Records of theProvince of St. John the Baptist Franciscans, 1868-1978 (bulk 1906-1965)

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Records of theProvince of St. John the Baptist Franciscans, 1868-1978 (bulk 1906-1965)

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The collection includes correspondence,financial records, official documents, reports, maps, articles, publications,photographs, postcards, and notes. The bulk of the collection is correspondenceand records relating to the establishment and operation of missions andschools, primarily at St. Michaels. These document activity between Franciscanfriars, the Navajo population, Catholic organizations, the U. S. Government,and the Land Commissioner of the Santa Fe Pacific Railroad Company. Includedare materials on Navajo land allotments, education, language, socialconditions, government and church relations, tourism, and origins of the NavajoTribal Council.

23 linear feet

University of Arizona Libraries, Library Special Collections

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Franciscans. Province of St. John the Baptist

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In 1887, Franciscan friars established St. Michaels Mission in Apache County, Arizona. Its purpose was to bring Catholic doctrine and education to the Navajo Reservation in Arizona and New Mexico. St. Michaels Press was established in 1909, and still produces materials on Navajo and missionary topics. From the description of Records, 1868-1976 (bulk 1906-1965). (University of Arizona). WorldCat record id: 29699447 From the guide to the Records of the Province of St. John the...