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Pierre-Jean de Smet (1801-1873). Papers, 1764-1970 (bulk 1821-1873).

 

Department Location at WSU

WSU Libraries
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Terrell Library
Pullman, WA 99164-5610
http://www.wsulibs.wsu.edu/holland/masc/masc.htm

Description

Jesuit missionary; Superior of the Oregon mission; Procurator of Missouri Province. Chiefly correspondence, in French, from Pierre Jean de Smet to his brother Francois and Jesuit superiors, describing missionary experiences and travels in the West. Other correspondence between De Smet and his relatives and relates to De Smet's welfare, finances, and contemporary events. Includes graphic art by Father Nicolas Point, who accompanied De Smet on one of his many journeys from St. Louis to the Northwest. Also includes legal documents of the De Smet's in Belgium, maps drawn by De Smet, and the notes of Eugene Laveille for his book about De Smet.

Subjects or Keywords

Point, Nicolas, 1799-1868.
Smet, Pierre-Jean de, 1801-1873.
Jesuits -- Missions -- Great Plains.
Jesuits -- Missions -- Northwest, Pacific.
Jesuits -- Missions -- Rocky Mountains Regions.
Jesuits -- Missions -- West (U.S.)
Jesuits -- United States -- History -- 19th century.
Indians of North America -- Missions -- West (U.S.)
Indians of North America -- West (U.S.) -- Government relations.
Indians, Treatment of -- North America.
Potawatomi Indians -- Missions.
Salish Indians -- Missions.
Sihasapa Indians -- Missions.
Siksika Indians -- Missions.
Type of Material

Manuscript collection (personal papers)

Collection Number (when available)

Cage 537

Extent/volume (linear feet, number of items, etc.)

8 linear feet

Source or Provenance

Purchase; Paul de Smet d'Olbecke; 1967.

More Information

A detailed guide describing the contents of this collection is available online:
http://www.wsulibs.wsu.edu/Holland/masc/finders/cg537.htm
Access Use and Information

This collection is open and available to the public for research use. For information about access to collections held in MASC, please consult the MASC website at http://www.wsulibs.wsu.edu/holland/masc/masc.htm, or call 509-335-6691.
Related Collections (when available)

Also in Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections:

Adelle Baron Knox Papers, Cage 532
http://www.wsulibs.wsu.edu/Holland/MASC/finders/cg532.htm

The Griffin catalog of the WSU Libraries (http://griffin.wsu.edu/search~) includes records for many related items. Use the “Author” search for “Smet, Pierre-Jean de, 1801-1873” to find these records.

 


 

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