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Frank T. Siebert Penobscot Indian Notes and Genealogy

 Collection
Identifier: SpC MS 1759-sc

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

  • Creation: Undated

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

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Conditions Governing Use

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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

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.

Title
Guide to the Frank T. Siebert Penobscot Indian Notes and Genealogy
Status
No Additional Box Or Folder List For This Small Collection
Author
Elizabeth Russell
Date
2017
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Language of description note
English.

Repository Details

Part of the Raymond H. Fogler Library Special Collections Repository

Contact:
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