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Diocesan Heritage Centre Aboriginal texts collection

Description
Start Date: 
1850
End Date: 
1950
Date Range: 
1850-1950
Physical Description: 

.92 m of textual records

69 v.

Arrangement: 
Fonds is arranged in two series.
Scope Content: 

Collection comprises Aboriginal language religious texts gathered by the Diocese of Algoma and its clergy throughout its history as part its mission to the Aboriginal peoples in the diocese.  Includes grammars, dictionaries, hymnals, gospels, testaments and other types of religious texts in Cree and Ojibway.

Repository: 
aua
Admin
Custodial History: 

Accrual 2015-012 transferred from the vault at Bishophurst to Algoma University in November 2014.

Access Restriction: 

May be restrictions on access depending on fragility of the materials.

Repro Restriction: 

May be restrictions on use depending on fragility of the materials.

Conservation: 

Minor conservation performed on collection.

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