Catholic ladder collection [manuscript], circa 1800-1899.

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Catholic ladder collection [manuscript], circa 1800-1899.

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Collection of materials assembled by the Oregon Historical Society comprised of various Catholic ladders, ca. 1800-1899, including French and Spanish ladders and one drawn by Oregon Catholic Missionary F. N. Blanchet.

.45 cubic feet (1 oversize portfolio)

Oregon Historical Society Research Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8086837

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Blanchet, Francis Norbert, 1795-1883

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Missionary in the Pacific Northwest in the 19th century; named vicar-general of the Oregon country in 1838 and first bishop of Oregon City (later known as the Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon) when the episcopal see was created in 1846; developed the Catholic Ladder (1859) as a teaching device for the Indians to illustrate the history and beliefs of the Christian faith. From the description of Papers, 1846-1902 (bulk 1846-1882). (University of Notre Dame). WorldCat record id: 251639...