John Bapst, SJ, collection, 1851-1982, bulk 1851-1887.

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John Bapst, SJ, collection, 1851-1982, bulk 1851-1887.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/37830420

The collection is composed mainly of items relating to churches and Indian tribes in Maine, including a Penobscot Indian Tribal Council Record book from the early twentieth century. There are also original and copied letters from Bapst dealing with the early history of Boston College.

1 linear foot (2 boxes).

Boston College. John J. Burns Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7397150

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