Frank T. Siebert Penobscot Indian Notes and Genealogy

Collection

Identifier: SpC MS 1759-sc

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Notes by Frank T. Siebert. "Grandmother's Heads of Families," a photocopy of original manuscript that describes the roles and powers of the grandmother within the tribe and family. "Penobscot Family Genealogy" is also a photocopy of original index cards and notes detailing the genealogy of several Penobscot Indian families.

Dates

Undated

Creator

Siebert, Frank T. (Frank Thomas), 1912-1998 (Author, Person)

Conditions Governing Access

No restrictions on access.

Conditions Governing Use

Information on literary rights available in repository.

Biographical Note

Frank T. Siebert was a pathologist, self-taught linguist and collector of books on North American Indians and the American frontier. He was dedicated to preserving the Penobscot language and was the compiler of a Penobscot dictionary.

Extent

1 folder

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated by Micah Pawling on April 13, 2017. Photocopies of originals that no longer exist from Pauline Mitchell.

General

No finding aid - see Special Collections librarian for assistance.

Subjects

Genealogy -- Maine Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Indians of North America -- Maine -- Genealogy Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Penobscot Indians -- History Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Photocopies Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus