indian School (Carlisle, Pa.), Yavapai Indians

Description Mostly correspondence, but also writings, miscellaneous documents and memorabilia, clippings and photographs relating to Indian rights activist and physician Carlos Montezuma of Arizona and Chicago, Illinois.

User-Contributed Transcription Traverse City, Mich. Apr 16 1908Dr Carlos MontezumaChicago, Ill.Dear Sir and Brother.- We are planning for ourIndian Campmeeting at Northport, Mich to be heldAug 6th to 16th. I understand that you have beenthere once and know where it is.Would it be possible for you to come again and speak on Sunday either the 9th or the 16th of Aug. and also on Saturday or Monday?The Indians are trying to build a periannualtabernacle to hold their services in, and it looksnow as if they may succeed, ut it will be quite an effort for them and they would not feel as it theycould afford to pay mch above expenses for theirspeakers this year.If you could come we would appreciate it verymuch, though we know it is asking much of you for you must be a very busy man.An early reply will obligeYours very sincerelyA. R. FergusonP.S. Could you give me Dr. Eeasluian's? address?A.R.F.

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Archival Collection Title Carlos Montezuma papers

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Call Number Ayer Modern MS Montezuma Box 1 Folder 55

BibID 991839828805867

Projects Tag Edward E. Ayer Digital Collection

Rights Status No Copyright - United States

Contributing Institution Newberry Library

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