Genealogy, 1760 - 1880
File — Folder: 1-2
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection contains a copy of the Genealogy of the Saganing Indians of Arenac County and the Saginaw Valley in Michigan (1760-circa 1880), written by Bernard Bourase and his wife Charlotte, both Native Americans, for a settler, Harvey Chamberlin. It contains some interesting comments on the treaty of 1819, which deprived Native Americans of their land in and around the Saginaw Valley.
Included also is an index of Ojibwa words and their English translations written by the donor.
Dates
- Creation: 1760 - 1880
Creator
- From the Collection: Ennes, Calvin (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.1 Cubic Feet (, 4 folders)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the University Archives and Historical Collections Repository
Contact:
Conrad Hall
943 Conrad Road, Room 101
East Lansing MI 48824 US
517-355-2330
archives@msu.edu
Conrad Hall
943 Conrad Road, Room 101
East Lansing MI 48824 US
517-355-2330
archives@msu.edu