An early Indian mission

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Saugatuck Douglas Historical Society

An early Indian Mission

An early Indian Mission

Name/Title

An early Indian mission

Entry/Object ID

2019.35.185

Description

The book is a long letter written in 1862 by Father Louis Baroux to his Superior. It describes his work at Silver Creek mission with the Potawatomi Indians of Southwestern Michigan and from it emerges the early history of Sacred Heart of Mary Catholic Church of Silver Creek near Dowagiac MI and a chronicle of the Pokagon band of Potawatomi. The author is a “firm defender and understanding confident of a wronged misunderstood people”. This account of Father Baroux’s Indian ministry was first published in France, but did not appear in English until long after his death. Today original copies are difficult to obtain but this Hardscrabble reprint in a numbered limited edition is a faithful reproduction. This edition is copy number 176 of only 392 copies.

Cataloged By

Slusar, Linda

Acquisition

Accession

2019.35

Book Details

Author

Baroux, Father Louis

Place Published

Location

Berrien Springs, Michigan

Binding

Binding Type

Hardcover or Case Bound

Publication Language

English

Publication Subjects

Catholic Church -- Missions -- Michigan. Baroux, Louis, -- 1817-1897. Denève, Jean, -- -1898? Catholic Church. Potawatomi Indians -- Missions -- Michigan. Missions. Potawatomi Indians -- Missions. Michigan.

Call No.

970.00498 BAR

ISSN

0915056046

Notes

Translation of Lettre de M. l'abbé Baroux, missionnaire apostolique du Michigan, à M.J. Denève. Half-title: An early Indian mission. Added title: History of the Pottawatomies. Photoreprint ed. of the 1913 ed. published by E.D. Kelly, Ann Arbor, Mich.

Location

Shelf

Library

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Create Date

October 13, 2021

Update Date

November 2, 2021