Halliday Jackson journals, 1805-1806

Mss.Film.631.631a

Date: 1805-1806 | Size: 1 microfilm_reel(s)
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Abstract

From the original manuscript held at the Friends Historical Library, Swarthmore College. Contains drafts of this Civilization of the Indian Natives (Philadelphia, 1830). Described by George S. Snyderman, "Halliday Jackson's Journal of a Visit Paid to the Indians of New York (1806)," APS Proc. 101 (1957): 565.

Background note

Halliday Jackson was a Pennsylvania Quaker missionary to the Indians.

Collection Information

Physical description

1 microfilm reel.

Provenance

Acquired, 1953.

Location of originals:

Originals in Friends Historical Library, Swarthmore College.

Early American History Note

This is a microfilm of an early American collection that may be of interest to researchers at the APS and may complement an original manuscript collection at the APS.

General note

The journals are described in George S. Snyderman, "Halliday Jackson's Journal of a Visit Paid to the Indians of New York (1806)" in American Philosophical Society Proceedings 101(1957):565-588.

Indexing Terms


Genre(s)

  • Microfilm Collection

Subject(s)

  • Indians of North America -- Missions -- New York (State)
  • Seneca Indians -- Missions
  • Society of Friends -- Missions